It has been wonderful to see more young people of OLOR take active roles in Worship. We welcome you and appreciate your participation! YOU are the future of our Church.

We encourage you to remain involved in our parish's youth ministry events throughout high school. If you have any questions about how you can become involved in youth ministry events, please call Jennifer Hildebrand. We would love to have you join us!

Quest Retreat: QUEST is an overnight retreat for freshman & sophomores that helps you to focus on loving yourself, loving others and loving God. It's a chance to get away from your regular routine, meet new people, talk about important issues, and have fun!

COR (Christ in Others): Christ in Others Retreats are for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. COR is a weekend full of personal reflection about family and relationships with other people in our lives. A faith-filled experience of fun and friendship.

TEC (Teens Encounter Christ): TEC is a weekend experience in Christian living, which takes a Catholic perspective on the journey of faith, with an emphasis on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus in our lives. TEC is open to mature high school juniors, seniors and young adults who are confirmed. This is an important retreat for those leaving high school and heading off to college or anticipating some other major change in their life.

COR (for sophomores, juniors and seniors) retreats will be held in three locations and
QUEST (for freshman and sophomores) retreats will be held in two locations – see Youth Ministry dates below.

COR and Quest applications will be posted online soon at:

www.davenportdiocese.org/faithform/ffyouthministrypg1.htm &
www.davenportyouth.org/davenportdymc/id28.html

The Christian Leadership Institute of CLI is a week-long training event designed to teach young people the skills necessary for effective leadership with other youth and adults in a parish or school youth ministry setting. CLI offers an opportunity for leadership development through the intense period of learning and community living. The program is an in-depth experience of skills development in the areas of organization, communication, and motivation, as well as personal growth which enables a young person to discover his or her own leadership style.

Who should attend? Young people age 15-18, who are preparing to enter at least their sophomore year of high school. Each candidate should be either currently involved with or beginning a leadership role in a parish, school, or diocese.

What else should I know?
There are 72 participants per session
Registration is a first come, first-served basis
Registration will NOT be taken over the phone

What are the components of CLI?
Skill Workshops:
Each day includes a large group workshop on one of these leadership skills:
   Leadership Styles
   Communication
   Planning
   Group Dynamics
   Consensus Seeking

Support Groups:
Throughout the week, CLI provides an opportunity for participants to practice these new skills working in small groups. The small group is also a place to share insights on special topics such as:
   Prayer
   Decision Making
   Call to Ministry
   Youth Ministry
   Affirmation

Prayer, Workshop and Social Time: Each day there is time for recreation and relaxation, prayer and the Eucharist, and getting to know other youth throughout the state of Iowa.

Contact Jennifer Hildebrand if interested
in attending, 289-4904

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