Zanesville Catholic Youth

The Catholic Commitee on Scouting is sponsoring a Catholic Camporee from Friday, May 15 to Saturday May 16.  The Camporee is different this year in that all youth are being invited to participate.  As a part of the Camporee, there will be a one-day program (on Saturday, May 16) for grades 1-5.  For grades 6-12 there is the weekend program from Friday to Saturday.  The theme will be “Saints, Angels and Heroes.”

Catholic Camporee is modeled after World Youth Day celebrations that the Pope holds at locations all around teh globe every third year.  At the culmination of WYD, youth sleep under teh stars holding vigil for the Lord.  Since many youth cannot attend WYD, Bishop Campbell wanted them to be able to experience something similar here in central Ohio.  There will be youth-led discussions, games, campfires, skits and sings, service projects, Adoration, Confession, and Mass.

Participants will need to bring their own tents, sleeping gear, and cups. All other dining utensils will be supplied. Provisional camping is available with early registration.

This year, the Camporee is practically in our own backyard.  It will be held at the Dominican Church of St. Joseph in Somerset, the birthplace of Catholicism in Ohio.

If you would like to attend, please contact the parish offices.