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Join us on September 18-20 for the first ever Youth Ministry Retreat. We will be going to St. Leo’s Abbey near Tampa. This year’s theme is “One Body in Christ.” This retreat is for youth ages 14-18.
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St. Leo Abbey Youth Retreat Expectations
- Dress respectfully: Please dress respectfully for the duration of the retreat. We will attend several sessions with the Monks at the Abbey including Mass.
- Abbey Church: Ladies and Gentlemen – No shorts. No T-shirts with phrases or pictures. No tank tops. No short skirts or short dresses. No clothing that exposes the midriff.
- No alcohol or illegal drugs: Possession, consumption, or use will result in immediate dismissal from the Retreat Center.
- Show respect: Treat retreat leaders, volunteers, staff, and fellow participants with courtesy and respect. Look for opportunities to show kindness and appreciation.
- Use respectful language: Cursing, insults, bullying, and demeaning comments have no place at St. Leo Abbey.
- Keep the Abbey clean: Help us care for the Retreat Center by keeping dorms and facilities neat and clean. Our actions help determine whether we can return for future retreats.
- Be responsible for damages: Participants and their families are responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing anything damaged through their actions.
- Dorm food & drinks: Water only is permitted in the dorms.
Thank you for helping us represent St. Stephen Catholic Church with respect, reverence, and pride!
We also are looking for Chaperones for the event.
For more info, contact:
Luis R. Cortes Jr.
lcortes@st-stephen.com
407.699.5683 x251