42nd Annual (and 1st Virtual) Retreat!
Experience reverent Scouting for youth and adults from
all Christian denominations!
all Christian denominations!
Zoom in Friday evening to break the ice and experience a live-streamed Mass. Saturday’s cells include training for youth and adults, patch workshops, rosary and a virtual campfire!
The Speakers
Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, D.D., J.C.L.
Bishop Gainer, the eleventh bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, will join us for opening remarks on Saturday at 9:00am. Bishop is a strong advocate for youth in our Diocese; Scouting has a special place in his heart.
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Fr. Jonathan Sawicki
Fr. Sawicki is Director of the Diocesan Office of Vocations. A former Scout, Fr. Sawicki has a great respect for the values of Scouting. He will present a Saturday afternoon youth session,
Heart Speaks to Heart: Discerning the Voice of the Father |
Fr. James Lease
Father Lease is pastor of St. Catherine Labouré Parish, Harrisburg, PA. He is an Eagle Scout and has served as adviser of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society. Father Lease will be the celebrant for Friday evening Mass.
Youth Keynote Speaker: Christopher Wood
Chris Wood is not perfect. Far from it actually. He struggles with sin. He can be grouchy, impatient, and lazy. He has been known to lose entire weekends to reruns of The Office and Yu-Gi-Oh. He has even reached grand master level in procrastination. Thankfully, he was introduced to Jesus Christ at a young age. With the love and graces of our Lord he has been able to overcome these weaknesses and focus his life on serving God and others. Chris believes that the future of our church and our faith rests in the hands of today’s young people. He knows this next generation needs to be inspired and prepared and he wants to help do just that.
Chris is a Youth Minister, Church Facilities Coordinator, Praise and Worship Leader and Spiritual Guide. He is married to a wonderful woman named Megan and she has to live with him every day. Please pray for her.
Chris Wood is not perfect. Far from it actually. He struggles with sin. He can be grouchy, impatient, and lazy. He has been known to lose entire weekends to reruns of The Office and Yu-Gi-Oh. He has even reached grand master level in procrastination. Thankfully, he was introduced to Jesus Christ at a young age. With the love and graces of our Lord he has been able to overcome these weaknesses and focus his life on serving God and others. Chris believes that the future of our church and our faith rests in the hands of today’s young people. He knows this next generation needs to be inspired and prepared and he wants to help do just that.
Chris is a Youth Minister, Church Facilities Coordinator, Praise and Worship Leader and Spiritual Guide. He is married to a wonderful woman named Megan and she has to live with him every day. Please pray for her.