TEENS & ADULTS: APPLY TO SERVE ON A 2024 CYM HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT TEAM!
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To emphasize our common mission, the CYM Office encourages all applicants to consider experiencing all of our retreats at some time during high school, whether as a retreatant or team member. This will enable you to witness all the rich components of our retreat program. Each of our retreats are designed to prepare you for Confirmation or live out your life as disciples post-Confirmation.
All teens and adults (returning & new) interested in being a retreat team member should apply to the Retreat Ministry Program by completing the information below. Mark which retreats for which you are available. PLEASE BE OPEN TO WHICHEVER RETREAT YOU ARE PLACED ON. WE ALWAYS PRAY FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT'S GUIDANCE IN TEAM SELECTION.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY DEC. 1.
RETREAT DESCRIPTIONS
The Summit
March 22-24, 2024 (Friday-Sunday)
[Formerly called Summit Lake] An outdoor-oriented retreat held at O'Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks, MD. This retreat is open to all high-schoolers, including Confirmation students and is a deeper look at one's relationship with God, self and others and our response to that relationship. If you like the outdoors and Olympic-style games, consider this retreat!
Preparation consists of 5-7 Tuesday night meetings in January through March. (Dates tbd)
No prior retreat experience necessary to apply. Teen team fee $180. Scholarships available. Cost should not deter you from applying.
Teen ACTS
July 18-21, 2024 (Thursday-Sunday)
A 3-day/3-night immersive retreat experience (normally held) at Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks, MD. This retreat is open to all high-schoolers, including Confirmation students and is a personal encounter with Christ through the themes of Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. If you like to throw surprise parties, consider this retreat!
Preparation consists of approx.12 weekly meetings on Tuesday nights from late April to July. (College team members are exempt during the school year.)
Should have previously attended an Adult or Teen ACTS retreat to apply. Team fee $180. Scholarships available. Cost should not deter you from applying.