Testimonials

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for an INCREDIBLE camp last year! Having taken teens on work camps for the past 6 years, for some reason last summer was different … in a very good way. I cannot possibly describe to you in words the change, closeness, and growth that has occurred within our youth group since we returned last summer.

Cassi V. - Youth Minister

I can't thank you enough!! Our students are still talking about Alive In You - it was one of the best experiences our teens have had. It was a balanced mix of service, praise and worship, and conference. The students left excited about their Catholic faith and ready to share that with their peers back home. Everything was so organized, well thought out and exactly what the teens were looking for. We haven't stopped talking about what a great week we shared together and we are looking forward to next year's Alive In You experience.

Sarah Simon - Campus Minister
Xavier High School

The mission trip to New Orleans was by far the most captivating retreat of my life and has really inspired me to become the best Catholic that I can be. What made this trip so unique were the many different aspects of Catholicism that we were able to practice. Between dancing and singing to praise and worship music, praying deeper as a group, helping on worksites, attending Mass, praying the Rosary, spending time together, playing sports, competing with other parishes, and countless other activities, we learned to see Jesus in everything we do.

Chris K. - Teenager

I feel leaps and bounds closer to God and to my parish as well. Alive In You was like nothing I've ever experienced in my life. I've never felt a more powerful presence than the one I experienced at Alive In You. I made plenty of new friends and the old ones from my parish became like a family to me. The faith of the Alive In You staff inspired me to really dig deep. I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and dedication.

Lindsay W. - Teenager

Working together with our youth group allowed us to grow closer to each other when we didn’t even know it was possible. We came back with such a bond that has only strengthened through daily life.

Nicole M. - Teenager

I loved how CATHOLIC the retreat was. You walk in and see Jesus, Mary, and Mother Theresa … how cool is that???

Devyn S. - Teenager

Alive In You was definitely one of the best weeks of my entire life. The programs were awesome, the worksites were awesome, and the abundance of prayer, song, and witness talks was unbelievable. I can't wait to bring all this back to my own community and spread the word to others.

Zach F. - Teenager

Thank you so much for EVERYTHING last week. Alive in You was AMAZING! Honestly its the BEST conference and work camp I've ever been to and I've been in youth ministry for eight years.

Rikki Martin - Youth Minister

Did anyone notice how everyone on the staff knew who we were? They were like, hey St. Ben’s what’s up? Or hey Erin, how was your work site today? There were so many of us there yet they knew who we were

Erin T. - Teenager

I am so impressed by the leadership and devotion of the team that led this camp. People so young having such a profound influence, it just amazes me.

Linn Biron - Parent

Our recent mission trip with Alive in You was spiritually powerful. Words cannot describe the presence of God throughout the entire week. Not only was God present at the work sites and during the evening sessions, but he was also submerged within our kids. I was so proud of our kids and how hard they worked and how emotionally charged they were as participants in Alive in You. Thank you for providing a well-structured and extremely meaningful mission trip. Thanks to you, our young adults and youth leaders have hundreds of memories embedded in their hearts forever.

Greg Shurman - Adult Leader

I am confident that the Alive in You ministry will be a huge success. Jim and Heather Weir are a dynamic young adult couple with a vision of developing spirituality, self esteem, faith, and leadership skills to our young Catholics.

Father Jack Flynn, OSA, Province Secretary
Villanova University