Camp Cristo Rey

Camp Cristo Rey!

Camp Cristo Rey is a camp for middle schoolers (5th-8th grade) in the Diocese of Dodge City to discover more deeply the call of faith, and how to live it out. Our patron, St. José Sánchez del Río, boldly and bravely defended our common Catholic faith. We will learn how to do the same thing in our day, in our communities, and in our unique situations.

Camp Cristo Rey will be offered in 2 different capacities this year. First, there will be one overnight camp (4 days, 3 nights.) Then a 1-day option with a condensed schedule.

St. José Sánchez del Río, pray for us!

June 28	St. John the Baptist, Spearville
June 29 - July 2 (overnight)	Camp Aldrich, Claflin

REGISTER HERE

Please register by June 1

Cannot guarantee T-shirt size and availability for registrations after the deadline.

About Our Patron

St. José Sánchez del Río was born in Sahuayo, Michoacán, México. José loved his faith and grew up with a strong devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. When he was 12 years old, the Mexican government attempted to eliminate the Catholic Church in Mexico by seizing property, closing religious schools and convents, and executing Catholic priests. Even though José was too young to fight back, he begged his mother "Mama, do not let me lose the opportunity to gain Heaven so easily and so soon.” He was eventually allowed to join the effort as a flag bearer. José was captured and told to reject his Catholic faith, but he wouldn't. He was forced to walk through town while being tortured. All the while, he would recite the rosary, pray for his enemies, sing songs of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and proclaim "I will never give in. Vivo Cristo Rey y Santa Maria de Guadalupe!"

José died as a martyr at age 14. He was canonized a Saint on October 16th, 2016 and his memorial is on February 10th (the anniversary date of his martyrdom.) He is the patron of persecuted Christians and children.

FORMS AND INFORMATION

Medical Release - Youth Form English.pdf

Camp Cristo Rey Packing List.pdf

Schedule of Events 4-Day Overnight Camp

$150 per student

June 29

Arrive and Check-In...................................................................................1:00 p.m.

What happens in between drop-off and pick-up is a mixture of outside adventures,
games, meeting students from other places, talks delivered by the college staff,
meals together, group competitions, etc. All leading to and flowing from opportunities
to grow in prayer; chiefly the experience of daily mass.

July 2

Mass (open for parents to join).............................................................11:00 a.m.

Pick up and Go Home................................................................................12:00 p.m.

Schedule of Events 1-Day Camp

$35 per student

June 28, Location TBD

Arrive and Check-In at St. John the Baptist..............................................................8:30-9:00 a.m.

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass............................................................................11:30 a.m.

Lunch (provided)..............................................................................................12:15 p.m.

Pick up at St. John the Baptist ...............................................................................................5:00 p.m.