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  • St Leo's Retreats & Youth Activities
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Attention middle school, sophomores, juniors, seniors and first year graduates  Come join 30-50 other young people and staff members in beautiful Western Nebraska for five days of fun and Christian community building.  From Sunday evening to Friday noon, you will enjoy an informal atmosphere, where you have the opportunity to get to know more about yourself, others and God.  Find out how rewarding it can be to play, pray and work together as a faith community.  Past participants report life-long positive benefits!
Click the button to learn more about Higher Ground!!

Higher Ground-Ft. Robinson                            
May 27-June 1, 2018 
June 3-8, 2018
June 10-15, 2018                                                           
                                          
Higher Ground II-Camp Norwesca, Chadron
May 27-June 1, 2018 
June 10-15, 2018

Higher Ground Middle School
 June 3-7, 2018 - Chadron
July 22-26. 2018 - Halsey
​Grand Island will host the 2019 Going Bananas For Jesus!  Many volunteers and host families will be needed!  Stay tuned for more information.
Going Bananas for Jesus is a great way for youth to make new friends and celebrate their Catholic faith right here in the diocese. The weekend includes keynote speakers, a variety of breakout sessions, music, dancing, prayer, food, fun, fellowship and concludes with the celebration of Eucharist.  

The next Teens Encounter Christ will be held in the fall of 2017.  Check back for details.
Many high school students enjoy meeting new people their own age. If you are 
one of those high school students, why not give TEC a try. TEC, or Teens Encounter Christ, is a fun weekend retreat for 
high school 2nd semester sophomores, juniors and seniors & young adults in western Ne. 
If you would like to learn more about TEC or to register, please speak to your parish Priest, DRE or Youth Minister 
or click on the button. 
The cost is $85 and includes a t-shirt & other special gifts. 

 National Catholic Youth Conference 2017

​November 16-18 at Lucas Stadium in Indianapolis
​In addition to opportunities to receive the sacraments of the Eucharist and penance, NCYC participants attend general and breakout sessions on topics relevant to living as a disciple of Christ in today's world, visit with organizations that provide resources and other support to youth and youth ministry, spend time in personal and communal prayer, and engage in service to others.  It is an experience that will have a profound impact on your life.  Email rita@saintleos.org for more information.
Every other year, Catholic young people and their chaperones—youth ministers, campus ministers, parents, catechists, priests, coaches, and scout leaders—come together to pray, learn, and grow in their faith.