The Diocese of Western Louisiana offers weekend and spiritual development opportunities for the youth of the Diocese. These programs are geared toward specific age groups from middle school to college.
The Diocesan Youth Commission oversees the development and presentation of these programs.
J.E.Y.L November
16-18, 2012
Hardtner Camp and Conference Center .
J.E.Y.L is a middle school retreat for grades 6th – 8th
J.E.Y.L.'s theme is: Being Super Heroes: Follow Christ's example of Love
Let’s face it, middle school
is tough. Lots of changes, demanding academic and athletic commitments,
all while trying to figure out how you
fit with your other teen and pre-teen friends. It can be exhausting. Sometimes,
you just need a break; a time where you can just hang out with friends, play
games, maybe ask one of those questions about God, that has been rattling
around in your head, and start to grow in your relationship with Christ.
We have all been there. It is for this very reason we have
the J.E.Y.L. weekend; to have a chance to take a break at the most wonderful
place
in the world,
Camp Hardtner, and enjoy a weekend away from all those middle school demands.
JEYL
is a retreat for middle school youth. It is staffed by adults, college students,
and
high school youth.
Registration/drop
off begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16
Pickup is at 1:00
p.m. on Sunday, November 18
Staff stays later to meet and clean up.
Participation
Applications due on November 12, 2012.
Youth
chair: Brooks Boylan, 908 Rutherford St.,
Shreveport 71104
Email: brooks@stmarkscathedral.net,
Telephone: (205) 470-3460,
Fax: (318) 424-8427
THE
BISHOP'S BALL #9,
January 12, 2013
St.
Timothy's, Alexandria
Youth
chair: Brooks Boylan, 908 Rutherford St., Shreveport 71104
Email: brooks@stmarkscathedral.net, Telephone: (205) 470-3460,
Fax: (318) 424-8427
2013 Bishop's Ball Consent Form
C.L.E.Y. February
15-17, 2013
Hardtner Camp and Conference Center
C.L.E.Y. is a High School Retreat (Grades 9th-12th)
This year's theme: C.L.E.Y.: A Lenten Adventure.
So
those in the KNOW, know that Hardtner is the best. They have all had great
memories and formed even
greater friendships. The times shared at camp
and at retreats become some of those invaluable treasures that we hold on
to, so dearly, for the rest of our lives. We want you to add to those memories
with the C.L.E.Y. retreat.
This high school retreat is a great way to “have
a little camp” during the year. It is a time to reunite with camp friends,
to introduce other friends to Hardtner, to just get away from the stress
and
hustle of
high school.
C.L.E.Y.
is a retreat for high school youth, which is staffed by adult and college
leaders.
This
year we are diving into Lent and what Lent means to our high school youth with
a reflective
experience
at Hardtner. We will look at how we worship,
what “refills our spiritual tanks”, how to push back when our
everyday lives push into our spiritual discipline, and how to prepare for
Easter with prayer, mediation, and focus.
Registration/drop
off begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15
Pick up is at 1:00
p.m. on Sunday, February 17.
Staff stays later
to meet and clean up
Participant Applications due on December 1, 2012.
Youth chair:
Brooks Boylan, 908 Rutherford St., Shreveport 71104
Email: brooks@stmarkscathedral.net, Telephone: (205) 470-3460,
Fax: (318) 424-8427
Happening
#51 March
1-3, 2013
Hardtner Camp and Conference Center
Happening is a High School Retreat (Grades 9th-12th)
WHAT HAS CHRISTIANITY GOT TO DO WITH A TEENAGER’S WORLD TODAY? HOW CAN THE CHURCH SPEAK TO TODAY’S YOUTH? HAPPENING POINTS TO AN ANSWER…
HAPPENING is one of those things that must be experienced to be fully understood.
During the three-day weekend, the participants spend time seriously considering
the person and teaching of Jesus Christ in a relaxed, fun, informal and loving
atmosphere. They are provided with opportunities to share, discuss, learn
and live with fellow Christians in an environment of acceptance and understanding.
HAPPENING is not a new form of spirituality, nor is it just another weekend
retreat. It is a personal encounter with the living Christ as expressed in
the traditions of the Episcopal Church. Hopefully, those who attend a Happening
will join those who have gone before them in their desire to serve the Church,
to continue in their commitment to Christ and to look for further opportunities
to share with others what they have lived and learned.
Any
high school student in the 9th through 12th grade may attend Happening. A small
number of adults
are also allowed to attend as participants in the
weekend. Adults who attend must be at least 21.
Happening is not limited to Episcopalians, but the number of non-Episcopalians
is restricted.
The
staff of a Happening is made up primarily of teenagers who lead the weekend and
take care of the Happeners. The adults are logistical support;
acting as cooks and chaperones, or they may be attending as Happeners themselves.
Priests are present on the weekend as Spiritual Directors, giving some of
the addresses and serving as chaplains.
Happening staffers training
dates:
Day
Meeting – January 12, 2013
Over Night – February
1 and 2, 2013
Participant Applications due on December 1, 2012.
Youth chair:
Brooks Boylan, 908 Rutherford St., Shreveport 71104
Email: brooks@stmarkscathedral.net, Telephone: (205) 470-3460,
Fax: (318) 424-8427
Forms and Applications:
Participant
Information
Sheet
Application
Staff
Information
Sheet
Application
All staff applications are due immediately.
