What is TEC?
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a national Catholic 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 evolves into a network of support that both reinforces parish involvement and personal spiritual growth. TEC leads participants to integrate Christ’s Paschal Mystery (dying, rising, and going forth) at a time of passage through young adulthood.
“TEC is an important part of my own discipleship journey. I invite you to discover TEC.” – Bishop Iffert, Spiritual Director of TEC
The national TEC website – https://tecconference.org/
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Make a TEC
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
- A follow-up program to help you live out your TEC Experience
- Time to reflect on your life, ideas, hopes and dreams
- Much, much more!
Who Can Attend?
High school juniors, seniors, and all college-age young adults can apply. Everyone 18+ and out of high school must be Virtus trained and compliant.
When is TEC?
TEC weekends are held several times a year at The Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford, OH. The weekend typically begins on a Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. and ends Monday evening at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), requiring a day off school (school note will be provided).
What does it cost?
The cost of $250 includes lodging in a private room at the retreat center, supplies, and three days of meals. No one will be denied due to hardship. Financial assistance is available.
How to Apply
- Complete the application below. Spots are limited – apply early!
- Mail $50 deposit to:
Diocese of Covington
Attn: Angie Poat – TEC registration
1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011 - Your application is not complete until your deposit is received.
- Please note that filling out an application does not guarantee that you have a spot on a particular weekend. You will be notified if you were accepted or if you are placed on a waitlist. You may have to wait until the following TEC retreat.
Questions
Please contact the Youth Ministry Office [email protected] or speak to the Lay Director, Julie Fortner at (859) 468-4301.
