Catholic Teens - March 15, 2005

On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:59:58 -0600, pwxsevere wrote
> Hey All,
>
> I'm guessing most of you have had less then happy experiences with
> retreats. That's a shame, because they can be such incredible
> experiences. The retreats I had as a young person weren't real good
> either--but that's changing. :-) This past weekend, I helped lead
> a retreat for college students from around the state. We had 36
> young people attend the retreat in Rosholt voluntarily(no Mom or Dad
> or other person forcing them to go-- seriously!). And you know
> what? They had an awesome time--that was relaxing, fun, peaceful,
> they learned things, and met some really awesome people. Plus they
> all got a little closer to God in the process. Thanks to those of
> you who prayed for them--it was certainly a great experience! And
> this will be offered to you as you get older.
>
> In the meantime, keep praying and learning! :-)
> > >
> > > ******************************************************************
> > > ****
> > Question o' The Week!
> > > Why do Catholics not eat meat on Fridays?
> ------Because the Pope likes fish. :-) (I'm kidding) Recall that Friday
> was the day that Jesus died(Good Friday). So it's always been a
> Christian tradition to do something extra special on Fridays as a
> sacrifice to help us remember Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. Giving up
> meat on Fridays became a popular way of offering a specific
> sacrifice that everyone could do. And is it really that difficult
> when we compare it to the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus did for us?
>
> It also helps us to grow spiritually as well. The Bible is full of
> examples of people fasting and making sacrifices for God.
>
> > >
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> > 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/Y
> > > outh%
> > > 20Ministry/Main/Events.asp
> > >
> > > Guest Speaker: Matt Smith - a devout Catholic who shared his Faith
> > > on MTV’s Real World (New Orleans) and the Real World/Road Rules
> > > Challenge
> > >
> > > Sunday, April 10 Aquinas High School La Crosse
> > >
> > > Doors Open at 1pm for food and fellowship with Matt and other
> > > teens.
> > >
> > > 1:30: P&W 2:00 Matt 3:00 Sunday Mass with Fr. Joe Hirsch
> > >
> > > - Print out some flyers (downloadable from the website) - get them
> > > in the hands of your teens - and encourage them to be "evangelists"
> > > by inviting their friends!
> > >
> > >
> > > 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
> > >
> > >
> > > ******************************************************************
> > > ***
>
> God bless you!
> Phil Lawson
>
> "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