Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Catechetical Formation to Hold Youth Rally for over 2,000 Sophomore Students
Ten Archdiocesan High Schools Will Be Present for Inaugural Metanoia Rally
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Catechetical Formation will hold its first sophomore youth rally and retreat titled Metanoia at La Salle University’s Tom Gola Arena. Metanoia is a Greek word meaning “to turn around.”
The one-day gathering allows Archdiocesan students to gather as a Catholic community and to participate in discussions and liturgy to inspire change in their minds, hearts and lives.
Monday, October 17, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
La Salle University – Tom Gola Arena
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141
Renowned Catholic motivational speaker, Colleen Kelly-Rayner, will serve as the emcee for the event. Leah Darrow, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, will be the featured keynote speaker. Bill Monaghan’s Some Assembly Required will provide entertainment. Father Stephen DeLacy, Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will preside during holy hour. Prior to the start of the event, Colleen M. Hanycz, Ph.D., President of La Salle University, will address the students.
Background information on Leah Darrow:
Leah Darrow is a former model and contestant on the television show, America’s Next Top Model. She is now an international speaker and author that dares her audience to live a life according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Leah has appeared on numerous radio and television programs regarding topics of faith and culture. She also addressed a United Nations panel on behalf of international youth in July 2011. Leah speaks to people of all ages on the topics of mercy, conversion, Pro-Life matters, human dignity, modesty, and chastity. For more information about Leah Darrow please visit, leahdarrow.com/.
Background information on Colleen M. Hanycz, Ph.D.
Colleen M. Hanycz, Ph.D. is La Salle University’s 29th President—the first layperson and first woman to serve as President in La Salle’s 153-year history. Throughout her accomplished career as an attorney, professor, and administrator, Hanycz has been an active proponent of Catholic education as a means to advance the common good and to celebrate the dignity of each person. For more information about Colleen M. Hanycz, Ph.D. and La Salle University, please visit www.lasalle.edu.
Background information on Bill Monaghan:
Bill Monaghan has been a musician since his high school days in the Philadelphia suburbs. Bill recently signed with Canadian-American Records for distribution of his Some Assembly Required CD, and three singles, one of which debuted at number 28 on the Top 40 Independent Country Song Chart for August 2008. For more information about Bill Monaghan, please visit www.monaghanmusic.com.
Background information on Colleen Kelly-Rayner:
Colleen Kelly-Rayner is a full time motivational speaker regarding living life as a Catholic. She travels extensively working with teens, young adults, teachers, and parish staff. She been active in youth ministry for the last twenty years. For more information about Colleen Kelly-Rayner, please visit www.colleenkellyrayner.com.
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Editor’s Note: For information on the Office for Catechetical Formation, please visit phillyocf.org/. For information about Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit www.aopcatholicschools.org.
