TEC 2009

When and Where – 2009
• August 7-9, 2009 – TEC 53 – Rochester
• October, 2009-MEA – TEC 54 – Pipestone
• February 12-14, 2010 - Waseca

TEC begins on Friday or Saturday morning at 9:30
a.m. and ends Sunday or Monday evening at
6:00 p.m. * Handicap accessible.

What is TEC?
TEC is a three-day retreat weekend based on the Paschal Mystery: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. TEC originated as “Teens Encounter Christ” in 1965 as a retreat experience for high school students. Pathways TEC brings teens and adults together to be participants in encountering Christ as the family of God during the weekends. TEC is open to all youth ages 16 and older.


What Happens On the Weekend?
A TEC weekend works to build spiritual growth through participation in group activities. Although some time is given for individual prayer and reflection, the emphasis throughout the weekend is on group participation through music, discussions, talks, prayer, Scripture, liturgy and celebration.

Each day of the retreat has a central theme:

􀀽 “Die Day” is the first day- a day centered on
the death of Jesus Christ. On “Die Day”
participants reflect on many different
aspects of their lives, focusing on better
relationships with God, self and others.

􀀽 “Rise Day” is the second day, a joyous
celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. On “Rise Day” participants celebrate
the presence of God’s love in their lives.

􀀽 “Go Day” is the third day- a day which
explores the continuous call to spread the
Good News. On “Go Day” participants
recognize and prepare to carry forth the
message of Jesus Christ.

Applications are available www.dow.org under Youth and Family, Pathways TEC or call Mary White at 507-280-0917 for more information about the TEC experience.

For more information or to sign up please visit the Diocese Website or grab an application brochure from the Gathering Space kiosk.