Youth Formation Summit, July 22-24

Announcement

tyler neil/bayou catholic

Youth Formation Leadership Summit, July 22-24

The 2022 Youth Formation Leadership Summit sponsored by the diocesan Office Parish Support will be held Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, at the Pastoral Center on Highway 311 in Schriever.

The weekend is designed to be an opportunity for parish youth formation coordinators and their teams to come together to grow in relationship with God, both individually and communally. The event will include formation sessions, personal prayer time, time for team prayer and discernment, and liturgies.

“The Office of Parish Support is excited to host the 4th annual Youth Formation Leadership Summit this summer! Summit weekend brings together youth formation coordinators, mentors and volunteers from across the diocese for time of prayer and growth … and we have fun doing it! We encourage parish youth formation coordinators to come with their teams, as the weekend focuses on helping teams grow together spiritually and in friendship,” says Rebecca Abboud, liaison/youth formation specialist for the Office of Parish Support.

“In addition, we’ll provide lots of concrete, practical things for participants to bring back to their parish youth formation programs. Personally, the Youth Formation Summit is one of my favorite weekends of the year,” adds Abboud. “It’s an absolute joy to gather to pray, laugh and learn with others who share a great love for the Lord and for our youth!”

The content and practical details for the weekend will be focused primarily on middle school and high school formation. While the weekend is open to anyone involved in youth formation, it is designed to best serve middle school or high school mentors.

The event will begin with an optional Mass at 5 p.m., Friday, July 22, followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. The first sessions will begin at approximately 7 p.m., with a full day of activities Saturday, and concluding at 3 p.m., Sunday. Mass will be celebrated during the day on Sunday.

There is no cost to attend. Food and materials will be provided throughout the weekend. Registration is currently open by going to https://htparishsupport. org/youth-formation-summit-2022, and filling out the form. One registration form should be filled out for each person attending. Information about overnight travel accommodations can also be found by visiting the website. BC