Retreat Opportunities

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

September 14-16, 2019 at St. James, Kearney
January 18-20, 2020 at Christ the King, Gering
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a weekend experience designed especially for young people from Spring Semester Sophomores to seniors in High School and sponsored by the Diocese of Grand Island Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. The activities at TEC provide an enjoyable opportunity for young people to develop a better sense of self, to build positive relationships with others, and to grow closer to God. The weekend is based on solid, up-to-date theological and psychological principles. The testimony of thousands of young people who have participated in the program gives convincing evidence that TEC touches the participants deeply and has a positive influence on their value system. The registration fee is $85. I am hoping that we will be able to take a large group from St. James. We will keep you posted on transportation and scholarship opportunities. More details can also be accessed at www.gidiocese.org/yya. Registration is available on line or in a printed format.

Higher Ground Retreats for HS & MS

Dates for Summer 2020 TBD

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Higher Ground High School retreats are five-day Catholic youth programs for those who will be juniors or seniors in high school. Each week provides 20 – 40 Grand Island Diocese student participants and 10 adult staff who engage in activities that include playing, praying and working together as a community of faith. The week begins at 7:00PM MDT on Sunday and ends at 10:00AM MDT the following Friday. The cost is $150, and a round-trip bus fare will be available at an additional $80.

At Higher Ground Middle School Retreat, approximately 25 student participants who have completed 6th or 7th grade and 10 adult staff gather in an informal atmosphere to have a lot of fun and build relationships of trust. The group is encouraged to experience the joy of playing, praying and working together as a community of faith. The retreat begins at 6:00PM MDT, Sunday, and ends at 1:00PM the following Thursday. We will keep you posted on transportation and scholarship opportunities.

More details for all HG retreats can also be accessed in the spring semester at www.gidiocese.org/yya