News Release #407

Diocesan Senior High Youth Rally October 29 in Fairfax

Fairfax, MN - The Catholic Diocese of New Ulm will be sponsoring the annual fall Senior High Youth Rally (grades 9-12) to be held Sunday, October 29, 2006, at GFW Middle School, 300 SE 1st Street, Fairfax, MN, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. The rally’s theme is Light My Way.

This year’s rally will offer music, comedy, workshops, presenters, and break out sessions. The Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt, Bishop of New Ulm, will celebrate Mass with participants. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Registration opens at 12:00 noon.

The day’s presenters will include: Catholic Answer’s Christina King;  APeX Ministries’ Brad Farmer and Gene Monterastelli; and Tammy Ann Winn and her band.

Presenter Christina King is a chastity/abstinence speaker from Wrightstown, WI, and founder of “Pure Freedom”. Her message will center on the virtue of chastity using actual experiences and consequences. Her original life-changing message has helped thousands of teens take control of their lives - physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. King will also lead a break-out session for adults entitled “Guiding the Teens We Love.” For more information on King’s ministry visit: www.champions-of-the-truth.com/king/body_index.html.

Presenters Gene Monterastelli and Brad Farmer from APeX Ministries return to the diocese by popular demand. Their presentation includes juggling acts, humor, storytelling and personal testimony. For more information on their ministry visit: www.apexministries.com.

Presenter Tammy Ann Winn is a singer-songwriter from Wisconsin. She recently returned from a mission trip to Kenya and will share some of her experiences along with her music. For more information on her ministry, visit: www.tammyannwinn.com.

For further information regarding the rally visit the New Ulm Diocesan Web Site www.dnu.org.

To register for the day, contact your local Catholic parish or the Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry, 1400 6^th Street North, New Ulm, MN 56073; phone: (507) 359-2966; email: cblickem@dnu.org.