The 3-day Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) in Waco is still offered, but as a one-day activity on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

• The mission of DCYC is to provide an opportunity for youth to encounter Christ through liturgy, sacraments and engaging presentations which reflect the diverse needs of the youth of the Austin diocese.
  • $65 Deposit due by Sunday, November 4, 2018.
  • $20 Final payment due by Sunday, January 6, 2019.

There are no future CFF-sponsored overnight activities planned for minors.

• A candidate may opt to attend another Catholic event – with parent or legal guardian approval – prior to his or her sacrament of Confirmation.   

Examples of such an event would be:

• A Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center day-long event

• Texas Retreat for Families, hosted by Your Holy Family Ministries – October 26-28, 2019
• A day retreat as offered through our diocesan Catholic Spirit newspaper
• A day-long U.S. diocesan retreat
• A day-long U.S. Roman Catholic religious order vocations retreat
• Day retreats offered at other U.S. Roman Catholic parishes
• A Catholic religious pilgrimage 

To be considered a viable retreat, the activity would include:

• Prayer;
• Contemplation;
• Spiritual renewal;
• Catholic Orthodoxy;  
• Deepening of faith and relationship with God;
• Prior approval by the director of Faith Formation; plus,
• Documentation from the event organizer describing the day's activities and confirming attendance.

We encourage you and your teen to read this short essay, "Why go on a Spiritual Retreat?" -
https://www.osv.com/RSS/365DaysToMercy/TabId/2752/ArtMID/21013/ArticleID/10536/Why-go-on-a-Spiritual-Retreat.aspx

As always, please contact the CFF office directly if you have questions
about Religious Education at Saint Mary Cathedral.