What is Happening? 

Happening is "a Christian experience" presented by teenagers for teenagers with the help of adult volunteers and priests. It is designed to bring young persons into a fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with Christ, to a deeper level of commitment and discipleship. During the Happening retreat, there are activities designed for spiritual enrichment, fun, and Christian community building among participants. You may only attend Happening once as a participant. After you have attended once as a participant you are eligible to staff the event.

What can I expect at a Happening weekend?

During the Happening weekend, which begins Friday evening and continues through Sunday afternoon, there are many activities designed for fun and Christian community building among participants.

Throughout the weekend, a series of talks are delivered by youth and clergy to logically present the elements that define the catechism process and a mature profession of faith. The presentation of key talks by youth using personal life experiences is intended to offer Christ's message to attending Happeners on a level they can understand and to answer many of the faith questions youth struggle with daily. Talks about church teachings and their importance in the lives of youth attending the weekend are presented by clergy in a fair and friendly manner. Each talk is a critical building block in the creation of the Happening message. The entire series of talks is given in a sequence that is intended to guide Happeners by opening an avenue of discussions to help them verbalize and internalize their faith questions in a safe environment, hopefully leading to a new or renewed relationship with Christ.

What else do I need to know?

The retreat is January 17th -19th and is open to all students in grades 9th - 12th. 

The cost is $100. For scholarship, please contact katie@epiwla.org

How can I find out more about Happening?

There are many people who would love to provide you with more information about the Happening movement! 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ATTENDING HAPPENING, PLEASE CONTACT KATIE CHAPMAN katie@epiwla.org

REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 6th.

 

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