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Quo Vadis?

Quo Vadis is Latin for “Where are you going?”

College

As a young adult searching for life’s ultimate meaning you have probably asked this question. So are you still looking for an answer? Well, it takes time...believe me! But if you are serious about answers come’on an adventure and check out Catholic Youth Expeditions! CYE is a ministry for young people setting out to discover our deep selvesI this summer: "VERSO L'ALTO, TO THE HEIGHTS" as Pier Giorgio Frassatti would say. On our different expeditions we participate in a “survivor” retreat. No, you won’t get kicked off the island, but you will meet other young people excited about finding life’s ultimate meaning. They’ll be in the same boat as you asking, “Where am I going with my life?” We camp out so we’ll be ruggin’ it! At the same time, however, the challenges, adventure, and fellowship will be a lasting memory and you might just answer your own life’s question. So jump aboard and give CYE a shot!

High School

Summer’s here and you’re looking for an adventure! Put the books away, get outside and sign-up for a 4 day camping and hiking experience you will NEVER forget! Catholic Youth Expeditions presents our high expeditions to KANGAROO LAKE, CAMP VISTA, and the surprise adventure of August '08!!!!.  Hop on the bus and get away from the suburban and city life to enter into God's grand cathedral.  Often, we go into our summers hectic and busy making as much cash as possible to get through school or buy that one thing we always wanted. However, at the end of the day, we ask ourselves... “Am I living my life to the extreme?  Why am I not happy?” Well, here’s your chance to find some answers! Take a leap of faith and meet other young people like yourself looking for fun and adventure. Our expeditions are led by experienced young adults who will guide you on an awesome journey to the Midwest’s most beautiful spots. Catholic Youth Expeditions began in the summer of 2002 with eight high school students from Appleton, Wisconsin taking an amazing 37.8 mile hike through Pictured Rock National Lakeshore in the UP! Now, entering our seventh summer season, we will be tackling expeditions all across Wisconsin.  Staffed by college students, these "expedition retreats" will offer swimming, ultimate frisbee, waterskiing,wake boarding, beach volleyball, hiking, and more.  During the expeditions, you will be challenged with leadership experiences and faith affirming talks/testimonies that will spur you on in your faith. It’s tuff to be in high school and knowing this, CYExpeditions offers a safe and secure environment to meet others like yourself asking some bigger questions in life like, “What does it mean to have faith? Why should I even bother with God?” If you’re like me, you’ve asked these questions and time in the outdoors with others your age is an awesome place to find the answers you’re looking for! So, take a leap of faith and don’t miss the bus!