Teens invited to Search for Christ in July

Published: June 21, 2021

Applications are now being accepted for Search #148. It will be held at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock July 16-18. Search is a faith formation program for rising high school juniors and seniors as well as recent graduates designed to help them get to know themselves better, deepen their relationship with Christ and find support in living out their faith in the world. 

The fee to attend is $135 per person. Scholarships are available. This event was rescheduled and later canceled all together in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, it will be held with fewer participants for safety reasons, so space is limited. The deadline to apply is July 1. To register, download and return the registration form with deposit or complete fee to the address provided.

The retreat team is made up of teens and adults who have already attended Search. Though it is a Catholic program, Search is open to teens of all faiths. It is sponsored by the diocese's Catholic Youth Ministry OfficeFor more information, e-mail Trish Gentry or call her at (501) 664-0340, ext 418.

The Search Prayer

Lord, there are a great many people who are searching for you and trying to find a place for you in their lives. Others are trying to renew their faith in you, to rediscover your love and grace and keep it forever. I am part of these many people who need you. Please be with me throughout my search and renewal of faith in you. Your love is unconditional and will help the road ahead seem easier. Help me to put my trust in you, to rely on you in times of need and to share with you my times of joy. Help me to know that you will always be there for me, for this Search, the fourth day, and all of the other personal searches I will have. Thank you for making me the unique person I am, and thank you for loving me as “ME." Help me to always know this and help me to always love you. Through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.