OUR VISION
Alive in You began in 2006, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, when we coordinated hundreds of young Catholics to travel to New Orleans and serve in communities devastated by the storm. What began as a powerful response to an extraordinary need became the foundation for a ministry dedicated for forming young people through Sacraments, service and community.
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The vision of Alive in You is to enable our participants to open their hearts and allow Christ to become the center of their lives. Our goal is to educate, motivate and provide young people with a life changing Catholic experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Tuesday
Your group will arrive on a Tuesday afternoon and will immediately dive into the Alive in You experience. Your first day at Alive in You will be an inspirational, motivational and informative introduction to an amazing week. On Day One, you will meet the other participating Catholic youth groups and find out where you will be working during the 3 days of service at Alive in You. Â Participants will also be given an introduction to the weekly theme; which is carefully chosen each year with the goal of educating young people about our Catholic faith.
Wednesday - Friday
Friday Evening and Saturday
Sunday and beyond!
Days of Service! Young people will work in assigned teams to perform service activities in your host city. We will have service opportunities of various magnitudes, from simple jobs requiring one group to extreme home and church makeovers for many different groups. Wednesday through Friday will also be packed with high energy morning and evening sessions, individual parish time, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.Â
Your Alive in You Conference experience begins Friday night and continues throughout the weekend with Reconciliation, praise and worship, engaging workshops, witness talks, a keynote speaker, team-building activities, and even time for your group to explore and enjoy the host city on Saturday morning. Throughout the conference, you’ll be challenged to think beyond your week at Alive in You and discover ways you can continue to serve when you return home. Together, your group will identify needs within your own community and consider how you can use your gifts to make a difference long after camp ends. Saturday evening brings everyone together for a powerful night of Adoration—a meaningful way to reflect on all you have experienced and prepare to carry the spirit of Alive in You back home.
Your Alive in You Conference will conclude with the Alive in You highlight video and our final Mass of the week.
When you return home, Alvie in You will continue to support your group through Alive in You Outreach! Alive in You Outreach provides materials for service days at your parish and serves as a resource for youth ministers.Â
Catholic Identity
Alive in You is grounded in the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church and we strive to provide the perfect balance of worship, Sacraments, service, education and fun.
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It is most important that our participants return home with a practical sense of how to live their faith and serve others in their home community. Through education and experiencing the Sacraments, they will have a renewed sense of their Catholic identity and a firm foundation to continue their walk with Christ.
