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A Look Ahead: Youth Evangelization Strategy
Parents, teachers, youth leaders and community leaders are invited to an information session about the Youth Evangelization Strategy for the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton on Saturday, July 7, 2012. The session will from from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pastoral and Administration Offices (8421-101 Avenue NW), followed by Mass in the chapel with Archbishop Smith. This is a follow-up meeting to the 2011 Youth Evangelization Summit. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Please RSVP by June 29 to Danielle Robanske at 780-469-1010 ext. 2286 or drobanske@caedm.ca.
World Youth Day 2013
Preparation and Information Package Now Available!
The Office of Youth Evangelization is pleased to release the first edition of the WYD 2013 preparation and information handbook for leaders and pilgrims. Please note that information is still to be released, so check back often! For more information on WYD 2013, visit our World Youth Day page.
Click HERE to dowload the booklet. Last updated: May 3, 2012.
Events for Youth and Young Adults
The Point
Trees: Finding Purpose Living Between the Trees
Do you find yourself waiting? Waiting to get out of school or off work? Waiting for your lunch break? Waiting for the weekend? It seems like it's really easy to perpetually project our good hopes into the future. Or worse, we spend time regretting the past. What about right now? What do the claims of Christianity have to say about what you and I should be doing with the time that is right in front of us RIGHT NOW? Join us for our last session of the season as we consider questions regarding purpose and meaning in life and how God's blueprint for our lives factors in. Come early for for a coffee and a chance to meet someone new.
Topic: Trees
Speaker: Brian Holdsworth
Who: Young Adults (18-35)
When: Friday, May 11th, 7:30 pm
Where: St. Joseph's Basilica, O'Leary Hall (entrance to the left of the stairs at the front, 10044 113 st.)
What: Music, Reflection, Community
Christian Music Concert!
Joe Zambon Summer Tour, performing his new album ``Sleeper, Riser``, featuring opening act Emma Fradd!
- When: Tuesday, May 15 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
- Where: St. Theresa`s Catholic Church, Edmonton (7508-29 Avenue)in the MacNeil Hall (church basement)
- Cost: By donation.
- All ages are welcome!
Youth Day at Lac St. Anne Pilgrimage 2012
This is a great opportunity for youth groups to come together one-year prior to World Youth Day. Let us know if your group is interested in attending so that we can coordinate a small WYD gathering, including lunch. The Youth Day is planned for July 25, 2012.
If you have never experienced a pilgrimage, it is an event not to be missed! This year, there will be a focus on the Feast of Ste. Anne and on Blessed Kateri Tekawitha, the first North American Native to be declared a Saint! The date of the entire pilgrimage is July 23-26, 2012.
For more information, click on the above picture, or visit www.lsap.ca.
One Rock Youth Festival 2012
The One Rock Youth Festival is an annual faith-filled Christian music festival event for young adults and their families. The event gathers various speakers and musical artists for a day of music, praise, workship and inspirational talks.
- When: August 17-18, 2012
- Where: Rockyford, AB
- Keynote Speaker: Fr. Joe Rodrigues
- Musical Guests: Unhindered and Anthem Lights
- Cost: $10-$25 depending on your package + camping fees.
For more information, click on the picture above or visit www.onerock.ca!
Volunteer Opportunites
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is in need of voluteers in a variety of areas. This is a great opportunity for youth and young adults (individuals or groups) to share their time and talents to assist those in need. We strongly recommend pilgrims who are going to WYD 2013 to volunteer with The Society of St. Vincent de Paul as part of their spiritual preparation. For more information on how to volunteer, contact your parish SVPP rep (if available) or visit their website by clicking on the picture of their loge (above).
Habitat for Humanity is another great organization that youth and young adult groups could participate in, particularly those preparing for their pilgrimage to World Youth Day. Not only are you serving those less fortunate in your community, but it is also a great team-builder project! Click on the logo above to find out more information about Habitat for Humanity.
Summer Camps!
Our Lady of Victory Camp and Camp Encounter are both accepting registrations for summer camp! Don't miss out on the opportunity to share faith, have fun and build memories! Select the hyperlinks for more information on how to register!
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