Youth

THE PRESENCE 2021Due to the ongoing COVID restrictions, The Presence is cancelled for 2021. We anticipate The Presence will return in 2022. The Presence is an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist specifically for 9th – 12th grade high school youth that brings them to the merciful, and loving real presence of Christ. Participants must attend as part of a group. 

The Presence retreat remains an option that fulfills the diocesan requirement for a Confirmation retreat for those of high school age preparing to receive that sacrament. Confirmation candidates should coordinate their attendance at The Presence with their parish Director of Religious Education.

All adult participants must be properly background-checked and Virtus complete. No exceptions. For information on background-checks and Virtus certification, contact your parish or collaborative Safety Environment Coordinator. For more information about The Presence,  please visit The Presence website or contact George Dragan at gdragan@diokzoo.org, by phone at 269-903-0141.