Gaudete! (6th-8th Grade Overnighter) 

This is one of two overnight retreats that we will be hosting at the parish, and it is centered around a deeper celebration of Advent and a better anticipation of Christmas. The Third Sunday of Advent (the one with the pink candle) is called Gaudete (Joy) Sunday. Join us as we joyfully celebrate and anticipate Christ's coming to the Earth!

This retreat will have awesome talks, time for small groups, games, food, music and all kinds of other opportunities. DO NOT MISS OUT!

Recognizing that not all youth are able to attend for the entire event, please note if your child will be attending the following times (or any combination):

• Friday evening session (7:30pm - 10:30pm)
• Overnight (Friday 10:30pm - Saturday 9:30am)
• Saturday morning session (9:30am - 12:30pm)
• Saturday closing session (12:30pm - 6:00pm)

Please be aware that this is an overnight retreat but NOT a stay-up-all-night retreat. Youth will have sleeping quarters (separated by gender) and will be given ample time to rest.

There will be an additional release for this retreat, so your child will need to have turned in a RETREAT RELEASE (available on the parish youth website).