The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting meets quarterly to assess the needs of our Catholic Scouting population and to plan age-appropriate events to foster a deeper appreciation of our faith. In addition, the committee sponsors adult training for religious emblem counselor roles. If you have a topic that you think needs to be addressed or would like to attend, please contact DCCS chair, Stephen Harris.
All group leaders and adult chaperones are asked to attend a pre-event online orientation session before their pilgrimage to DCYC. We will discuss EIM requirements, illness protocols, security, event check-in and other information that is sure to make DCYC a success for your group. Visit www.austindiocese.org/dcyc for login information.
All group leaders and adult chaperones are asked to attend a pre-event online orientation session before their pilgrimage to DCYC. We will discuss EIM requirements, illness protocols, security, event check-in and other information that is sure to make DCYC a success for your group. Visit www.austindiocese.org/dcyc for login information.
TEC (Together Encountering Christ) is a diocesan spiritual movement for older teens and young adults. It begins with a retreat weekend filled with dynamic reflections, music, sacraments, adoration, small group dialogue, and prayer. Afterwards, the TEC community continues as a source of support to reinforce local parish involvement and personal spiritual growth. TEC integrates Christ’s Paschal Mystery (dying, rising, and going forth) into the challenges and needs of young adulthood.
** This date is subject to change.
All group leaders and adult chaperones are asked to attend a pre-event online orientation session before their pilgrimage to DCYC. We will discuss EIM requirements, illness protocols, security, event check-in and other information that is sure to make DCYC a success for your group. Visit www.austindiocese.org/dcyc for login information.
The Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) provides an opportunity for youth to encounter Christ through liturgy, sacraments, and engaging presentations that reflect the diverse needs of the youth of the Austin diocese.
This five-day retreat into the silence of prayer, reflection and rest is the perfect opportunity for you to leave behind the noise and chaos to hear the heartbeat of God. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, this retreat will include teaching on prayer and discernment of spirits, followed by three days of silence with individual spiritual direction and daily conferences.
The annual diocesan Middle School Rally will be held on April 11 at St. John Vianney Parish in Round Rock. This is an opportunity for youth in grades 6-8 from across the diocese to come together in a conference format for a fun-filled day of dynamic keynote presentations, prayer, fellowship, and workshops that help them grow in faith.