Lose the Battle, but Win the War. Fight the Good Fight. By Carol Halkias, Camp Director and Phyllis Meshel Onest, Religious Education Director At Summer Camp, young people learn about their Faith in a very different way than is possible during Church School sessions because of the intensity of the program and the time frame.
Campers pray together before and after every meal.
Then they pray together before going to sleep. The lessons taught in Church School and in our homes are put to the test at Summer Camp. Campers are encouraged to receive the Sacraments of Holy Confession and Holy Communion while at Summer Camp, and frequently once they return to their parishes. A number of priests are usually available for Confession. For many campers, this is the only time during the year they receive this cleansing sacrament.