tvc.dsj.org | April 24, 2018
YOUTH
Here’s What’s Happening with Youth & Young Adults in DSJ
Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR)
Theme: “Stand by Me” | Keynote: Amanda Vernon
Where: Zephyr Point Conference & Retreat Center, South Lake Tahoe
When: Monday, June 11, to Friday, June 15 | Price: $490 per registrant.
Who: Graduating 8 th Grade Students to Graduating High School Students of the
2017-2018 Academic School Year
Registration Link: http://bit.ly/dyr2018reg | Registration Closes: Friday, May 4
Questions or com ments? Contact Row David ([email protected])
Scholarship Inquiry? Contact Robbie Ocampo ([email protected])
DYR Theme Abstract: The DYR theme, “Stand by Me,” will allow the youth to
reflect on what it means to have Christ by our side. Christ is not walking in front
of us nor behind us…Christ is walking right beside us. Through Christ’s example,
we are called to walk beside our brothers and sisters in Christ and stand by them
in solidarity, regardless of who they are.
What is the Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR)?
The Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) is an annual summer retreat hosted by the
Diocese of San Jose’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. For five days,
teen participants experience and encounter the love of God by means of Catholic
catechesis, social justice awareness, prayer experiences and significant opportunities
to fellowship and create lasting friendships. The goal of the DYR is to gather and
empower teen participants to live fully the gospel of Jesus Christ, develop their
Catholic identity and instill a zeal for the New Evangelization. DYR also celebrates
their call to greatness as teens are exhorted to use their God given gifts to spread
the life and light of Christ to all they encounter.
Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR)
Theme: “Venture” | Keynote: Joe Melendrez
Where: Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds, Occidental, CA
When: Monday, August 6, to Wednesday, August 8 | Price: $290 per registrant
Who: Outgoing 5 th Grade Students to Outgoing 7 th Grade Students of the 2017-2018
Academic School Year
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2EAHtCE | Registration Closes: Friday, June 22
Questions or comments? Contact Kevin Bernaga ([email protected])
Scholarship inquiry? Contact Robbie Ocampo ([email protected])
MSDYR Theme: The theme for the Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR)
is “Venture,” which means a risky or daring journey. The theme will be exploring
the wilderness of faith and traversing the path of Christ’s love; particularly, his
powerful, courageous, and infinite love. To walk by faith is never an easy task, but
to walk it together makes it a lighter load. We will encourage the middle school
youth to turn their obstacles into opportunities and explore the beauty in the
midst of chaos.
What is the Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR)?
As you know, our highly popular Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) has been established
for over 20 years serving a wide array of high school teens from across our diocese.
After much discernment and discussion, it was clear that our parishes were seeking
a similar encounter dedicated solely for the middle school community! We believe
that this retreat will serve as a wonderful experience of evangelization through the
means of faith, fun, and fellowship! We hope that their experience with the Middle
School Diocesan Youth Retreat will serve as a transitionary bridge to the Diocesan
Youth Retreat as they move into their high school careers!
& YOUNG ADULTS
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