Still not sure about Steubenville?

Need a reason to go to Steubenville?  I'll give you 4! Just listen to what some other teens said about their experience...

“This conference was AMAZING! It changed my life. The priests were awesome along with all of the leaders and entertainment. I especially enjoyed Eucharistic Adoration!

 It was so powerful and moving.”

 “The energy of all the teens was crazy awesome and inspiring. The speakers were funny and knowledgeable. The love of Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit was so evident there.”

“I’ve never felt so close to God in my entire life! The music... was so fun to dance to and got you to think and really connect with God!”

“I had an amazing experience with God and he completely changed my outlook on how I was living my life. I think adoration on Saturday night is the most beautiful and probably intense thing I have ever experienced. – I thought everything was amazing!! Being able to sing praises to Jesus with 2000 people was the best part!”

What will your experience be? Come and find out!

SUMMER 2013

School's almost out, but we are just getting started!!! Here's a taste of what's to come... 

• SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY

Friday, May 31, 7-9pm in the Russell Room

Free food (Chipotle!), games, prizes, and fun :)

ALL high school students are invited!

• YOU are "CHOSEN" to go to STEUBENVILLE 2013!

                 What is Steubenville? The best weekend ever!  It's a life-changing Youth Conference/ Retreat with thousands of students from across the country, held at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH

June 21- June 23

 ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS are invited ~ 8th graders, this includes you!!

 (Everyone entering 9th grade - freshman year of college this fall )
Cost is $130/ student

(This includes transportation, housing, food, t-shirt, and conference materials. *Financial help is available*)

Registration & money are DUE JUNE 1

Space is limited, so turn in your forms ASAP!

---- There are links to all of the forms and info on the left of this page

If you have any questions, just ask Kelsey! Email SCLYouthGroup@gmail.com, call 301-946-3636 ext 24, or send a message on Facebook ("St. Catherine Laboureyg")

This Lent... Save a Life!

Join us as we offer up a Friday night youth group in prayer to end abortion. It's only an hour of your time, but the power of prayer cannot be overestimated! This is a great opportunity as we near the end of Lent to fully participate in this time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. 

On March 22, 2013 We will meet at SCL at 7pm IN THE CHURCH for Stations of the Cross, and leave promptly after to carpool to Silver Spring (Planned Parenthood, 1400 Spring St, Silver Spring). We will return by 9pm. Chaperone drivers are needed- please contact Kelsey asap.

TEENS MUST HAVE A PERMISSION SLIP, which you can find here or by following the link on the left. 

"40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion.

The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.

The 40 Days for Life campaign

40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program:

       Prayer and fasting

       Peaceful vigil

       Community outreach

40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion.

The 40-day campaign tracks Biblical history, where God used 40-day periods to transform individuals, communities ... and the entire world. From Noah in the flood to Moses on the mountain to the disciples after Christ's resurrection, it is clear that God sees the transformative value of His people accepting and meeting a 40-day challenge."  

Go to ww.40daysforlife.com for more information and resources!

MARCH FOR LIFE 2013

Exciting events are coming up in January for the annual March for Life!!

PRO-LIFE RALLY & VIGIL CELEBRATION, Thursday Jan. 24

Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (Fr. Benedict Groeschel's order) and Catholic recording artist MATT MAHER for a vigil for life as we prepare to descend on Washington DC to March for Life. 
SCL Youth Group members attend for FREE (and get a sweet t-shirt if you volunteer to help!) but must sign up with Kelsey. (All other admission to the concert is $12 which includes pizza and drinks.) The event will take place at SCL in the Claridge Room, and is co-hosted with St. Bernadette's Church. 

    Schedule of the evening:
5pm Pro-Life Youth Mass w/ out-of-town guests
6pm Doors open and dinner is available
7pm Holy Hour w/ CFRs (Franciscan Friars)
8pm Concert w/ Matt Maher!!!


We will need volunteers to help with the concert, as well as setting up for and hosting our out-of-town guests- please let Kelsey know if you will be available! 

Check out Facebook: "Pro Life rally with the CFRs and MATT MAHER (the eve of the March for Life)" 
https://www.facebook.com/events/379988228745507/?fref=ts

Buy tickets online at:  proliferally.eventbrite.com
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4754056511/eivtefrnd

YOUTH MASS & RALLY FOR LIFE & MARCH FOR LIFE, Fri, Jan. 25

We have tickets to the verizon center for the annual Rally & Mass, and they are yours FREE - first come, first served! This year features BOB RICE, Curtis Stephen, Josh Blakesley band, and more!

Fill out a permission slip and turn it in to Kelsey asap. Bring money for the metro ride; bag lunches will be provided free. 

Download flier and permission slips by clicking on the links to the left.