Southwest Indiana TEC
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville
Office of Youth & Young Adult Formation
What is TEC?
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a three day experience of Christian living
for persons who are searching for goals, for acceptance, for meaning, for
community, for values, and for God.
At TEC, you will experience...
a fresh and exciting place away from home, school, and work
meeting youth from other areas of the Diocese
finding how God fits in your life
encountering Jesus Christ, risen and alive today
time to reflect on your life, ideas, hopes, and dreams
and much, much more than you can imagine!
TEC is based on Freedom
It is very important to realize that TEC is a voluntary experience.
Candidates must WANT to participate and are allowed to leave if necessary.
No one should be required to make a TEC in order to fulfill a graduation,
confirmation, a bet, or a promise. TEC is an exercise in freedom. Parents
and peers need to respect a candidates freedom to participate.
How old do you need to be to make a TEC?
This retreat is open to teens age 17 through 22. Teens who are in their
junior year but who have not reached their 17th birthday will also be
accepted. TEC is also available for adults over age 22 who wish to take an
active role in the TEC movement. Teens who have completed their sophomore
year but before their junior year begins are invited to attend.
What are the details to participate in TEC?
TEC weekends are held four times a year at St. Mary's Church in Ireland,
IN.
The weekend begins on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. and ends Monday evening at
6 p.m.
You will need to bring clothes for Sunday Mass and casual clothes for the
rest of the weekend suitable for recreation, and coats and jackets in
season. Bring towels, washcloths, personal hygiene articles, sleeping bag
and pillow.
How do I sign-up for TEC?
Complete the application and have a parent or guardian sign and date. Mail
the application to the address at the top of the form. tEC Application can
be
found on the Permission Slips/Important Forms page of this website.
How much does TEC cost?
A $35 fee is expected for a TEC weekend, however, no applicant will be
turned away. For those in need, Good Shepherd will respectfully contact our
adult sponsors and discreetly find a way for your make a TEC.
CONTACT JONNA O'BRYAN AT 47-5405 ext. 12
NEXT TEC WEEKEND NOVEMBER 7 - 9, 2009