Application Form or to to switec.org
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville
Office of Youth & Young Adult Formation
What is TEC?
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a three day experience of Christian living for persons who are searching for goals, for acceptance, for meaning, for community, for values, and for God.
At TEC, you will experience...
- a fresh and exciting place away from home, school, and work
- meeting youth from other areas of the Diocese
- finding how God fits in your life
- encountering Jesus Christ, risen and alive today
- time to reflect on your life, ideas, hopes, and dreams
- and much, much more than you can imagine!
TEC is based on Freedom
It is very important to realize that TEC is a voluntary experience. Candidates must WANT to participate and are allowed to leave if necessary. No one should be required to make a TEC in order to fulfill a graduation, confirmation, a bet, or a promise. TEC is an exercise in freedom. Parents and peers need to respect a candidates freedom to participate.
How old do you need to be to make a TEC?
This retreat is open to teens age 17 through 22. Teens who are in their junior year but who have not reached their 17th birthday will also be accepted. TEC is also available for adults over age 22 who wish to take an active role in the TEC movement. Teens who have completed their sophomore year but before their junior year begins are invited to attend.
What are the details to participate in TEC?
TEC weekends are held four times a year at St. Mary's Church in Ireland, IN. The weekend begins on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. and ends Monday evening at 6 p.m.
You will need to bring clothes for Sunday Mass and casual clothes for the rest of the weekend suitable for recreation, and coats and jackets in season. Bring towels, washcloths, personal hygiene articles, sleeping bag and pillow.
How do I sign-up for TEC?
Complete the application (TEC application- click here and print) and have a parent or guardian sign and date. Mail the application to the address at the top of the form.
How much does TEC cost?
A $35 fee is expected for a TEC weekend, however, no applicant will be turned away. For those in need, Holy Redeemer will respectfully contact our adult sponsors and discreetly find a way for your make a TEC.
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Q & A for Parents
4th Day Community
(This section if for those who have made a TEC before)
OK, so you had an awesome experience at TEC!
Do you want to go again?
YOU CAN - but this time you get to work behind the scenes as a:
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teen resource
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wheatie
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teen cook
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sacristan
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music (play instrument/sing)
Go to www.switec.org or click here and fill out the TEAM APPLICATION form. A representative of TEC will contact you shortly after with verification for a particular weekend! Good Luck! Working a TEC is an awesome experience. Especially if you invite your friends to make the TEC.
Adults:
We need your help also to make this awesome weekend happen. Clear your schedule for the next TEC and fill out the TEAM APPLICATION form and your set! I hope to work with you soon!
For More Information
visit www.switec.org for more 4th day information, including:
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most recent team updates
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updated TEC dates
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adults forms
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Community of Disciples dates, times and locations
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upcoming events and reunions
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and committee reports
