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Confirmation Retreat
The Holy Apostles Confirmation candidates had an amazing opportunity to go on an overnight Confirmation Retreat at the Catholic Ecology Center. The youth chose from one of two days, June 17-18 or June 19-20. During the retreat they participated in a variety of activities that included 4 Confirmation reflections, an ecology hike, multiple teams building activities, a visit to the chicken coup, and even a river walk. Fr. Arul joined us for the festivities by giving a talk on finding your "JOY". The youth also had the chance to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration, and celebrate the Eucharist, thanks to Fr. Arul.
The youth embraced the retreat with open hearts and minds, and I was so proud of them. A big shout out to the parents for their donations and time, to the youth Confirmation leaders who went along to support the youth and me, and finally to all the parishioners who kept us in their prayers.
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