ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY

CATHOLIC CHURCH

January 9, 2019

This is a reminder that your child has registered for the spring confirmation retreat which will take place at the end of the month. We will be traveling to Green Family Camp in Bruceville, Texas located just south of Waco Texas. We are excited to be able to offer this experience to our teens to help them grow more in their faith as they prepare for the final journey towards confirmation. Below is a rundown of the schedule for the weekend.

Friday, February 15 6 –10 p.m. / St. Elizabeth in the Youth Ministry Room Saturday, February 16 8 a.m. / Arrive at St. Elizabeth in the Youth Ministry Room We will have a light continental breakfast and depart by 830 a.m. headed to

Green Family Camp We will spend the night and return the next morning. Sunday, February 17 930 a.m. / Return from Green Family camp and arrive at St. Elizabeth

for 1130 a.m. Mass Students will be released after Mass

Note: We do not have confirmation class scheduled the day they return on February 17.

Below you will find a schedule and packing list. Should you have any questions or concerns, please let me know immediately. If your son/daughter has any medications, they will need to be signed in on Friday evening/Saturday morning and we will distribute them as prescribed, per your instructions. Students will not be allow to self-medicate or keep any medications with them. If your son/daughter has any special dietary needs or restrictions, please let us know so that we can make the necessary accommodations for them. Also below, you will find a consent form that needs to be completed and returned to the RE Office prior to the start of the retreat. Finally, we are looking for a parents to assist us on the retreat and to help with our dinner and breakfast on Friday night and Saturday morning. If you are available to help, please call me at 512-251-9842. Thank you for sharing your teen with us. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide them and your family on this exciting journey towards receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Tressi E. Breecher Director of Religious Education

Este es un recordatorio de que su hijo se ha inscrito para el retiro de confirmación de Otoño que tendrá lugar al final del mes. Viajaremos a Green Family Camp en Bruceville, Texas, ubicado justo al sur de Waco Texas. Estamos emocionados de poder ofrecer esta experiencia a nuestros adolescentes para ayudarles a crecer más en su fe Catolica mientras se preparan para el viaje final hacia la confirmación. A continuación se muestra un resumen de la programación para el fin de semana. Viernes, Febrero 15 6 – 10 p.m. /St. Elizabeth en la salon del Ministerio de la jovenes Sábado, Febrero 16 8 a.m. /Llegada a St. Elizabeth en el salon del Ministerio de jovenes Vamos a tener un desayuno continental ligero y saldremos a las 830 a.m. a dirigirnos a Green Family Camp Pasaremos la noche y regresaremos a la mañana siguiente. Domingo, Febrero 17 930 a.m./regreso de Green Family Camp y llegar a St. Elizabeth para la misa de 11:30 a.m. Los estudiantes se iran con los padres después de la Misa. Nota: Si acaso tenemos una clase de confirmación programada ese día del retiro, no se requerirá que su hijo asista por que el esta asistiendo el retiro. A continuación encontrará un calendario y lista de un paquete. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, por favor hásame saber inmediatamente. Si su hijo/hija tiene algún medicamento, tendrá que ser firmado el viernes por la tarde/Sábado por la mañana y los distribuiremos según lo prescrito, según sus instrucciones. Los estudiantes no se permiten autommedicarse o mantener los medicamentos con ellos. Si su hijo/a tiene alguna necesidad o restricciones dietéticas especiales, por favor háganos saber para que podamos hacer las adaptaciones necesarias para ellos. También a continuación, encontrará un formulario de consentimiento que necesita ser completado y devuelto a la oficina de RE antes del inicio del retiro. Por último, estamos buscando un padres para ayudarnos en el retiro y para ayudar con nuestra cena y desayuno el viernes por la noche y el sábado por la mañana. Si usted está disponible para ayudar, por favor llámeme al 512-251-9842. Gracias por compartir con nosotros a su adolescente. Que el Espíritu Santo continúe guiándolos a ellos y a su familia en este emocionante viaje hacia la recepción del Sacramento de la confirmación. Tressi E. Breecher Director de educación religiosa

Affirmation Letters

We are asking each parent (sponsor, sibling, family member, teacher, coach, etc.) to write a “Secret” letter

or two addressed your child. This letter will be presented to him/her during the retreat. (again, as a

surprise). These letters are confidential and must be sealed so that they cannot be read until distribution

time. The letters must be returned to the RE Office by February 14. The more, the better.

Contents of the letter(s): This is an opportunity for YOU to share feelings and aspirations with your child that sometimes can be

hard to verbalize. We want to allow each parent the chance to share their joy and how proud you are of

your teen. You may elect to write about the concerns or fears you experienced at your age, about your

Confirmation memories, about the good times you remember or a combination of all of the above! The

letter is a private letter, meant only for the eyes of your son/ daughter please make it very special.

