About

Bishop Burbidge invites all teens of the Diocese to join him at RALLY 2025!
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. Our parish will join hundreds of teens and leaders from across the Diocese for a day of faith, friendship, and fun.

Details

When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA.
How to Sign Up: Teens register through their parish Youth Ministry — see basilica registration below!
Drop-Off & Pick-Up (Basilica Group): more details coming soon!

Line Up

Keynote Speaker: Ali Hoffman

A Catholic speaker, artist, and storyteller who helps young people see how God is at work in their lives.

After graduating from the University of St. Thomas (Catholic & Family Studies), she served with NET Ministries and worked in youth ministry in Texas.

Through The Oodles of Doodles, Ali blends art, prayer, and encouragement— often sharing joyful “kitchen dance” moments that point back to Christ.

Illusionist: Giancarlo Bernini

A Catholic magician and speaker whose mind-bending illusions serve the Gospel.

With a degree in Religious Studies and a love for apologetics, he ties themes like identity in Christ and sacramental life into an engaging show. He’s performed at major conferences, on national TV, and on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

Breakout Sessions

Three breakout rounds on prayer, discipleship, and daily Gospel living— led by presenters from across the Diocese, including the Basilica’s own Mariane Staron.

Games & Entertainment

From inflatables and the rock wall to GaGa, 9 Square, and Bingo— there’s something for everyone throughout the day.

Dinner

Enjoy hundreds of pizzas (including the famous bacon pizza!) to refuel before the evening program.

Desserts: Smiley’s & Rita’s

Sweet treats from Smiley’s Ice Cream and Rita’s Italian Ice round out the meal.

Registration

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Permission Form

Participant Name*

First Last

Date of Birth*

T-Shirt Size*

School*

Grade in 2025-26*

Parent/Guardian Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Parent/Guardian Primary Phone*

Parent/Guardian Secondary Phone

Parent/Guardian Email*

Parental Permission and Liability Release*

As parent/legal guardian of the participant named above, I give my permission to participate fully in the Basilica of Saint Mary's trip to the Diocesan RALLY on Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at Bishop O'Connell High School, 6600 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22213. I agree to indemnify and hereby release the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and his successors in office, as well as the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and all Diocesan clergy, employees, volunteers, and participating parishes and schools from any and all liability, claims, demands for personal injury, sickness and death, as well as property damage and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned of the participant resulting from said participant’s involvement in the above mentioned event (including transportation to and from the event). Furthermore, I on behalf of the participant hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, damage, and expenses resulting from said participant’s involvement in the above-described event.

Informed Consent to Medical Treatment:*

I request that in my absence the above-named minor be admitted to any hospital or medical facility for diagnosis and treatment when a condition or injury arises that is serious enough that a reasonable person would seek care right away. I request and authorize physicians, dentists, and staff, duly licensed as Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Dentistry or other such licensed technicians or nurses, to perform any diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, operative procedures and x-ray treatment of the above minor. I have not been given a guarantee as to the results of examination or treatment. I authorize the hospital or medical facility to dispose of any specimen or tissue taken from the above-named minor. I assume full responsibility for all costs of such treatment. Further, should it be necessary for the participant to return home due to medical, disciplinary, or other reasons, I do hereby assume responsibility for the participant’s transportation home and any costs related thereto.

Photo, Press, Audio, and Electronic Media Release:

I authorize the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, its parishes, its schools and/or the Arlington Catholic Herald to use and publish my child’s photograph, video and/or audio recording along with their name identifying them for educational, news stories, illustration and/or marketing purposes.

High School Diocesan RALLY 2025

A high-energy day of worship, formation, and fun for high school teens across the Diocese of Arlington.