Behold! is an overnight retreat at the parish that will help youth in grades 6-8 dive into an experience of the highlights of the Advent and Christmas seasons.
We'll enter the mysteries of the season through testimonies, games, small groups, praise and worship, and an interactive Stations of the Infant Jesus. There will also be a chance to play the EXTREMELY popular game "Find the Light!" This is such a wonderful way for our youth to center themselves before we as a Church celebrate and remember the Incarnation - God humbling Himself and sending His Son to us!
Please be aware that this is an overnight retreat but NOT a stay-up-all-night retreat. Youth will have sleeping quarters (separated by gender) and will be given ample time to rest. If you would like your child to sleep at home, it must be marked in the "additional notes" portion of the registration and approved by Bradley.
Because this is an overnight retreat, there will be an additional release form required. Youth are asked to bring their form and a snack/drink to share when they arrive.
Approximate Schedule:
4:00 pm - Check-In & Games
4:30 pm - Opening Remarks, Rules & Expectations
5:00 pm - Mass with parish
6:00 pm - Dinner
6:30 pm - Talk #1
6:45 pm - Small Group #1
7:15 pm - Game
7:30 pm - Talk #2
7:45 pm - Small Group #2
8:30 pm - Small Group Snack Break
8:45 pm - Prayer/Praise & Worship in Church
9:00 pm - Stations of the Infant Jesus
9:45 pm - Find the Light
10:30 pm - Break
10:45 pm - Talk in Church
11:15 pm - Ready Sleeping Areas
Separate Boys/Girls, Adults sleep in hallways
11:30 pm - Night Prayer & Possible Movie
12:15 pm - Dismiss to Sleeping Areas
12:30 pm - Lights Out
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8:00 am - Wake Up
8:30 am - Morning Prayer Service
9:00 am - Breakfast Treats and Small Group Time
9:30 am - Music & Final Talk
9:45 - 10:00 am - Dismissal