They will be given some personal time to read their affirmation letters on Saturday night . The longer- the

better! How often is it that you have your teen’s undivided attention?

You may also wish to include a favorite bible verse, a prayer card, a little love trinket or maybe a saint

medallion- a family picture is always a nice touch too!

Cartas de Apoyo

Le estamos pidiendo a cada padre de familia (padrino, hermanos, familiar, maestro, etc.) que escriba una o

dos cartas “Secretas” dirigida a su hijo(a). Estas cartas se entregaran durante el retiro (como una sorpresa).

Las cartas deben ser confidenciales y deber estar selladas para que no puedan ser leídas hasta el momento

de su entrega. Las cartas deben ser entregadas al departamento de educación religiosa en el sobre provisto

antes del 14 de Febrero. Entre más cartas mejor.

Contenido de las cartas: Esta es una oportunidad para que USTED comparta sentimientos y aspiraciones con su hijo(a) que no son

fáciles de decir en persona. Queremos permitirle a cada padre de familia que comparta cuan feliz y

orgulloso están de su hijo(a). Usted puede escribir de los temores o expectativas que usted tenía a esa edad,

podría hablar de cuando usted hizo su confirmación, de los buenos momentos que han pasado juntos o de

una combinación de todas estas cosas. Las cartas son privadas, solo para los ojos de su hijo(a) por favor

hágala muy especial.

A cada uno se le dará un tiempo individual para que lea las cartas el sábado en la noche. Entre más cartas

mejor. Hace cuanto que no tiene la atención ininterrumpida de su hijo(a)?

También pudiese incluir una cita bíblica favorita, una oración especial, un detalle, una medallita, una foto

familiar. Piense como puede hacer este momento lo mas especial para su hijo(a).

Contact Info and Packing List - Confirmation Retreat 2019 Emergency Contact Information:

Tressi Breecher – Director Religious Education: (512) 413-5875 Maria Watts – Confirmation Coordinator: (512) 922-0730

***In order to reach your teen in an Emergency, please call one of the adults mentioned above***

Retreat Center Address & Phone Number

URJ Greene Family Camp 1192 Smith Lane Bruceville, Texas 76630 – Phone: (254) 859-5411

Departure & Pick-Up Times:

Friday, February 15th – Youth Ministry Room (6-10 pm) – Participants will go home this night.

Saturday, February 16st – Arrive at church by 8 a.m. – Busses will leave at 8:30 am (Overnight Stay at the Retreat Center)

Sunday, February 17th – Candidates and Parents will go to 11:30am Mass

(Candidates will only be dismissed after Mass)

Snack and Drink Donations – (Bring on Friday, Feb 15)

If your last Names begins with:______ bring ______

A-F (1) Cracker/Cookie Variety Box G-O 24 Pack of Water Bottles P-S (2) Boxes of Capri Sun T-Z (1) Frito-Lay “Doritos” Variety Pack

Packing List:

(Remember: Pack Appropriate Clothes for Mass on Sunday) Bring:

Sleeping bag/Linens Pillow Towel and Washcloth Toiletries Wearable Pajamas Clothes for Sunday Mass Jacket or Sweatshirt Shoes for outdoors Socks Shower shoes Flashlight

Do not Bring:

Bad Attitudes or Issues Cell phone Mp3 player, iPod DVD players or Video games Watch or Alarm clock Homework/Reading Material Pocket Knife or other Weapons Illegal drugs or Alcohol Energy Drinks or Supplements

Contactos y Lista de Equipaje – Retiro de Confirmación 2019 Información de Emergencia:

Tressi Breecher – Director Religious Education: (512) 413-5875 Maria Watts – Confirmation Coordinator: (512) 922-0730

**Para poder comunicarse con su hijo(a) en una emergencia por favor comuníquese los adultos antes mencionados**

Dirección del Centro de Retiro y Teléfono

URJ Greene Family Camp 1192 Smith Lane Bruceville, Texas 76630 – Teléfono: (254) 859-5411

Horarios de Salidas y Llegadas:

Viernes, 15 de Febrero – Salón de ministerio juvenil (6-10pm) – Alumnos se irán a su casa esta noche

Sábado, 16 de Febrero – Llegar a la Iglesia a las 8am – Buses salen a las 8:30 am

(Alumnos se quedan en centro de retiro esta noche)

Domingo, 17 de Febrero – Alumnos Y Padres irán a Misa de 11:30am. (Alumnos solo podrán ir a casa después de Misa)

