Welcome! See you Labor Day Weekend!

To Encounter Christ (TEC)

Atlanta TEC Retreat #38 Sat. Aug. 31Mon. Sept. 2, 2013
Dear TEC #38 Applicant: This three-part application has the information you need to apply to join thousands of young adults in the international TEC community! Part 1 - General information (below) about the times, dates, cost, what to bring, etc. You keep this part! Part 2 The application (next page) to fill out and return with your fee ($75 by Mon. Aug. 12; $85 after Aug. 12) as soon as possible. If the fee is a concern, please discuss it with Rudy. Part 3 The reference form (last page) is to be completed by an adult that you know well in order to place you in a small group before you arrive. If you have any questions about TEC, please call Rudy Schlosser at 678-794-3200 or email ToEncounterChrist@gmail.com. We hope to see you for this Atlanta TEC weekend! Peace and joy! Atlanta TEC About TEC #38 Keep This General Information When is the TEC weekend? Labor Day Weekend, Sat. August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2013 When does it begin? Sat. August 31 sign in 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (program begins promptly after sign in) It is important that you strive to arrive during the sign-in time. When does it end? Mon. Sept. 2, 2013 at approximately 5:00 p.m. It is important for participants to remain at the retreat facility for the duration of the retreat. Where will TEC be held? Kings Retreat, 111 School Rd., Dallas, GA 30132, http://kingsretreat.org/Directions.html What should I bring? Comfortable casual clothes Towel and toiletries Nicer clothes for liturgy (1 night) Sleeping bag or blankets and pillow

How much does it cost? $75 by Mon. Aug. 12; $85 after Mon. Aug. 12 Who can attend a TEC? Adults ages 18 to 40, married or single. What is it? TEC is a recognized movement of the Roman Catholic Church, offering to youth and young adults an experience of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus. The experience includes: A fresh, different atmosphere
Meeting other young adults from the Archdiocese Reflecting and sharing your hopes, ideals, and dreams Presentations by priests, deacons, sisters, & young adults Finding God & encountering Christ - risen & alive today!

Deadline to apply/return form: As soon as possible! Register before it sells out like the last retreat!

Complete & Send This Page In

TEC #38: Labor Day Weekend, Sat. August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2013 Please complete this participant application and return it and a check for $75 ($85 after Aug. 12) payable to Atlanta TEC to: Rudy Schlosser, 9059 Fieldgreen Ct., Jonesboro, GA 30238 Please provide this basic information. Name:___________________________Gender:____Nickname:____________Birthdate:__________ Confirmation Name (if applicable):____________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________ Phone/Home:__________________Work:____________________________Cell:________________ E-mail address:______________________________________________________________ School or occupation:____________________________ Year in college (if applicable):___________ Religion:___________________________________________Parish:___________________________ Do you know anyone else going on this TEC?_______If so, who?_____________________________ In case of emergency, call:____________________________at:______________________________ Name of Parent(s):__________________________________________________________________ Address of Parent(s) :_______________________________________________________________ Phone of Parent(s):__________________________________ Prayer is important to this weekend. May we contact your family in order that they might pray for you during TEC? ___Yes ___ No Please complete these questions about you. 1. Do you play a musical instrument? If so, which ones? _____________________________________ Please bring them to celebrate the closing liturgy on Sunday! 2. Have you participated in athletics, drama, leadership positions or other activities at school, church, or in your community? __________________________________________________________________ 3. How many brothers/sisters do you have?_______________ 4. Has any family member been on a TEC weekend? If so, what are their names?__________________ 5. Are you involved with a local parish? If so, how and which one? ___________________________ 6. What are your plans for next year?____________________________________________________ 7. Why do you want to participate in a TEC weekend?______________________________________ 8. Describe any other retreat experiences you have had._____________________________________ 9. How did you find out about TEC? ___________________________________________________ 10. Are you on any medication, or have any allergies or disabilities your team should know about?______________________________ 11. Circle the best way to contact you: Cell phone E-mail Text Message Letter mailed to you 12. Any other comments?______________________________________________________________

Give to a Friend to Complete & Return

Dear Friend: The young adult who has given you this form has applied to participate in a TEC (To Encounter Christ) weekend in the Atlanta area. Hundreds of TEC weekends have been held around the world since 1965 to bring young people into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and provide a powerful experience in Christian living. The weekend is based on solid Catholic theological principles. Thousands of young people have shared that the program touched their lives deeply and has had a positive influence on their personal value system. In order for the TEC Team to better serve each participant, we ask that you fill out the reference form on the bottom of this page and return it to the address below. Your comments may be shared with TEC Team Formation. Additionally, we kindly ask you to please pray for this person - that TEC might have a positive, enriching influence on his/her life. The TEC #38 is Labor Day Weekend, Sat. Aug. 31 Mon., Sept. 2, 2013. If you have any questions or desire to know more about the program, please feel free to call 678-794-3200 or email ToEncounterChrist@gmail.com. Sincerely in Christ, The TEC

Community

Please complete this form and return it as soon as possible to: Rudy Schlosser, 9059 Fieldgreen Ct., Jonesboro, GA 30238 Name of person applying for TEC:____________________________________________________ Circle all appropriate descriptions of the applicant and comment if necessary. My acquaintance with this young person: distant average very close teacher priest Exercise of leadership: none little average above average very strong Areas of leadership: athletics government social spiritual community work parish program other:___________ Maturity: immature somewhat mature very mature Psychologically adjusted: poorly adjusted average very well adjusted Relationship to peers: loner very quiet talkative well liked respected Attitude toward religion: antagonistic indifferent searching positive pious Participation in a discussion group: quiet average talkative domineering good leader This information is confidential and used to determine how to place the person in a discussion table. Please give an overall description or other important information:__________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Your name and phone number:___________________________________________________________