torch committee presentation 2/18/2011 (notes)
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This powerpoint contains notes from the regional meeting for TORCH Committee members. Please note, due dates are tentative in this powepoint, so don't use them as set dates yet. More Information can be found at www.torch12.comTRANSCRIPT
T.O.R.C.H. (Texas – Oklahoma Regional Conference Houston) Core Committee Gathering – Garland, TX |
December 18th, 2011
St. Thomas Syro Malabar Diocese of Chicago & St. Joseph Syro Malabar Catholic Church of Houston
Conference Theme
Walking with God/Walk in the Light; Psalm 56:13
For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
New Conference Planning Idea
Using ideas and methods in other Syro Malabar Conferences, TORCH has done a new formatting scheme
Instead of one church taking the entire workload, we are distributing the tasks and assignments to make this conference a group effort
“To know, love, and build the church…” – DYA Mission Statement
Simple Breakdown
T.O.R.C.H. 2012 Daily Activites
Daily Activities
Wednesday
Mini Games
Focuses on
team building
ThursdayPraise Night
Embracing the
arts and faith
FridayDodgebal
l + Campfire
Having fun by sports
means and
bonding at night
Lectures
Enrich the Syro Malabar Faith
Ice Breakers
Simply to “break the ice”
Breakdown for Your Assignment
Daily Activities
WednesdayMini Games
Focuses on team building
ThursdayPraise Night
Embracing the arts and faith
FridayDodgeball +
Campfire
Having fun by sports means and bonding at night
Mini Games Night – McAllen/San Antonio/Oklahoma
Multiple 15-20 minute games that get groups to work in a fun and collective way.
Games must be religious based. Lead church must be able to have leaders
prepared explain the games Leader must also have materials ready
and extra games incase time goes by a bit too fast
Allotted time: One evening (2-3 hours) Contact: Nicole Stephen – (832) 867 7307
Praise Night - Garland
Participation is required from all churches, Praise night consists of youth groups formulating
a stage performance consisting of a religious background. This is NOT like Inter-Parish. Skits can be very modern, but must have a good lesson.
After performances, we end the night with adoration
Lead church may team up with another church to get the task completed, but no more than 2
Allotted Time: Mid-Afternoon/Evening Contact: Clement Kurian – (832) 768 7289
Praise Night (continued)
Lead Church Responsibilities Obtain registration form for each
church’s program Arrange an MC and committee to run the
function Be able to delegate tasks among church
members (such as lighting, music, schedule, etc)
Keep in contact with Houston Representative with questions and suggestions
Dodgeball – CoppellCampfire – Houston
Dodgeball tournament requires extensive planning
Lead church will coordinate campfire. Examples: music group, more group
games, a snack (i.e. Smores) Lead church may take this in a totally
different direction and change it up! Allotted time: The entire half of Friday
(lunch onwards) Contact: Geo Thayil (281) 630 8185
Side Notes: T-Shirt Contest
For this year’s T.O.R.C.H. t-shirt, we will use designs submitted from youth across the region. The best design will be selected and used as the conference official shirt. Must deal with the theme.
(Tenative) End of Design Contest Feburary 15th
(Tenative) End of voting May 1st
Due Dates for “Game Plan”
We hope to have a mock plan from each church and their topics sometime in January as we plan to launch all registration in February
Registration for Conference and all Events will open up then and close end of June
Budget plans are due with draft 1 by end of Jan
TENATIVE Information
Proposed dates: August 8th -11th
Open to 9th graders (as of Fall 2012) and up
Volunteers from outside parishes are allowed to participate in the program, but must still pay a fee. There is also a training that they must go through, along with all volunteers.
Location: Texas Baptist Encampment Approximate cost: $150-200 (all inclusive)
Staying Connected
Replying to emails will be a key in involvement of the conference.
Most of all, a facebook group will help us to communicate more effectively. Posts regarding questions, ideas, and concerns and be duly noted.
Before conference, we would like to have at least 1-2 meetings through means of video calling or conference calling
Ways to know official information
To hear about any final and official updates with the conference, please check with the facebook group and then follow the TORCH website that will be launched soon.
This will be where we announce any competitions (ie. Theme songs, promotional videos, etc.)
Thank you for participating with us to create one of
the most memorable Youth Conferences our region has
ever seen!