WHAT IS "YOUTH ENCOUNTER?"

Youth Encounter (referred to as YE) is a weekend program that provides the youth with an opportunity to grow in faith among their peers. The Youth Encounter provides a venue where they can share, reflect, and exercise their God-given spiritual gifts in a youthful environment. The Youth Encounter will help them realize that they need to "come home to the Lord." It is the hope that the program will help the youth make a conscious effort to live a Christ-centered life.

WHO IS CONDUCTING THE YOUTH ENCOUNTER?

The Youth Encounter is a program of the Youth Ministry of the Bukas Loob sa Diyos or BLD (translated to English as "Open in Spirit to God"). BLD is a covenant community in the Archdiocese of St. Catharines, ON, Canada. The local community is part of the global community with districts all over the Philippines, Hong Kong, Canada, and United States.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

Youth who are 14 years old or turning 14 in 2024 and up to the age of 21 and have been baptized in the Catholic Church. Sunday mass (August 11, 2024) is at 1:00 p.m., but parents have to be onsite by 11:30 a.m. for a special graduation event. Please be aware that food in the venue are only for candidates and auxies. There will be no food provision for visitors.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

Friday and Saturday is casual and comfortable. Sunday's best on Sunday. Please dress modestly. Knees, shoulders, belly button area and chest should be covered at all times.

HOW CAN I REGISTER TO THI SEMINAR?

You may register online by choosing "Yes" below.

For more information email osgbldstc@gmail.com.