THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND STIRRING ADVENTURE THAT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU IS A PERSONAL MEETING WITH JESUS, WHO IS THE ONLY ONE WHO GIVES REAL MEANING TO OUR LIVES.
- ST. JOHN PAUL II
Joyful hope for the future of Catholicism in Pittsburgh
We have all heard the bleak statistics about the number of Catholics leaving the Church.
Catholics in Pittsburgh who are still active are particularly concerned about our children:
we want to know how to help our children experience and nurture
a vibrant, lifelong faith.
We have all heard the bleak statistics about the number of Catholics leaving the Church.
Catholics in Pittsburgh who are still active are particularly concerned about our children:
we want to know how to help our children experience and nurture
a vibrant, lifelong faith.
(Photos courtesy of Camp Lajas)
85% of Catholics who are confirmed in Pennsylvania |
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There are many factors that have contributed to this crisis of faith in our young people, but the bottom line is this: The models that worked in previous generations to assist parents in passing on the Faith to their children are no longer working. So the question remains:
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What can we do to help
keep our kids Catholic?
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After some research, we found what IS working in other dioceses throughout the country:
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ADVENTURE CAMPS
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Adventure Camps and Retreat Centers across the country are flooded with middle school and high school students who are seeking Christ and cultivating a desire to participate in His Church.
A proven model for evangelizing youth In brief, our goal is to provide young people in and around Pittsburgh with the effective, fun, and joyful opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ through an Adventure Camp and Retreat Center. We believe this project will be a major catalyst for positive impact in the Church of Pittsburgh for years to come. Take a look at these models and the amazing results they produce each year: |
Successful Models
Damascus Catholic MissionDamascus is a five-year-old Campus near Columbus, Ohio that already serves over 10,000 youth annually and is still growing.
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LifeTeen CampsMore LifeTeen summer camps have been added every year to accommodate high demand across the country.
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The PinesThe Pines Summer Camp has served over 2,000 campers outside of Dallas/Fort Worth every year since 1988, with thousands more coming for year-round programs.
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Why adventure camp?
Outdoor programming accomplishes organically what so many of us fight to achieve with our families each day: interrupting the onslaught of busyness, technology, and messaging and creating more space for relationship, beauty, and quiet.
We think we've identified the perfect place for for a camp where kids can experience the power and beauty of nature, and in so doing be totally immersed in the power and beauty of Catholicism.
Click here to see more about the land we're purchasing in beautiful Volant, PA!
Outdoor programming accomplishes organically what so many of us fight to achieve with our families each day: interrupting the onslaught of busyness, technology, and messaging and creating more space for relationship, beauty, and quiet.
We think we've identified the perfect place for for a camp where kids can experience the power and beauty of nature, and in so doing be totally immersed in the power and beauty of Catholicism.
Click here to see more about the land we're purchasing in beautiful Volant, PA!
DREAM BIG WITH US
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To make this vision a reality, we need you.
If you are gifted with gathering a team of volunteers,
construction, fundraising, or spreading the word, WE NEED YOU. Send us an email!
To support the work that we're doing, you can make a gift to Dry Bones Ministries online, by check, or feel free to contact us to discuss further options.
If you are gifted with gathering a team of volunteers,
construction, fundraising, or spreading the word, WE NEED YOU. Send us an email!
To support the work that we're doing, you can make a gift to Dry Bones Ministries online, by check, or feel free to contact us to discuss further options.
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