Catholic Teens - April 27, 2005

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:36:54 -0500, pwxsevere wrote
> On a dreary "spring" day like today--it seems fitting that I hear
> some really sad news. Did you know that 80% of babies diagnosed
> with down syndrome in the womb are aborted in this country? 80%!
> That means only one in five children with downs syndrome are given
> the gift of life. And have you ever met someone with downs
> syndrome? They are some of the most joyful children and young
> adults you'll ever meet. I coached special olympics adult soccer
> for a year, and many of the players had downs syndrome. I don't
> know that I've ever been around a group of people who had more fun
> doing the simplest things. I daresay, we who are born without
> disabilities could learn a lot from such people, if only society
> weren't too busy making sure they never escape the womb alive....
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Question 'o the Week!
>
> This one is from a retreat I recently lead...
> "What are some ways we can get closer to God?"
> --There are many. Think about it like this--what some ways for you
> to get closer to your friends? Well you spend time with them. Talk
> with them. Do things with them. Share stuff with them. These can
> all apply to God. We spend time with God, especially Sundays at Mass-
> --but also Mass is offered every single day and if your schedule
> allows, you may be able to go more then just on Sunday. Visit with
> Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration--there's a chapel at the Marian
> Center in Wisconsin Rapids that is always open to people who want to
> spend time with Jesus in Adoration. We talk to God in praying every
> day. Start your day with a quick prayer to God and end your day
> with prayer. Pray before meals. Receieve Jesus in the Eucharist.
> Go to Confession. It's amazing how many people have come closer to
> God after going to confession. Read the Bible, especially the
> Gospels and Acts. Join your parish youth group. Ask your priest or
> religion teacher where you can help out. All these things help you
> to grow closer to God. The big thing is just allowing some "God"
> time. If you make the time for Him, He'll draw you closer :-)
>
> > > > >
> > ********************************************************************
> > ***
> > > > > > > Below are some upcoming teen advents!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Teen Events
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > See the link below to the Office of Youth Ministry
> > > > > > > > Website
for
> > > more
> > > > > > > > details.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > http://www.dioceseoflacrosse.com/Home/Offices%20and
> > > > 20Ministries/Youth%
> > > > > > > > 20Ministry/Main/Events.asp
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Adventure Camp
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Sometimes when people think "camp" they think of little
> > > > > > > > kids, multicolored yarn, and face paint. NOT THE CASE
> > > > > > > > with
> Adventure
> > > > > > > > Camp. Last year at camp I saw 100 teens rock climbing,
> > rappelling,
> > > > > > > > swinging on high ropes 50 ft in the air, kayaking,
> > fellowshipping,
> > > > > > > > praying…and, without a doubt, having the best week of
> > > > > > > > their
> > > summer.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Most importantly - they had a deep experience of living
> > > > > > > > a
life
> > of
> > > > > > > > Christian prayer and fellowship. I saw some amazing and
> lasting
> > > > > > > > changes occur in the hearts of teens that week. I can’t
wait
> > > until
> > > > > > > > my own kids are old enough to send them!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Camp Week 1 is almost full and Week 2 is filling up.
> > > > > > > > Check
> out
> > > the
> > > > > > > > website for more details on how to register.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > NCYC
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Every other year approx. 25,000 Catholic Teens gather
> > > > > > > > for
our
> > > > > > > > nations largest youth rally - NCYC (National Catholic
> > > > > > > > Youth
> > > > > > > > Convention).
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > The upcoming NCYC is in Atlanta, GA, Oct. 26-31.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Plans are still being hammered out for a Diocesan trip,
> > > > > > > > in
the
> > > > > > > > meantime - make sure to put it on your calendar!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > See link to NCYC below:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > http://www.frontpageaccess.com/youthmin/ncyc_2005.htm
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
>
> Take care and God bless!
> Phil
>
> "It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may
> live as you wish." --Mother Teresa

"It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you
wish." --Mother Teresa