Happening in the Diocese of Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happening

Who may attend Happening?
Any youth in 10-12th grade may attend Happening. Adults involved in youth ministry are also encouraged to attend. Not more than 4 youth and/or 2 adults from the same parish may attend.

What is the Registration Policy?
Happening operates on a First come-First served basis. Completed (form and money) applications are accepted in the order they are received until the Happening is full, and/or the deadline date is reached. Any applications that are incomplete or are received after the Happening is full, or after the deadline, will be returned. The applicant must resubmit for a future Happening.

What is the Registration Procedure?
Complete the Happening application or Adult application (Must have youth minister or priest’s signature)
Mail form with $70.00 fee to:
Andrea LaMore, Registrar
Happening 
23007 Lodge Meadows Drive
Katy, TX 77494 
Make checks payable to Happening.

What if I cancel?
If you call at least two weeks prior to Happening, we will refund your registration fee minus a $25.00 processing fee. If you do not call and cancel, there is no refund.

Where and When are the Happenings?
All Happenings are at Camp Allen Campsite #3. The weekend begins on Friday evening at 7 p.m. We cannot start without you! Happening is over Sunday evening at 6 p.m. after a closing Eucharist. All Happeners must stay the entire weekend.

 

The Happening Experience
A Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Through this experience the Happening encourages participation in one's own parish and youth group. Is Christianity relevant to youth today? Can it penetrate the many areas of school life? Can it transform the world and keep up with changing times? The Happening movement thinks so. It does not propose a new type of spirituality, but provides a method through which one's spirituality may be developed, nourished, lived and shared in fellowship with Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an ongoing manner. The Happening movement believes that Jesus Christ has and will continue to make a difference in the world and in individual lives. Those attending Happening listen to thought-provoking and challenging talks given by members of the staff and clergy. These talks are designed to help the Happeners get to know God. After each talk, the opportunity is given for questions and discussion in small groups.

Instrument of Renewal
The Happening Movement is a powerful instrument of renewal in the Church. Its purpose is to concentrate closely on the person and teaching of Jesus Christ. Our faith is seriously examined in a relaxed, fun, informal and loving atmosphere. The Happening weekend is an experience that gives those who attend the desire to understand and serve God through his Church.

Steering Committee
Happening utilizes a wonderful group of volunteers that comprise the steering committee.  The steering committee helps coordinate the four Happening weekends that occur each year.


Lay Director   
Shelly Linderman
Registrar   
Andrea LaMore
Communications   
Matt Rogers
Quartermaster 
Susan Grotte
Lock-in   
Ann Berry
Matt Blank
Christy Orendorff
Spiritual Director  
The Rev. Patrick Hall
The Rev. Ralph Morgan
Youth    
C. Dearman  
W. Gill
C. Parker

 


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