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Bishop Burbidge invites all middle school students
of the Diocese to join him at BASH 2027! 

BASH is our largest gathering of Catholic middle school students (6th-8th graders) every year! This event is a celebration of our Catholic faith and love of the Lord. We are planning for over 1,300 middle school students to gather for an evening of faith, fellowship, and fun!

This event includes music, games, inspirational speakers, confessions, and a Vigil Mass for Sunday, with Bishop Burbidge as the principal celebrant. BASH is designed to be open to any Middle School aged youth that want to attend, so please welcome and invite them to participate in the life of the Catholic Church! Our goal is to have all 70 parishes and 5 missions participating in this event. If you have a child in middle school, we encourage you to call your parish to see if they will be participating. Perhaps if they are not already planning to participate, this will change if they hear that there are interested families!

 

Details

WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2027. 3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA
COST: $15.00 per participant (youth and adults)
HOW TO SIGN UP: Young people that want to participate must sign up through their parish point of contact (usually the Director of Youth Ministry).
PROMO VIDEO: The promo video will be added here in March 2027! 

OUR LINEUP INCLUDES: 

  • Engaging keynote speaker! We work to bring in nationally-known speakers who will witness to the love of Christ and encourage young people in their relationship with him! The keynote speaker will be announced here in the fall.
  • Tons of inflatable games, pizza, Rita’s, Smiley’s Ice Cream, and more! From the rock-climbing wall to bacon pizza, we’ve got a great day planned!
  • Gaga Ball tournament and free throw competition, with great prizes available for the winners!
  • BASH T-shirts! Every youth and adult participant will receive a BASH T-shirt. Sizes available: Youth Medium, Youth Large, Youth Extra Large. Adult Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2X, 3X, 4X.

Registration Procedures

Young people that want to participate must sign up through their parish point of contact (usually the Director of Youth Ministry). The cost is $20.00 per participant (youth and adults), which includes entertainment, dinner, snacks, and a T-shirt. This event is significantly subsidized by the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal; the $20.00 per person is meant to offset the cost. However, we would not want a young person to miss the event for financial reasons so please let us know if assistance is needed. Please note that parishes may charge participants an additional amount to fund the group’s transportation costs, pay for the adult leaders to attend, and cover other administrative fees.

Volunteers needed!

We are in great need of adults who can serve as volunteers for this event! Whether you are able to assist all day or only have a few hours to offer, we would love your help in making BASH happen safely and smoothly! Please contact Christine Najarian to let us know you are interested in serving as a volunteer.

Address and Directions

Address:
Bishop O’Connell High School
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213

Directions:
Take Rt. 66 East to Exit 69 (Lee Highway/Washington Blvd.). Go to traffic light at end of ramp and turn left onto Lee Highway. Go two blocks and turn left onto Underwood Street. Continue on Underwood for about three blocks. Bishop O’Connell High School is located on the right.

Future BASH date

BASH 2028 : Saturday, April 29, 2028

BASH will continue to be held at Bishop O’Connell High School.