Month: March 2020

-Plan your retreat in advance. Keep in mind the youths’ calendars and stay away from any “big event” dates such as homecoming, prom, championship games, etc. -Select a location nearby where parents can drop off/pick up easily. Having bus transportation can cost more and eat into your budget. -Look for a retreat house/facility that works…

-Do you have statues, shrines or holy images around your parish complex? Have a “mini walking pilgrimage” meeting walking around to each statue, saying a prayer near it and learning about that particular statue. -If there is a local Cathedral or Basillica near you, call to see if you can set up a private tour….

-Hook up with a local organization or soup kitchen to either make sandwiches for them or to serve meals at the organization site. -Make “blessing bags” which is a Ziplock bag filled with snacks, a water bottle, tissues, mints (or really anything of this sort) as well as a home-made, cheerful card. With adult supervision…