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Bishop Burbidge invites all teens of the Diocese to join him at RALLY 2024!

This annual event is an opportunity for the young Church in the Diocese of Arlington to gather each year to pray, learn, and celebrate the Catholic faith. RALLY includes Mass with Bishop Burbidge, Eucharistic Adoration, inspirational speakers and entertainers, breakout sessions, inflatable games, music, and more!

RALLY is designed to be open to any high school aged youth wanting to attend, at any stage in their faith journey. In past years, more than 900 teens and adult leaders from 53 parishes and missions attended RALLY!

Details

WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2024, 11:30am-8:30pm

WHERE: Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA

DROP OFF & PICK UP: Drop off and pick up will take place at the parish’s Youth House, 307 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

• Kris Frank serves as the Chief Mission Officer for the National Eucharistic Congress and has had the privilege of traveling around the country, sharing the Gospel at retreats, camps, conferences, and parish missions for many years. In 2020, Kris published his first book, “Hope Always: An Anchor for Life’s Storms.” To learn more about Kris, click here.
• Meg Hunter-Kilmer is an itinerant missionary and storyteller who has traveled to all 50 states (plus 25 countries) telling people about the fierce and tender love of God. She has written three books, her most recent being “Pray for Us: 75 Saints who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled on Their Way to Holiness.” To learn more about Meg, click here.

MUSIC:John Paul Von Arx seeks to share his faith and love for country music in venues all across America and has been performing professionally for the last 12 years. Since the release of his debut solo album in 2018, John Paul has been known for his advocacy work for people with Down Syndrome and their families. To learn more about John Paul, click here.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Three rounds of breakout sessions where teens can learn about different aspects of the Catholic faith and be encouraged in their relationship with Christ!

GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT – From inflatables and the rock wall to GaGa, 9 Square, and Bingo, there is something for everyone!

DELICIOUS DINNER – Hundreds of pizzas (including the ever-popular bacon pizza!) with dessert from Smiley’s Ice Cream and Rita’s Italian Ice.

Registration

Questions?

Please contact Youth Director, Mariane Staron, at mstaron@stmaryoldtown.org or 703-836-4100.