Gilmary Retreat Feedback

            "I said it before, and it still holds true, my first retreat was overall the most memorable, meaningful experience in my life. Never before had I stopped to think on such things, like who I am, and putting all of my troubles at Christ's feet. My only regret was that it took me this long to find the courage to go. It was definitely just what I needed, a weekend from my life to learn how to live not by myself, but with Christ. An outstanding experience, I can't say enough."  ~Mike (senior)

      "I really and truly had an awesome weekend and though I didn't WANT to go home I left feeling well equipped to face the world and it's challenges! I am still feeling spiritually refreshed and even having to face Monday hasn't dampened my spirits! ;) Praise God!  I think it was wonderful that so many of us were moved to finally make a good confession... what a blessing!   ~Raeanne (senior)

      "I had an AMAZING time this weekend!!! It definitely changed my life for the better… I would recommend everyone to go to any future retreats or getaways for the youth group. The SENT Team really helped out with everything, and couldn’t have done a better job. I’m really glad I was able to participate in this wonderful experience, and I hope to do so again in the future!!!"  ~Nick (sophomore)

Our purpose for living is to come to better "know, love, and serve" the Lord in this life so we can be with Him in Heaven one day.  The Greater Norwin Area Catholic (GNAC) Senior Youth Ministry helps high school students do this through service projects, fellowship in Christ, and faith-filled experiences.

 Service Projects:

1. Westmoreland Food Bank distribution

2. Rendu (working with the Daughters of Charity in Fayette County)

3. Hunger Garden (helping cultivate, plant, and harvest crops that are donated to the local Food Bank)

4. Work-A-Day experiences (working with the St. Vincent DePaul Society)

5. Sonshine Kitchen

6. Christmas Giving Tree distribution

7. Catholic Heartwork Camp (CHWC)

 Fellowship in Christ:

1. Ice breakers

2. Ice skating @ the PPG Ice Rink

3. Snow tubing @ Seven Springs

4. Cosmic bowling

5. Horseback riding

6. Basketball

7. Volleyball

8. Dodge Ball

9. Flag Football

10. Ultimate Frisbee

11. Trip to Cedar Point

 Faith Experiences:

1. Praise and Worship Adoration

2. Teen Hope Mass

3. Faith discussions

4. Scripture Study

5. Catechesis

6. Field Trip to St. Anthony's Reliquary

7. Retreats

   • Faith Ranch

   • NET Ministries

8. Conferences

   • Franciscan University High School Youth Conference

   • National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)

9. Ultimate4JC Fest

10. Skits

11. Question and Answer opportunities

To contact us please email Kirsten Lieberum @ klieberum@dioceseofgreensburg.org .

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