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UPDATES:
1) DROP OFF LOCATION FOR THIS FRIDAY'S CONFIRMATION RETREAT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO YOUTH SPACE! 5:30 PM, no earlier, please!
2) Please feed your student dinner prior to dropping them at the Youth Space!
From the earlier email:
Parents & Confirmandi: IMPORTANT CONFIRMATION RETREAT INFORMATION FOR THOSE MAKING CONFIRMATION THIS YEAR:
MARCH 2-4 2018
Drop off & Pick up at Emmaus PLC/Youth Space.
Location of actual retreat: Camp Buckner in Burnet
Meet Friday March 2 in Youth Space at 5:30 PM (no earlier, please).
Return Sunday, March 4 12:00 PM - Parent pick up in PLC.
All retreat chaperones are Ethics and Integrity (EIM) compliant with the Diocese of Austin, which includes a background check.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT PACKING LIST:
What to bring:
- Bible***need to bring bible for activities
- Rosary
- Casual, comfortable, & modest clothing Comfortable, appropriate clothes (Nike shorts/leggings, tennis shoes, and T-shirts are the usual attire). One T-Shirt will be provided. Preferably not Nike shorts for Mass on Saturday.
- extra set of clothing in case of wet weather
- Rain poncho
- p.j.'s
- Closed toe shoes
- Sweatshirt or jacket (we will be outside at night)
- Reusable water bottle
- Toiletries/towel
- snacks
- Sleeping bag/pillow or sheet & blanket
- Sun screen/bug spray
- Flash light
- Recreational equipment (i.e. Frisbee, soccer ball etc.)
- Optional; Snack to share; to avoid allergies-No peanuts please!
Reminder when packing:
- we are going for a couple of days, do not over-pack
- all students’ belongings (sleeping bag & overnight bag) need to fit in the seat area of school bus with student.
- Soft sided bags work best, rolling suitcases do not fit on bus
Please leave all cell phones at home so students can devote their attention to the graces the Lord has in store for them. Students are responsible for items brought to camp so please consider whether possible loss or damage is worth bringing the item. No electronic games please, we want students to be engaged in building a community atmosphere.
Emergency phone numbers:
Joelle Maryn - 512-937-9417
Camp Buckner
512-588-9174
3835 FM 2342
Burnet, TX 78611
Medications: will be kept by Joelle Maryn, must be properly labeled. Please include directions. If student needs to keep an inhaler or Epipen with them please send note.
Much Love,
Joelle Maryn
Director of High School Youth Ministry
512-261-8500 x303
joelle.maryn@emmausparish.org
Jesus in your heart! Eternity in your mind!
The will of God in all your actions!
But above all, love, God’s love, entire love!
– St. Catherine of Genoa