Catholic Youth Summer Conference
The three-day event for high school students will be held on the Holy Cross College campus from June 22-24. This year’s theme is taken from Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Most Holy Cross College students will be home this summer resting their brains. This will free some space on campus for high school students to gather for an exciting time of faith renewal and fun at the Holy Cross College Catholic Youth Conference!
“This is our third year, and we are so excited to open our doors once again to youth from around the country who are seeking a deeper connection with Christ,” says Holy Cross College Assistant Campus Minister Amelia Ruggaber.
Holy Cross College faculty and staff are organizing the event and will be leading some sessions and activities, but the main attraction will be Father Larry Richards. Although it’s true he is an “inspirational speaker,” Father Larry Richards is so much more. He speaks from experience as an inner-city pastor, high school chaplain, counselor and worldwide evangelist. He has changed many lives and is sure to change more at this youth retreat.
“This summer we have Father Larry Richards joining us for the entire weekend to help us understand what it truly means to seek first the kingdom of God,” says Ruggaber.
Although the conference is a youth gathering, adult family members are welcome to attend.
For more information about the Catholic Youth Conference at Holy Cross College, please contact Amelia Ruggaber, assistant campus minister, at 574.239.8315 or go to the Web site www.hcc-nd.edu/summerconference . You can also visit Father Larry Richards’ site at www.thereasonforourhope.org or listen to his daily radio show on Relevant Radio.
Published 3/2/2007 by Sara Kassen