DIOCESE OF AMARILLOYouth Office 1-806-383-2243 ext. 118

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YOUTH ACTIVITIESThematic Retreat at Spearman “Conquerors”

November 8, 2014 – WheelerNov 15, 2014 – SpearmanJanuary 10, 2015 – PampaFebruary 7, 2015 – HartFebruary 21, 2015 - AmarilloOpen to all 7th -12th grade

Revelation 12:11

"They Conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony;"The focus of the retreat will be on Liturgy (Paschal Mystery) and for the youth to be able to share (testimony) with others the love of Christ through words and actions.

Teen ACTS - Amarillo

January 1-4, 2015Grades: 9th -12th

TEEN ACTS - (Adoration, Community, Theology & Service) For grades 9-12. Please keep the teens of the Diocese in your prayers during this weekend.

Reginal Catholic Youth Conference (RCYC)

Nov 21-23, 2014Ages: 14 and over

Region 10 Youth Conference will be held in Oklahoma City, OK Grades 9th -12th

Confirmation Retreat

December 19-21, 2014For all teens preparing for ConfirmationBishop Defalco Retreat CenterAmarillo, Texas

WYD –Krakow Poland - Delegation Meeting

March 7, 2015Ages: 16 and over

Formations will be an integral step for our pilgrimage. It is highly recommended each of you attend.

Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference Aka: Youth Rally

Apr 10-12, 2015 Age: 14 years and older

Diocesan Youth Rally - A Conference for the young church of the panhandle to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ through fellowship with other youth, MUSIC, motivational keynotes, workshops, Eucharistic Liturgy with Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, Adoration (XLT).

Junior Diocesan Youth Rally

June 13-14, 2015Grades 6th -8th (school year 2014-2015)

St. Thomas Church Amarillo, Texas

DIOCESE OF AMARILLOYouth Office 1-806-383-2243 ext. 118

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Adult Conferences and TrainingYouth Ministry Network

November 9, 2014

These gatherings are open to anyone involved in youth ministry within the Diocese of Amarillo. Through this network, youth ministers share ideas, receive formation and training, and stay informed about new Church documents.

National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry (NCCYM)

Dec 4 - 7, 2014

San Antonio – Young Adults and Adults ONLY

The National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry (NCCYM) is the largest adult conference for Catholic youth ministers in the country. Join thousands of your colleagues - youth and campus ministers, religious education leaders, clergy, religious, performers, artists and volunteers - for four days of inspiring keynotes, challenging workshops, dynamic prayer and worship, helpful networking, extensive resources, and good-hearted entertainment.