Higher Ground Extreme Faith for Middle School

Higher Ground - Extreme Faith Middle School Retreat is a four-day Catholic youth program held at Camp Maranatha in Maxwell, NE. It is for those who have completed sixth, seventh or eighth grade in the spring of 2020. The purpose of the Higher Ground - Extreme Faith Retreat is to create an environment where we belong and can invite others to belong. The activities provide an enjoyable opportunity for the young people to develop a better sense of self, to build positive relationships with others and to grow closer to God. Higher Ground -Extreme Faith calls participants to deepen their experience of liturgy, prayer, and community interaction. The intent of this program is to help youth discover that we all belong to God and we must help others feel welcome in the Church. They are encouraged to reflect on their initiation into the Church at their baptism and our continued call to actively participate in the church that we belong to; locally and globally. This program is sponsored by the Diocese of Grand Island's Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

At Higher Ground - Extreme Faith, participants gather in an informal atmosphere to have a lot of fun and build relationships of trust. The group is encouraged to experience the joy of playing, praying and working together as a community of faith.

Higher Ground Retreats, the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, and the Diocese of Grand Island, reserve the right to use photos and video of all participants and staff for marketing and publicity purposes. Higher Ground Retreats is supported by the diocesan annual appeal.

We hope that your child will have the opportunity to experience Higher Ground Retreats™, however, we understand that extenuating circumstances do arise. If for some reason, your child will not be able to attend, we will partially refund your fee, providing you notify us before the registration deadline. If notice is not given before the registration deadline, part of the registration fee will only be refunded in certain circumstances.  If you cancel within 10 days of camp or do not show up for your week, no money will be refunded. This policy is necessary due to costs related to expected participation. 

HG-Xreme Faith July 12 - July 16, 2020 

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