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18 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, November 25, 2010 All Grade 8 students-- approximately 2,100-- within the Halton Catholic District School Board attended Catholic Leadership Youth Rally Days earlier this month. Photo submitted Grade 8 Catholic students rally Halton Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Mary Mother of God Parish, Oakville held three one-day Catholic Faith Leadership Youth Rallies for all Grade 8 students within the Halton Catholic District School Board. Approximately 320 students from Halton Hills's five schools attended on Nov. 18, in the event co-chaired by Carol Hryhorsky, principal of St. Catherine of Alexandria School in Georgetown. "The Catholic Leadership Youth Rally Days focused on developing our young leaders to be active witnesses of the Gospel and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to do so," said Lorrie Naar, Superintendent of Education, School Services, Halton Catholic District School Board. "Through interactive activities, lively speakers, prayer, and the celebration of Mass, our students will gain new insight into leadership and see it from the perspective of their Catholic faith." The theme of this year's Youth Rallies is "Two Hearts". The two hearts are the Immaculate Heart of Mary and The Sacred Heart of Jesus. A teaching preparation kit distributed to schools prior to the rallies focused on renewing the participants' understanding of the Apostles Creed. Students explored what the Apostles Creed means to them as the essence and proclamation of the Catholic Christian faith. The keynote speaker was Chris Stefanick, a well known speaker on Catholic leadership, the sacraments and chastity. He has also co-written a book called Do I Have to Go?. Gregory Litster, a Grade 8 Student, St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic School said, "I really loved going to the Grade 8 Youth Rally. It was a lot of fun and I'm really glad I had the opportunity to go. The guest speaker Chris Stefanick was great, the music was awesome and I had a wonderful time with the rest of the Grade 8's at Mary Mother of God Church." Fellow St. Catherine student, Ellyssa Brooks agreed. "I thought the Youth Rally was very inspiring. It allowed young students to come together to show their support and love for Jesus," she said. "Chris Stefanik was extremely inspiring in his speech because he connected to us kids in a fun way. This rally gathered us together to sing songs and celebrate God in a fun way. It really opened our eyes to how important it is to have God in your life." Milton's Largest PSYCHIC MILTON FAIR HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MILTON November 26, 27, 28th Friday: 2pm-10pm Saturday: 11am-10pm Sunday: 11am-7pm Psychics, Tarot Cards, Auras, Palmistry, Crystals, Fortune Tellers, Lectures & More. Top professional Psychic readers. You've seen them on TV, you've heard them on the radio, you've read about them in the papers, now come in and get a reading for yourself. Find out whats coming up in your love life, work, health and your finances. BE PREPARED FOR WHATS COMING UP! Admission: $4 $ 2 OFF WITH THIS AD