Donaciones de Botanas y Bebidas – (Traer el Viernes 15 de Feb)

Si su apellido comienza con: ______ traiga ______

A-F (1) Paquete variado de galletas de sal (crackers) G-O (1) Paquete de 24 botellas de agua P-S (2) Cajas de Capri Sun T-Z (1) Paquete variado de Doritos o Cheetos

Lista de equipaje:

(Recuerde: Empaque ropa apropiada para Misa el Domingo) Traiga:

Buena Actitud Bolsa de Dormir/Ropa de Cama Almohada Toalla de Baño Artículos de Aseo Personal Pijamas Decentes Ropa para Misa Chamarra o Sweater Zapatos para exterior Medias Zapatos para el Baño Linterna

No Traiga:

Mala Actitud o Problemas Teléfono Celular IPod , MP3, Tableta Reproductor DVD o Video Juegos Reloj de Pulso o de Alarma Tareas Escolares o Material para Leer Navajas o Armas Drogas Ilegales o Alcohol Bebidas o Pastillas Energizante

Parental Consent for Youth to Participate in Activity, Emergency Medical Information, and Release

Participant: (name)

Parents: (names),

for themselves, heirs, executors, and administrators.

Event February 16-17, 2019 / Confirmation Retreat / Green Family Camp,

Bruceville, Texas

Parish/School: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Pflugerville, Texas, a Texas non-profit

corporation, including its faculty, employees, contractors, clergy, agents, facilitators,

and volunteers

Diocese: The Catholic Diocese of Austin, a Texas non-profit corporation, including its employees,

contractors, clergy, agents, facilitators, and volunteers

Transportation Provider: Durham School Services

A. The undersigned represent that they are the parents or legal guardians of Participant and have full

authority under law to sign this document.

B. Parents grant their permission for Participant to enroll and participate in the Event.

C. Parents acknowledge and agree that:

(1) Participant and Parents voluntarily seek to participate in the Event;

(2) The Event may involve physical activity that involves risk of injury;

(3) Participant and Parents will abide by all policies and rules established for Event and instructions

of those persons facilitating, organizing, or overseeing the Event;

(4) Parents and Participant are responsible for Participant’s conduct during the Event and are

responsible for any damages, claims, or other costs caused by Participant or incurred as a result

Participant’s conduct; and

(5) If Participant’s conduct is inappropriate, unsafe or detrimental to the Event, other participants or

other persons, Parish/School or the Diocese may be suspend or expel Participant from the Event

and future Events.

D. Unless this paragraph is struck and initialed by the undersigned, Parents authorize Parish/School and

the Diocese to provide over-the-counter aspirin, pain relievers, cold medicine, and other over-the-

counter medications to Participant at Participant’s request if the Parish/School or Diocese deem it

reasonable to do so. The Parish/School will make reasonable attempts to notify Parents prior to

authorizing any such over-the-counter medication.

E. In the event of an emergency or a situation that is reasonably considered to be an emergency, Parents

authorize the Parish/School and the Diocese to seek and authorize emergency medical care to be

given to Participant (for example, first aid, medication, anesthesia, or surgery). The Parish/School

will make reasonable attempts to notify Parents prior to authorizing any such emergency care.

F. Parents grant Parish/School and the Diocese permission:

(1) To photograph and video tape Participant during the Event; and

(2) to use the photographs and video tapes in publications and promotions of the Parish/School and

the Diocese, including but not limited to publications such as websites, newsletters,

advertisements, scrapbooks, and yearbooks.

G. To the extent permitted by law, Parents, for themselves and for Participant, release and agree

to indemnify and hold harmless the Parish/School, the Diocese, and the Transportation

Provider from any and all liability, claims, demands, and costs which may arise as a result of

Participant’s participation in the Event or which is, in any way, related to such participation.

This paragraph covers loss under any theory of loss (negligence or otherwise) including but

not limited to personal injury or property damage. Parents and Participant assume all risk of

injury or loss to themselves or their property.

Parent/Guardian signature: Date:

Parent/Guardian signature: Date:

Participant signature: Date:

Please provide the following information.

Emergency Contact and Insurance Information

In the event of an emergency contact:

Phone:

Alternatively, contact:

Phone:

Participant’s Insurance Carrier:

Phone:

Address:

Copy of insurance card must be attached.

Date of Last Tetanus Booster:

Participant has the following conditions (allergies, medical conditions, etc.):

Attach additional sheets if necessary

Participant is currently taking the following medication:

Attach copies of prescription and any instructions related to the medication, including

the amount and timing of dosages.

Special Instructions or Other Information: