Diocesan Youth Rally 2024

2024 Diocesan MS & HS Youth Rally

Who am I? What was I made for? How do I have happy and healthy relationships with others? Where can true success and happiness be found? Countless sources—including pop culture, social media, and essentially everyone else—are ready to provide the answers. Amidst all the confusion, St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body offers clear answers about our identity, relationships, and love. Authentic happiness is rooted in love. Join other youth from around the diocese as we explore these important questions in light of our call to love.

The day will include music, games, Eucharistic adoration, engaging presentations, lunch, and Mass.

If you are a high school student who has been on another retreat or pilgrimage before, consider registering for the Going Deeper Retreat that leads into the Rally! Find out more information HERE.

Terra Sancta Retreat Center

Sunday, October 13th, 2024 l Grades 6-12 l 9am – 4pm
Check in begins at 8:30am at Holy Cross Chapel at Terra Sancta Retreat Center

Cost: $65 ($10 early bird discount if registering before Sept. 29th!)

Optional traveler’s meal available.

A few notes to participants!

– Check-in begins at 8:30am with the day beginning at 9am sharp!

– Plan to check-in at the main large chapel entrance.

– There might be times when you are asked to be outside for some activities – so plan to bring clothes that will be comfortable in cooler weather

– There is no need for electronics at this event. Any phones or other unnecessary (not medically required) devices seen in use will be held until after Mass.

– Any emergencies a parent might have need of contacting you for can call the retreat center directly at: (605) 716-0925

– The day ends with Sunday Mass at 3pm! Your family is welcome to join us for Mass.

For questions and more information contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry: Avery Thibault at athibault@diorc.org | 605-343-3541 | or Linda Drake at ldrake@diorc.org

Keynote Speakers

Brad Farmer

www.apexministries.com

Brad Farmer is a nationally known evangelist with over 25 years experience at conference keynoting, MCing, retreats, parish events, and entertainment. Combining juggling, comedy, theology, and a passion to dive deep into the lives of the Saints, Brad has entertained, evangelized, and inspired in all 50 states and 5 Canadian provinces, at thousands of parish, diocesan, regional, and national Catholic events. He also currently serves as the Director of Youth Ministry of Our Lady of Loreto in the Archdiocese of Denver.

SCTJM Sisters (Sr. Brooke, Sr. Maria Belen & Sr. Sara)

www.piercedhearts.org

Sr. Brooke, Sr. Maria Belen and Sr. Sara of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary have served in our diocese for the past few years. They recently lead the Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. They are on fire with the love of Christ in the Eucharist and are ready to share that joy and enthusiasm with the youth of our diocese at this year’s Going Deeper Retreat and Youth Rally! “We are called to manifest the reign of love of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary as the building force for the construction of a new civilization of love, life, truth, and solidarity.” (Mother Adela, Foundress SCTJM)