Teens Encounter Christ Southwest Indiana TEC The Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville Office of Youth & Young Adult Formation P.O. Box 4169 Evansville, IN 47724-0169 Mission Statement SWITEC is a Roman Catholic movement with ecclesial approval in the Diocese of Evansville. TEC presents young adults with an opportunity to encounter the living Presence of Christ and experience the Paschal Mystery. Through a weekend encounter, which is a balance of spiritual, sacramental, and social opportunities, the SWITEC community is committed to exemplify the reality of dying to s the development of intergenerational companionships that provide a network of strength and support, encouraging lifelong responsibility to evangelization and discipleship. What is TEC? Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a three day experience in Christian living for persons who are searching for goals, for acceptance, for meaning, for community, for values, and for God. The goal of TEC is to enable youth to encounter the Risen Christ. At TEC, you will experience... - a fresh and exciting place away from home, school, and work - meeting youth from other areas of the Diocese - finding how God fits in your life - encountering Jesus Christ, risen and alive today - a follow-up program to help you live out your TEC experience and baptismal promises - time to reflect on your life, ideas, hopes and dreams - and much, much more! -Easter-Pentecost SWITEC is affiliated with the National TEC Conference and is conducted according to national guidelines. The Catholic Diocese of Evansville utilizes the work of TEC as an independent lay movement operating in the best interests of Catholic youth in the diocese. TEC is based on Freedom It is very important to realize that TEC is a voluntary experience. Candidates must want to participate and are allowed to leave if necessary. No one should be required to make a TEC in order to fulfill a graduation or confirmation retreat requirement. Parishes and Schools are asked to respect this policy of the TEC community parental, peer, or work pressures. Parents and peers need to re Age Requirements Teens Encounter Christ is open to teens age 17 (must be attending classes as a junior) through age 22. Teens attending classes in their junior year but who have not reached their 17th birthday will also be accepted. Teens Encounter Christ is also available for adults over age 22 who wish to take an active role in the TEC movement. What are the details to participate in TEC? TEC weekends are held four times a year in various locations throughout the Diocese of Evansville. The weekend begins on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and ends Monday evening at 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). You will need to bring clothes for Sunday Mass and casual clothes for the rest of the weekend suitable for recreation, and coats and jackets in season. Bring towels, washcloths, personal hygiene articles, sleeping bag and pillow. How to apply Complete the application. Have a parent or guardian sign, date and complete the CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WAIVER. Mail the completed application and waiver to the address printed at the bottom of the form. A $40 fee is expected for a TEC weekend and should be included with the application if possible. No one will be denied participation due to lack of funds. Dates for Upcoming TEC Retreat Weekends July 23-25, 2016 November 12-14, 2016 February 17-20, 2017 July 21-24, 2017 November 10-13, 2017 *Mail Application to: BRIDGET FLECK * 416 W 42 nd St * JASPER, IN 47546 * (812) 631-3022 * tec@evdio.org
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