RALLY

Bishop Burbidge invites all teens of the Diocese to join him at RALLY 2024! This annual event is an opportunity for the young Church in the Diocese of Arlington to gather each year to pray, learn, and celebrate the Catholic faith. RALLY includes Mass with Bishop Burbidge, Eucharistic Adoration, inspirational speakers and entertainers, breakout sessions, inflatable games, music, and more! 

RALLY is designed to be open to any high school aged youth wanting to attend, at any stage in their faith journey. Our goal is to have all 70 parishes and 5 missions participating in this event. If you have a child in high 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: Sunday, October 27, 2024. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.   
WHERE: Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington, VA 
PROMO VIDEO: Will be available in September 2024.
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). 

Our lineup includes: 

• Keynote and Musician to be announced! 
• Breakout Sessions - Three rounds of breakout sessions where teens can learn about different aspects of the Catholic faith and be encouraged in their relationship with Christ!  
• Games and Entertainment - From inflatables and the rock wall to GaGa, 9 Square, and Bingo, there is something for everyone!
• Delicious Dinner - Hundreds of pizzas (including the ever-popular bacon pizza!) with dessert from Smiley's Ice Cream and Rita's Italian Ice.

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 RALLY happen safely and smoothly! Please contact Christine Najarian to let us know when you are interested in serving as a volunteer. 

Future RALLY dates 

2025: Sunday, October 26
2026: Sunday, October 25
RALLY will continue to be held at Bishop O'Connell High School