What is New Beginnings?
New Beginnings is a unique experience designed specifically to respond to the needs and concerns of Junior High Youth What happens on a New Beginnings weekend? The program begins on Friday evening at 7:00 P.M. when participants arrive, and continues until Sunday afternoon, around 4:00 P.M. There is a series of talks given by youth and adults, skits, songs and small group discussions and activities. These presentations focus on such subjects as self, friends, parents, siblings, school, God’s love, prayer, the Church and “Who is Jesus?” In addition, there is time for fun, creating, and sharing. Participants not only learn and grow, but have a wonderful time. Clergy are present to assist with spiritual direction. Who may attend? New Beginnings is designed for junior high youth who are currently in grade 6, 7, or 8. A young person may attend new Beginnings, as a participant or a team member, as many times as he or she would like to. High school students and adults serve as staff for the ev
