What?
An ECHO Weekend is a time set aside to be with the Lord and His
people. It is a time of listening, worshiping, praying, and rejoicing.
This is not done in an academic environment but in a warm, supportive,
and open atmosphere. An ECHO is a weekend young people can use to
experience the goodness of the Lord within themselves and within
others.
Participants in an ECHO often form deep and lasting friendships
with each other and with the Lord.
Having been touched by the Lord in this special way, young people
acquire the desire and the means to bring Christ to others.
Who?
The ECHO Weekend is open to all High School sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Younger students are advised to wait until they have been confirmed.
College Freshmen and sophomores may also participate.
The ECHO Weekend is conducted by a team of highly trained priests,
adults and young people. ECHO is endorsed by the Catholic Church
of the Diocese of Fall River.
Why?
The purpose of the ECHO Weekend is to deepen the relationship between
the young persons, Jesus, and the Church. It is a relationship begun
in Baptism and strengthened in the Sacrament of Confirmation. The
ECHO affords the opportunity for young people to experience God's
love for them in a profound and often surprising way. It assists
them to prepare for a life of faith in a world sometimes hostile
to Christian values.
Where & How?
The ECHO Weekends are held at the Craigville Conference Center
in the town of Barnstable. The offering for room and board is
$125.00.
Applications may be printed from
this website or may be obtained from an adult or young person
involved in the program. Many rectories and Religious Education
Centers also have applications available. Each applicant must
be sponsored by a person who has already experience an ECHO. The
sponsor assists the participant with follow-up activities. These
activities include weekly meetings held in all areas of the Cape. If you need a sponsor, send in your application and we will locate one for you.
For More Information
Please write:
ECHO of Cape Cod
79 Puritan Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
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