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2011 Diocesan Altarboy Retreat - Sun June 26, 2011
The 2011 Annual Diocesan Altarboy Retreat took place from Sunday June 26- Wednesday June 29 at Christ the Saviour Cathedral and Seminary in Johnstown, PA. Posted photos show scenes from Sunday June 26, 2011
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Father David Cochran, the retreat master, welcomed the altarboys upon their arrival at Christ the Saviour Seminary.
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All enjoyed hanging out on the seminary lawn, before supper.
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After supper, Father David went over the retreat schedule with the altarservers.
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The altarboys listened intently to Fr. David as he explained the retreat schedule and rules.
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After dinner the altarboys competed in the first of the Survivor - Johnstown games. In this competition the groups attempted to rise from a sitting position as a group without using their hands.
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Father David introduced the retreat theme, "Poverty and the Least of the Brethren" by showing a short video on the reality of poverty and hunger in the world in the Cathedral Auditorium.
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After the main presentation, the altarboys further discussed the origin of poverty in a small group rap session.