The Youth at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church have always been actively involved in service work. Over the past few years, especially over the summer months, the youth have been involved in "bigger projects". Last year, a group of existing 9th through 12th grade teens attended a week-long service camp in Tampa called Catholic HEART Workcamp (CHWC). These camps are held in over 40 cities all over the United States and in 1 international location. Their mission is to share the love of Jesus and serve the neglected, brokenhearted and marginalized in any way needed.

Last year we did yard work, home repairs, worked at a boys and girls club, sorted clothes for the poor and the homeless - did anything that needed to be done. This summer we plan to attend CHWC in Charleston, South Carolina and we plan to take twice as many teens with us this year.

The total cost is $650.00 per person. This includes bus transportation, meals, housing to and from Florida for 7+ days. We have already been fundraising to offset the cost.

Our hope is that you will consider all the teens gain from immersing themselves in an experience like this. They:

Strengthen their friendships with others; Develop healthy relationships with their peers; Develop a stronger sense of self worth; Learn more about their faith; Deepen their relationship with God.

The future is now for our youth and investing in them now, ensures we have a future.

Thank you.

Registrations for our Catholic Heartwork Camp Summer Mission Trip are now open.  This year we will be going to Charleston, S.C. from July 14 to July 21.  Camp is open to all teens who entered the 9th grade in the fall of 2011 and older.  We have reserved 21 spots at this location.  The total cost of the camp is $650.00 but we plan to continue to fundraise to offset this price.  Like last year, we hope that most will only have to pay the deposit, if they work the fundraisers.  We plan to continue to fundraise to offset this cost.  An initial non-refundable deposit of $150.00 is due by February 29.  Our first informational meeting is February 16 at 7pm in Trinity Center and is mandatory. Additional registration information is attached.

Attachments:

Announcement of Camp.pdf

[Announcement of Camp]

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Are you in the 8th through 12th grade? Then "Come Follow Me" to this year's DiocesanYouth Rally.  Never been to a Youth Rally?  Well don't miss out!  There is Mass, Music, Food, Fun and Activities.  Join teens from all over the Diocese on Saturday February 18th, 2012 at St Juliana Church.  The cost is just $35.00 per person and includes your meals for the day and a t-shirt commemorating the event.  Contact Gina-Marie in the Office of Youth Ministry to submit the attached form and sign up today!

Attachments:

DYC Follow Me There Permission Form.pdf

[DYC Rally Form 2012]

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