New Beginnings #14 

New Beginnings is a weekend retreat for youth in 6th-9th grades. It's a chance to get away from daily life and explore relationships with friends, family, God, and themselves.

• New Beginnings weekends offer an opportunity for young Christians in grades 6-9 to retreat from their hectic world to consider some of the important relationships in their lives—with parents, with siblings, with peers, and with God.
• The program begins on Friday night at 7pm and ends on Sunday afternoon at about 3pm. The New Beginnings weekend proceeds in a building-block fashion, so participants must plan to attend the entire weekend.
• A pair of youth leaders, called Shepherds, lead the weekend. These high-school-aged young people guide the journey. The youth team is assisted by adult guides, spiritual director/s (clergy), and other adult leaders.
• In addition to songs, games, and skits, youth leaders present short talks on the topics of self, friends, parents, siblings, school, God’s love, and prayer. Small groups provide the opportunity to learn and share together.