What is TEC? A three day retreat experience that focuses on the paschal mystery  (the dying & rising of Christ). It is a time to personally explore what a life lived in Christ is all about. Each retreat is led by a team of adults and young adults who have encountered Christ through TEC already. Who can go to TEC? Anyone at least 16 years old AND a junior in high school. College students, young adults, and older adults are also welcome. I am not Catholic; can I still attend? Absolutely! Where is TEC held? Fall and Spring weekends are at Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp, Fosston. Winter weekend locations are not yet confirmed. How long is a retreat? Registration begins Saturday morning at 9am, and the weekend ends at 4pm Monday afternoon. It is critical that each participant attend the entire 3 day retreat. How much does TEC Cost? Cost of the TEC weekend is $75. You can choose one of two ways to pay: ~ Pay online safely and securely using a credit card ~ Or, mail a $40 non-refundable deposit with your printed application to:    AV TEC    PO Box 610    Crookston MN 56716. (The remaining balance ($35) must be paid at the door the morning of the retreat.) What can I expect? You’ll meet teens like yourself from across the Crookston Diocese and participate in... Small group discussions Fun & exciting group activities Engaging Liturgies and prayer experiences Great food! Great fun! And a few surprises! More Information: How to Apply for a TEC Weekend Apply as a TEC Team Member Paperwork and Forms Online Payment Our AV TEC Council Contact us by email “I went on TEC because a friend urged Me to go, and I was slightly nervous because I went alone, without anyone I knew well. Through the retreat, I grew leaps and bounds in my relationship with God. Through the sacraments  and talks unique to TEC I grew in my understanding of the Catholic faith and my understanding of who God is in my life. I grew in fellowship and community as the TEC community enfolded me in the joy and love of Christ. I grew in an awareness of the deep love of Christ, and our call to love Him and others. I am so grateful God gave me the courage to answer His call to TEC, because my knowledge of who I am and my purpose has been forever changed!” Claire Wiltse AV TEC #198 “This retreat at first was just another requirement out of the way for confirmation, but as I got into it I found that God had another plan for me. This TEC retreat allowed me to let go of pain that I had been holding onto since my seventh grade year. I was able to give this pain to God on the 1st day. Then upon waking the next day, I had an empty feeling inside me, as if something had been taken out, but nothing put back into that spot. As the weekend progressed, and we went into Holy Adoration I could feel this empty spot being filled with God's love and grace. This was the real reasON that God sent Me to TEC!” Tyler Brakner AV TEC #214 “The greatest blessing on TEC for Me was/is the TEC community that is formed. I know that I have friends who share my Catholic faith whom I can turn to for prayers and support. I believe that TEC has connected the youth of our diocese!” Adaire Ranstrom AV # 201 Agassiz Valley TEC (AV TEC) PO Box 610 Crookston MN 56716 avteccrookston@gmail.com Fax#: 218/281-3328 TEC Manager: Jane Sims 2011 - 2012 AV TEC Weekend Schedule: AV TEC 222 January 14-16, 2012 - St. Joseph’s, Moorhead AV TEC 223 March 31 - April 2, 2012 - Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp, Fosston AV TEC 224 April 14 - 16, 2012 - Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp, Fosston