Frequently Asked Questions about YOUTH 2000

What age youth can attend?

Catholics in their teens and 20s. Most participants are high school age. All minors 13-17 must be chaperoned.

What does the weekend cost?

The fee of $40 per person includes meals and live music — that works out to about $2 an hour! Need-based assistance is available on request. Also, this year a generous donor has set a family cap of $100 total, so a parent and two children would pay $100, not $120.

Is this an overnight?

No. A light breakfast is available Saturday and Sunday; there is lunch and supper Saturday, plus lots of snacks along the way.

What's the deadline for registration?

Mail by Nov. 8 and get a free T-shirt! Regular mail deadline is Nov. 15. Walk-in registration starts 5:30 PM Friday, Nov. 21, space permitting.

Can my son leave for his basketball game?

Yes. Students may leave during the event if they give us a signed note from their parent/guardian. Their chaperone must sign them out.

What does a chaperone do?

You get to attend the retreat with your group throughout the weekend, enjoying all the great activities - talks, music, fellowship, food, and more.

What is the schedule?

Each day is packed: daily mass, rosary, Eucharistic adoration, opportunity for confession. Lively preaching by priests and brothers on fundamentals of the faith. Dynamic live music. Small group sessions and kids’ testimonials…all this and pizza too! See ABOUT US for the timeline and topics.

What is the set-up?

Everyone gathers on the floor of TMC's large gym for the retreat (talks, music, Mass, prayer, testimonials, etc.). Meals are in the college cafeteria and snack breaks in the student center. Handicap accessible; carpet squares provided; chairs available.

How do the small groups work?

We separate boys from girls, sort by age, then assign them randomly into small groups. College-age groups simply break by size. An adult leads the discussion, referring to the Catechism of the Catholic Church as needed. Groups meet Saturday morning and afternoon.

What's with the T-shirts?

To encourage early registration, we will give you a free event T-shirt if we get your forms by Nov. 8. See top of registration form and pick your size. “Jesus will be there. Will you?”