7th & 8th Grade Youth Congress
Theme: “Fingerprint of God – There’s no one like me.”
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009: 9:00AM – 4:45PM
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes HS
131 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Who: All 7th and 8th Graders throughout the Archdiocese of New York are invited to
take place in this youth congress designed (through large and small group
activities, prayer, music, dance, t-shirts and food) to:
• Celebrate the uniqueness of each youth and
• Celebrate each youth’s personal call from God
Capacity: 750 Youth
Liturgy: Archbishop Timothy Dolan will be the main celebrant at the 3:00PM Liturgy.
Early Bird Registration: $18 Youth / $30 Adults must be postmarked by October 14, 2009.
Regular Registration: $25 Youth / $35 Adults due October 22, 2009.
Registration Materials Are Now Available, Including:
- Full Color Save-the-Date
- List and Description of All Materials in Registration Packet
- Background Information 1: Explorer Assessment for Youth
- Background Information 2: Living Your Strengths
- Registrations Instructions
- Full Color Promotional Flyer for Posting, Students and Parents
- Parent/Guardian Release and Consent Form (Bring November 7)
- Adult Medical and Liability Waiver (Bring November 7)
- Parish Record Form (Fill out and bring on November 7)
- Registration Form (must be returned with check to Catechetical Office)
- Bulletin Announcements
For more information, comments and/or questions: Contact Kathleen Alonzo at:
Kathleen.Alonzo@archny.org / 212-371-1011 Ext 2864 / Helen Doon: Ext 2822
