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The Archdiocesan Junior High Rally is an annual event for younger adolescents in grades 6-8. This gathering allows them to come together as a community to pray, share, learn, and celebrate their Catholic faith with the larger archdiocesan family.

Throughout the day, both youth and adults deepen their faith by participating in a wide variety of engaging and faith-filled activities. These activities focus on faith instruction, community building, and hands-on service projects. Each year, a new theme is selected that addresses issues relevant to junior high youth.

In celebration of the Jubilee Year's theme, "Pilgrims of Hope," this year's rally will center on what it means to share the Gospel of Christ and bring hope to those we encounter on our journey. Our theme will emphasize building the Kingdom of God, which includes nurturing the kingdom in our hearts, families, schools, and communities. We will explore this theme through keynotes, workshops, and community-building activities, along with prayer experiences. Participants will also engage in service projects, enjoy our Grand Midway filled with games, inflatables, and crafts, and conclude the day with the celebration of the Sunday Vigil Mass.

We are particularly excited this year to welcome Mike Cleary, the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, as our keynote speaker. He brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience as a dynamic speaker, presenter, and storyteller. Additionally, the St. Cecilia Catholic Church band will provide music for the day's events.

The registration costs cover the program festivities, two meals and t-shirt as well as chaperone costs. 

When:  Saturday, February 22, 2025