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Out of Darkness Winter Retreat 2023

- Out of Darkness Advent Retreat for Teens
  
  Who is this retreat for?
  This retreat is open to all high school teens of our parish, other parishes and their friends. Even if you don't attend Life Teen Youth Group you are welcome!
  
  Where is this Retreat?At Camp DeSales in Brooklyn MI
  1142 DeSales Dr. Brooklyn, Michigan
  
  What is this retreat about?
  This is an Advent Retreat, helping us to prepare for Christmas. The focus of this weekend is Hope and Jesus as the Light of the World. We will talk about hope, suffering, repentence, prayer disciplines and more.
  
  "The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it."
  John 1:5
  
  Throughout this weekend we will celebrate Mass, have the opportunity for Adoration, Confession and worship, listen to encourging, informtive talks, meet in small groups and have time for fellowship. Ultimately this is a time for teens to get away and spend time with God to grow in their faith together.
  
  Schedule
  This weekend will begin at 6pm Friday Evening and end Sunday Afternoon 12:30pm. Pick up/Departure between 12:30-1pm.
  
  Transportation
  Each family is responsible for getting their teens to and from retreat which is a 35 mintue drive from St. Andrew. Arival 6pm Friday, Departure Between 12:30-1pm Sunday.
  
  What do I bring?
  Bring clothes for two days (plus an extra pair just in case) PJs, tolietries, a sleeping bag/bedding, pillow and snacks to share. Please also bring a gift for a White Elephant game.
  Extra things A jounral, Bible and Rosary, Slippers, any Cards, Board Games, Sports Equipment or instraments you'd like to play during freetime.
Please Register below by Monday Dec 11th

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  Appropriate Dress, Speech and Actions: All retreatants are expected to dress, speak and act in a fashion that represents modesty and respect for others and our Lord.
  
  Clothing must cover all undergarments and midriffs.
  
  Bikini tops, low cut tops, miniskirts, short shorts, or other inappropriate attire are not permitted.
  
  Gentlemen are required to wear shirts at all times while outside of their bedrooms.
  
  Shoes are to be worn at all times outside of bedrooms, if you want you can bring slippers as well.
  
  Clothing that displays profane or offensive messages or images is not allowed.
  
  All retreatants are expected to use positive and up-lifting speech.
  
  Foul and abusive language will not be tolerated.
  
  Bullying or pranking will not be tolerated.
  
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