Youth and Young Adult Ministry Newsletter - January 22nd, 2017
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February 6, 2017
STAY Youth Ministry and Confirmation 2016-2017 Year View this email in your browser 
January 21, 2017 WELCOME TO 2017!
Brand New EDGE and LIFE TEEN Calendars are now up!
Dear STAY Families,
We hope that you have all had a GREAT start to the new year! Though the weather has been wet and rainy all month (praise God!), we have a lot to look forward to as we look into the next half of the semester! There are LOTS of events happening over the next few months, including an overnight middle school retreat, Confirmation weekend Retreat, offsite fun and multiple Summer Camp Experiences!
In this newsletter you'll find the EDGE and Life Teen Calendars through June 2017, as well as information for upcoming events. In a future newsletter, expect to see Sign-up links for volunteer opportunities, registration for the Confirmation Retreat and Confirmation Conference, and registration for our summer trips (Limited spots for our summer events! Talk to Chris to inquire or reserve now).
Get. Excited.
The EDGE resumes NEXT WEEKEND at a special time, OFFSITE!
Due to bad weather forecasted for this afternoon Edge will resume with Ice Skating on January 29th from 3pm-5pm. Meet us at The Winterlodge, located across from the Pastoral Center Office at 3009 Middlefield Road. Download Permission Slip Here and bring $16 for Admission and Skate Rentals. See you then!
High Schoolers will meet at Dermody Center tonight for Life Teen:
We are still in need of dinner this evening, please let me know if you are interested. Thank you!
In Christ,
Chris Mardesich
Youth MinisterCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION, EDGE AND LIFE TEEN FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR BRAND NEW WINTER/SPRING CALENDARS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:EDGE, Confirmation, & Life Teen Calendars
BRAND NEW WINTER/SPRING CALENDARS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Are you in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and want to experience a super fun retreat? Multiple parishes have put their resources together to bring you a first-ever middle school overnight Retreat! The dates are 9am January 28th through noon on January 29th at Cityteam Camp Maymac in Felton. The weather is forecasted to be clear and sunny, a beautiful time to go on retreat. Details and parent information can be downloaded here. Let Chris know if you have any questions! ANNUAL REVS v. SEMS GAME
MORE CALENDAR EVENTS:
SAVE THE DATE(S)!WALK FOR LIFE
San Francisco
Saturday, January 21
An opportunity to raise awareness of our Catholic faith and of the sacredness of human life. All families are invited to join in for the day. CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Santa Cruz Mountain
March 3-5, 2017
A weekend away in the mountains as our Confirmation Candidates of 2017 take time to bond together and explore a deeper relationship with Christ. LIFE TEEN SUMMER CAMP
Big Bear, CA
June 26-July 1, 2017
Transformation happens here. Powerful Catholic sessions and prayer experiences, combined with ropes courses, kayaking, and nighttime activities will leave you with a Christ-filled experience that you will never forget. BIBLES AND BURRITOS
Select Wednesdays, 4-5pm dates TBD pending interest.
STAY Dermody
Do you own a Bible that's collecting dust because you aren't sure how to use it? Join us after school and we'll show you how to listen to God speaking to you through Scripture! Yes, the Bible is more than just "relevant," it's the Living Word. EDGE OVERNIGHT LOCK-IN
St. Thomas Aquinas
Date TBD, 7pm-9am
Lock-ins are fun, messy, and a great way to invite your friends to church! Bring your sleeping bags, pillows, and get your game on for games that will last through the night. JOY CON CONFERENCE
Location TBD
March 18, 2017
An exciting new tradition in our Diocese: The JOY Con is an all-day conference for nearly 1,000 youth preparing for Confirmation. Includes an inspiring keynote, a worship band, and a variety of breakout sessions that will help youth learn more about their faith. OFFSITE DAYS AWAY
Various Locations
Check the semester calendar (soon to be uploaded on our website) for offsite social events that happen periodically throughout the year. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Throughout the year
Check future newsletters for opportunities and sign-ups for youth to give back to our communities! REVS VS SEMS GAME
SCU
7pm, February 3, 2017
Come cheer on our local priests and seminarians as they battle for bragging rights in the most entertaining basketball game you'll ever see. Your whole family can join in, too! DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT
Zephyr, Lake Tahoe
June 11-16, 2017
In the beautiful setting of South Lake Tahoe, these five days away will leave you with faith-filled talks, activities, and no doubt that God is at work in your life. DYR is one of the largest collaborative events put together for the teens of our Diocese. STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE
Fremont, CA
July 28-30
Have you ever felt the energy of thousands of teens in the same room, on fire for their faith? Just recently, it was announced that a Steubenville Conference would be hosted in our area! Join us for a weekend trip to Fremont, where you'll hear some amazing talks, celebrate Mass, play frisbee with nuns, and grow closer to your faith. 