November 1st, 2008

Come THIS Saturday for FREE lunch and our conversation about Moral Decision Making. During an election year there are many issues and topics discussed between candidates. Come discuss these with others while enjoying Pumpkin Pie!!!

Lunch n' Learn is from 12pm - 2pm in PC 117/119. Please look for signs at the entrance. We'll see you there!!!!!!!!!!

Lunch n' Learn is once a month on Saturdays.

SAFE Retreat

Time for the SAFE Retreat!!!
December 5 - 6
Cost = $50
please do not let cost stop you from participating - call or talk to Regina Simony 248-689-8380

This retreat is open to all Confirmed teens who would like to lead the Confirmation Candidates on their Cross-Training Confirmation Retreat (February 6 - 8, 2009). You MUST attend this retreat to facilitate the Cross-Training Confirmation Retreat in February. On the SAFE Retreat you will learn how to facilitate the Confirmation Retreat in addition to having an AMAZING time!!!

If you would like to attend the SAFE Retreat - please download the permission slip (click here), fill it out and turn it and $50 into Regina Simony on or before November 12, 2008.

October Teen Spotlight

Carol Monis
Sophomore, Athens H.S.

Birth Date: August 6, 1993
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Extracurricular Activities: AHS Chemistry Club, Dance and B.A.S.I.C.
Favorite Music: I like all sorts of music, but my favorite bands would definitely be Hedley and Coldplay.
Favorite College Team: Michigan all the way!!! "Sorry Fr. JJ"
Favorite School Subject: Drama
When I grow up: I want to be a doctor because I love to help people and contribute to the community.
Why I come to B.A.S.I.C.: I come to B.A.S.I.C. because the community is really great. B.A.S.I.C. feels like a second family to me because everyone comes together for meaningful discussion and fun times! I'm really glad I joined B.A.S.I.C. because I've made a lot of friends and I feel like I'm giving back to God.
Me in 3 words: Fun, Ambitious and Out-going

Called to Serve Workshop

November 8, 2008 @ 10:00a
St. Hugo of the Hills
(lunch provided)

This is for any of you who are Teen Catechists for Cross-Training, who would like to lead the Confirmation Retreat, who are on Teen Council: anyone who volunteers assisting and adult or in a direct service role involving younger children.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Download the flyer "Called to Serve" from downloadable forms -->>

Called to Serve is an exciting, interactive, skill-building workshop designed to enhance your skills for volunteer ministry. The workshop will help you improve communication skills with peers and adults, recognize and respond to various behaviors, learn how to work with and be a role model for younger children, and learn about safe and healthy boundaries in your interactions with others. At the end of the workshop you will be commissioned to go forth more competent in your volunteer roles.

Haunted Convent Halloween Party

Next Sunday, October 26, 2008, B.A.S.I.C. will be teaming up with St. Andrew's Youth Group for a night of hauntedness, fun and friends. We will meet at 6:30p in the Davidson Center. We will be traveling by 15 passenger van to St. Andrew Catholic Church in downtown Rochester. You must have a permission slip to attend. This is a costume party (but a costume is not required). If you have any questions please contact me - my information is listed at the bottom of the webpage. See you Sunday!!!

Download the permission slip ASAP!

Cost = 1 can of tuna

Faith Night

Last night at B.A.S.I.C. there were 40 fellow teens! It was a great night of fun. We started out with a game called "Drop the Blankie" - we'll play it again at some point! Then we had an obstacle course set-up... BUT you had to go through it blind-folded. Teens were guided through by teen council members who were providing both correct and incorrect directions. It was up to you to listen to the voice telling you the truth.

After the obstacle course we went into small group and and discussions about faith. About what faith is and what it means. Then we started to talk about things that our Catholic faith holds: the Trinity, the Virgin Mary, the Sacraments, Transubstantiation, Heaven and Hell, Angels and our Profession of Faith. It was a topic that stirred much discussion in small groups and many questions...

We will be having another B.A.S.I.C. night to continue this discussion around our faith. But in the meantime there were many questions and comments about faith and Catholicism. I'd like to continue this discussion on faith through the blog. At the bottom of this post you can make comments - I invite you all to make comments about the night, faith, or ask questions. Fr. JJ, Fr. Mark or myself will do our best to respond to these questions. I'll look for your questions!!!

Happy Blogging!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday to all October Birthday's!!!

Jessica Gilbert
Joe Colo
Seth Bucholz
David Pierzynski
Ed Schneider
Sam Ward
Susan Blake
Michelle Sullivan
Matt Fitzpatrick
Anne Weil
Mallary Schnuphase

Monday Night Prayer

A 30 minute prayer service for YOU to have some extra time with God during the week. MNP will offer you many different styles and traditions of prayer; so every Monday night will be a unique experience. There are so many forms of prayer and by experiencing them you'll find out how you best communicate with God and how you best listen to God.

Please join us every Monday night at 8:30pm in the Divine Mercy Chapel!

B.A.S.I.C. Fall Camp 2008

FALL CAMP IS FULL!
sorry but there are no more spaces available for fall camp. Be sure to sign up for other events with B.A.S.I.C. There will be plenty more!

A unique retreat experience where you will not only learn about leadership but experience it first hand... You will be challenged physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually through this experience. It is a great opportunity to learn about yourself and your faith. The retreat is Friday, November 7th to Sunday, November 9th!

Monday, October 20th @ 7:00 pm

APeX Ministries proudly presents an evening of Christian Vaudeville...

Please join us for a night of fun and laughter as Gene and Brad of APeX Ministries spread the Word of God through storytelling, faith sharing, comedy, drama, music, death defying juggling, and prayer. WE WANT YOU THERE! Bring your friends-no questions asked.

For more information on APeX Ministries, visit: http://www.apexministries.com