Overview
High School Summer Theology Journey
"Engaging Stories: A Journey of Faith, Life & Action"
As Latino/a high school rising Juniors & Seniors you can expect a week-long JOURNEY of faith, life, and action with your peers, accompanied by college leaders.
FAITH
You will explore theology as an academic study, while cultivating your relationship with God, self, & others. (Afternoon sessions)
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LIFE
You will explore the possibilities for your life’s call with new friends as part of a diverse and engaged college community – learning from each other’s stories.
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ACTION
You will learn about Catholic Social Teaching and working for justice, while growing as a servant leader (Morning sessions) |
You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the moral dimensions of current issues.
There is also opportunity to tell your own spiritual story!
Highlights
- Week-long experience on a college campus
- Sleep in college dorms & eat plenty of good food!
- Diverse teen community
- Focus on theology & faith activities
- An incredible overnight retreat adventure
Free Time & Evening Activities will include
- Sports in Field House
- Movies
- Prayer Path
- Music Night
- Community Building Fun
- Lawn Volleyball
- Night Prayer
- Late night snacks
Parents
Your teens will be participating in a variety of program components throughout the week, including community engaged learning. All activities will be well supervised and safe.
We are striving for a 50/50 mix of young men & women.
Fully trained college-age leaders will facilitate the teen small group experiences, and accompany them during interactive faith experiences.
University professors, in collaboration with Instituto Fe y Vida, will present and facilitate topics related to our faith, how faith is reflected in our life, and how our faith calls us to action.
Audience
For Latino/a high school rising Juniors & Seniors (16-18 years old). Registration is limited to 36 first-time participants, 9 returning participants for Leaders in Training, 6 returning participants for Social Media with Catholic Teens, and 6 youth ministers/chaperones.
WHEN
Sunday, June 16, 2024 (arrivals between 2-3pm) to Saturday, June 22, 2024 (program concludes by 10am).
Registration will open on February 1, 2024
Deadline to register: May 15, 2024.
WHERE
Lewis University (see Directions)
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
Cost
7 day all inclusive pricing will be approximately:
| First-time and Returning participants |
$450 (+ transaction fee) |
| Youth Ministers/Chaperones |
$650 (+transaction fee) |
- Room & Board are covered for each person from Sunday, June 16, 2024 (2pm) to Saturday, June 22, 2024 (10am).
- There are three (3) meals a day and overnight accommodations will be in Lewis University dorms. Sheets, blankets, and towels will be provided.
Contact
Elizabeth Becerra
Engagingstories@feyvida.org
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