Community Events

The Office of Catholic Youth encourages involvement with local faith related youth activities. We strive to work with recognized partners wherever possible and to help promote their work. Publication of non-archdiocesan events on the Office of Catholic Youth website are not an official endorsement by the Archdiocese of Toronto. We invite you to speak with event contacts prior to attending in order to answer your questions in advance.

2008 Catholic Youth Leadership Camp

July 28 - August 2, 2008

St. Francis Centre, Mono Mills

Students between the ages of 16-18 from high schools throughout Ontario are invited to apply to attend this camp. The application deadline is July 10. Under the theme of 'What Must I Do' our camp will develop physical, intellectual and spiritual talents to reveal the gifts that our participants possess, and through these gifts, what they are called to contribute.

Space is limited to 60 campers. Make sure to get an application form at
http://www.osc-koc.com/leadership_camp.htm.

Once you complete the application form, make sure you get a reference letter. The reference letter should include information as to why you should come to camp. Then you must have the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council in your city or town sign the application. Once completed, send your application to:

Ontario State Office, Knights of Columbus
393 Rymal Rd. West, Suite 201
Hamilton, ON L9B 1V2
Fax Number: (905) 388-8738

Volunteer Opportunities

Food Sorting / Laundry

Good Shepherd Centre, run by the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd who offer services to homeless
and disadvantaged individuals, is in need of your help! If you are available during the day, we are looking
looking for individuals or groups to help sort non-perishable food items and fold laundry

We are also in need of the following MEN'S Clothing:
Gently used, durable pants (ie. jean, work pants)
Gently used shirts, sweaters, jacets, etc...
New Underwear
New pairs of socks
Shoes (Sizes 9+)

For more information regarding this or any other volunteer opportunities please contact Kanwaljeet Biln at
416-869-3619 x 262 or email volunteer@goodshepherd.ca

Good Shepherd Centre, 412 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M5A 1T3.

Faith Connections

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and the Mississauga Parishes invite young adults (18-39 years) to join us for ...

SCRIPTURE SOUND BYTES - Tuesday Evenings

WHAT: Interested in discovering with other young adults how the Sunday Readings relate to your life? Want a chance to slow down and explore your faith?  Join us for prayer, reflection, and social time!

WHEN: Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm - 9:30pm

WHERE: St. Christopher's Parish, 1171 Clarkson Rd. N, Mississauga - Monsignor Hickey Lounge, Parish Hall

Evening Watch

First Friday of every month at the Newman Centre Chapel (St. George and Hoskin Aves.)
8PM-10PM Mass, Exposition, Rosary and Benediction. Please join us in praying for vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate, and Religious Life.

Evening Watch is a joint initiative by the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese and the Serra Club of Toronto East.