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Apply to JY Teens Formation Program: Exodus 2026-2029

“In your steadfast love you led the people whom you redeemed; you guided them by your strength to your holy abode”. - Exodus 15:13
Exodus is a three-year formation program designed for students in year 10 through 12 for the academic year 2026/27. The three-year program will start in September 2026. The aim is to deepen teens' faith through prayer, Scripture, and the Sacraments, guiding them to become missionary disciples.

How it Works

Participants will join a small group led by two youth mentors, meeting online for 1 hour each week during the school term. Each teen will be paired with a mentor of the same gender for personalised guidance throughout the program. Participants are required to be active in a local youth group.

Day & Time: Every Tuesday, 7:30pm to 8:30pm during school term.

Weekend Retreats

The schedule includes three weekend retreats during the school year, each starting on Friday at 6:30 PM and ending on Sunday at 2:30 PM:

School Year 2026/2027 Dates:
• 1st Weekend: Friday, 13 November 2026 to Sunday, 15 November 2026
• 2nd Weekend: Friday, 5 February 2027 – Sunday, 7 February 2027
• 3rd Weekend: Friday, 3 July 2027 – Sunday, 5 July 2027
Venue: Alton Castle Youth Retreat Centre, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4TT, United Kingdom

Cost

£400 per year (paid yearly). This is necessary to cover costs for food and accommodation for the three retreat weekends. OR
£36 per month paid before 1st August (first payment) to confirm a space, till 1st June 2029 (last payment) paid via direct debit.

Apply To Be Selected

Spaces are limited and will be allocated based on the teen's spirituality, commitment and first-come, first served basis.

Parent 1 Full Name

Parent 1 Mobile Number

This will be used as an emergency contact details during the retreat weekend.

Parent 1 Email

Parent 2 Full Name

Parent 2 Mobile Number

Parent 2 Email

Your Home Address