What is TEC?
Background Of TEC
TEC is the common name for Teens Encounter Christ. It originated in Lansing, Michigan in 1965. The program soon spread to many dioceses in the U.S., and came to Peoria in 1973. Since then, over 700 TEC's later, the program has expanded to four regional centers; Peoria, Quad Cities, Peterstown, and Bloomington. The TEC program started at Peterstown in 1976. TEC is guided by the diocesan director, a local spiritual director, and a local council. The weekends are conducted by teams of lay adults, teenagers, priests, and religious leaders.
Who Is TEC For?
TEC is intended for young adults aged 16-23, preferably in their junior or senior year of high school. It is ecumenical in that young people from all Christian faith backgrounds are welcome, but it is a Catholic retreat. Each weekend begins Saturday morning and ends Monday late afternoon. The cost for the weekend is currently $50.00, although the inability to pay should not be a reason for not attending (scholarships are available if needed).
What TEC Is Not!
TEC is the common name for Teens Encounter Christ. It originated in Lansing, Michigan in 1965. The program soon spread to many dioceses in the U.S., and came to Peoria in 1973. Since then, over 700 TEC's later, the program has expanded to four regional centers; Peoria, Quad Cities, Peterstown, and Bloomington. The TEC program started at Peterstown in 1976. TEC is guided by the diocesan director, a local spiritual director, and a local council. The weekends are conducted by teams of lay adults, teenagers, priests, and religious leaders.
Who Is TEC For?
TEC is intended for young adults aged 16-23, preferably in their junior or senior year of high school. It is ecumenical in that young people from all Christian faith backgrounds are welcome, but it is a Catholic retreat. Each weekend begins Saturday morning and ends Monday late afternoon. The cost for the weekend is currently $50.00, although the inability to pay should not be a reason for not attending (scholarships are available if needed).
What TEC Is Not!
- It is not a weekend of one sermon after another.
- It is not just for Catholics.
- It is not a substitute for a teen's local parish or church.
- It is not an exclusive religious group.
- It is not a "retreat" in the traditional use of the word.