Foundations of Catholicism Middle School Retreat

1. Foundations of CatholicismMiddle School Retreat(entering 6th – 9th grade this Fall)June 12th at 6pm – 14th at 10:30am This retreat is designed to strengthen and build the faith foundation of the youth through talks and activities focused on understanding their Catholic faith. Topics: Bible History, the Mass, the Sacraments, the Our Father, Saints, Prayer, and Service. The cost is only $95 and limited to the first 100 to register! Contact your youth minister today to secure your spot. The retreat will be led by Kim Brown (author and speaker www.kimbrown.info) at Bonner Hall at NCTC in Gainesville, Texas. Parish Youth Minister Contact:

2. Foundations of CatholicismMiddle School RetreatJune 12th at 6pm – 14th at 10:30am This retreat is designed to strengthen and build the faith foundation of the youth through talks and activities focused on understanding their Catholic faith. Topics include: Bible History, the Mass, the Sacraments, the Our Father, Saints, Prayer, and Service. The cost is only $95 when registered by April 30thand includes: 2 nights-lodging (dormitory style room); 4 meals (Saturday breakfast – Sunday breakfast); retreat shirt; and all materials for ice-breakers and talks. If space is available after April 30, the late registration cost increases to $105. The retreat will be led by Kim Brown (author and speaker www.kimbrown.info) at Bonner Hall at North Central Texas College in Gainesville, Texas. *Space is limited to the first 100 youth and chaperones to register through your parish. Parish must submit registration and payment to secure spots. *The parish is responsible for ensuring proper number of approved KCS chaperones per youth that you are brining as well as having the proper forms for each youth attending. *The retreat is open to incoming and outgoing middle school students (entering 6th – 9th grade for the 2015-2016 school year).

3. Parish Name: _______________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ Number of Youth Attending: _______ Number of Adults Attending: ________ Total Number Attending ________ x $95 each = _________ * Make check payable to Kim Brown and mail w/ this form to 188 Pearl Valley; Kerens, Texas 75144. Shirt Size Request (1 Per Person Attending): Youth Sizes: S___ M ___ L____ XL____ Adult Sizes: S___ M___ L____ XL____ 2XL___ 3XL___ Parish Contact Name: _______________________________________________________ Phone (Office & Cell): ________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________ Adult Name & Cell responsible at retreat: ________________________________________ Name: Grade Entering/Chaperone: Male/Female: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Parish Registration for the Foundations of Catholicism Middle School RetreatJune 12th at 6pm – 14th at 10:30amat NCTC Bonner Hall: 1525 W. California St; Gainesville *Space is limited to the first 100 youth and chaperones to register through your parish. Parish must submit registration and payment to secure spots. The names of the people attending can change – please ensure an updated roster and t-shirt size is sent by May 15 to ensure we have the correct t-shirt size and room-mate match. Unless you contact Kim at trainingthefuture@yahoo.com and request specific roommates; the roommates will be assigned based on student’s grade and sex. The parish is responsible for ensuring proper number of approved KCS chaperones per youth that you are brining as well as having the proper forms for each youth attending. The responsible adult name listed on this form will be the adult responsible for making decisions in regards to medicines for your youth. The retreat is open to incoming and outgoing middle school students (entering 6th – 9th grade for the 2015-2016 school year).

4. Foundations of CatholicismMiddle School RetreatJune 12th at 6pm – 14th at 10:30am Saturday (continued): 1:15PM Activity 2PM – Our Father 3PM – Games 4:30PM – Clean-Up 5:30PM – Service 6:30PM – Dinner 7:15PM - Praise & Worship 7:30PM – Saints, Mary & Vocation 8:30PM – Game 9:15PM Activity 10PM – Game 10:30PM – Night Prayer 11:30PM – Lights Out Sunday: 6:45AM- Wake-Up 7:30AM - Breakfast 8:15AM - Praise & Worship 8:30AM Q&A 9:15AM – Center on God 10:30AM – Depart/ Parent Pick-up Friday: 6PM – Check-In 6:30PM – Open 7:15PM – God’s Love & Bible 8:15PM – Praise & Worship 8:30PM – The Mass 9:30PM – Activity 10PM - Praise & Worship 10:30PM – Night Prayer 11:30PM – Lights Out Saturday: 6:45AM- Wake-Up 7:30AM - Breakfast 8:15AM - Praise & Worship 8:30AM – The Sacraments 9:30AM – Activity 10:30AM – The Eucharist 11:15AM - Praise & Worship 11:30AM – Mass 12:15PM – Lunch 1PM – Praise & Worship

5. Foundations of CatholicismMiddle School RetreatJune 12th at 6pm – 14th at 10:30am Personal: Shower Supplies (Shampoo & Soap) Toothbrush & Toothpaste, Comb/Brush, Deodorant Medications, Medicine, and Feminine Products Alarm Clock Cell Phones, Ipods, etc – will only be allowed in the youth bedrooms To Share: Snack (prefer individually wrapped types of food and at least a 12-pack) 24 Case of Water or Soda Clothes: Comfortable Clothes for the weekend. Saturday we will attend Mass (please no short-shorts or tank tops). Bring a jacket in case it is cold in the lecture hall. Bring an outfit you are okay getting wet and dirty. Shoes that you can run in Flip-flops for taking a shower Modest pajamas – will walk in hallway to the bathroom Linens: Towel – for showering Bedding and pillow for twin bed – twin sheets of sleeping bag Greetings, I am so excited that you have made the decision to attend this retreat that is set-up to empower you to understand your faith and to be the person that God created you to be! During this retreat you will have the chance to make friends, learn your faith, and grow closer to God. To help you prepare for this retreat I am including this packing list and as you pack please remember to dress respectful of yourself and others. In addition, I invite you to read Matthew 7:24-27 and think about the foundation of your faith. Notice that the retreat starts at 6pm and attendees are expected to have already eaten dinner (there are many placed to eat in Gainesville near NCTC). On Sunday attendees are expected to depart at 10:30am, this will allow everyone to attend Sunday Mass at their parish or a nearby parish (St. Mary’s in Gainesville is at 11am). God Bless, Kim Brown