Youth News
Updated: February 21st, 2010
For more info about events listed here, and to find out how to get involved, please contact: Eileen Klapprodt at eklapprodt@hotmail.com or 978-500-1282
Teen Thursdays – Calling all high schoolers! Come join us for pizza, games, discussion as we explore and reflect on our faith.
7:00pm – 7:45 – Pizza, fellowship and games
7:45pm – 9:00 – exploration and discussion of the particular theme of the night
Drop- ins are welcomed and please, bring a friend!
Special monthly programs -
EXTREME NORTH – January 16, February 13, March 13, and April 10
Catholic celebrities and speakers — such as Chris Horn-NFL Player, Leah Darrow-America’s Next Top Model contestant, Matt Smith-from MTV’s The Real World and others — will give their witnesses and presentations monthly at Extreme NORTH. One Saturday per month from 6:45pm – 9:00pm, this New England-wide event created with youth in mind, but open to all ages is presented at St. Adelaide Parish, 708 Lowell Street, Peabody. All are welcome!
Tickets are only $20 per family (2 adults and all children) and $10 per individual. Discounted tickets are available.
For a complete line-up of speakers and event schedules or to order tickets, please go to www.ExtremeNORTH.org.
LIFT – January 19, February 16 and March 16
LIFT is a monthly worship gathering on a Tuesday night (7:00pm – 9:00pm) at Fontbonne Academy in Milton, Ma. LIFT uses modern elements such as professional lighting and sound, video screens displaying worship imagery and song lyrics, creative environments and the latest in contemporary praise and worship music performed by a live band to enhance the worship experience. The basic format of a LIFT night starts with upbeat praise and worship music followed by an inspirational talk given by a dynamic speaker speaking on that night’s theme. The night culminates with a time of Eucharistic Adoration enhanced by more praise and worship music. For more info, please visit www.liftedhigher.com
Retreat Opportunities -
Middle School (7th and 8th grade)
SNOWCAMPS – February 26-28 and March 5-7, 2010
This high-energy, fun-filled spiritual growth experience for the middle schooler is held at CAMPS Brookwood in Alton, NH. Teens from throughout the diocese will be participating in what could very well be the best weekend of their lives! Sign up now as space for SNOWCAMPS is limited and will sell out. For an application and more information, please contact Eileen Klapprodt.
High School –
Steubenville East – July 30 – August 1 2010
for more info, visit www.steubenvilleeast.org
C.A.M.P.S – August 16-21, 2010
for more info, visit www. CAMPSMinistry.com
Mission Opportunities -
Catholic Heartwork Camp in Providence Rhode Island – June 27 – July 3, 2010
Ongoing service opportunities are available (eg, nursing home, soup kitchen, Operation Sock Drop for the Long Island Homeless Shelter) Please contact Eileen Klapprodt if you would like to learn how to get involved!
Save the Date:
Soulfest – New England’s Premier Christian Music Festival – August 4-7 2010.
Please visit www.thesoulfest.com for more info. A group will be going from OLOH, so please contact Eileen Klapprodt if you are interested in joining us for this four day festival.