June 23-27, 2007
Held in conjunction with the Liturgical Institute

Scope of Program
The Institute provides a unique opportunity for high school students to develop and deepen their love for Christ and His Church within a challenging academic setting.  The program seeks to inspire participants to further serve their home parish and wider community.

   
Participants
Six high-school students, three male and three female, completing either their junior or senior year, are selected from a pool of applicants on the basis of a strong high school transcript, parish involvement, personal statement, recommendations, and diverse experience.    

Activities
•    Presentations on the Institute’s theme by well-known theologians
•    Daily corporate worship
•    Field trips to local parishes and church centers
•    A Ministry to the homeless in the New York City area
•    Evening reflections and discussion
•    Opportunities to meet members of the seminary faculty
•    Fellowship

Program Cost
Each of the six finalists receives a full scholarship from St Vladimir’s Seminary to attend the Youth Institute.  The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, but does not cover travel expenses to and from the Institute.   

Forms
Download the 2007 Youth Institute registration form in PDF format (446.32 Kb)

Accommodations
Participants in the Institute stay on the seminary campus and are supervised by the Institute leaders.

Meals
The Institute covers all meals.  Participants are encouraged, however, to bring $50 in spending money for special excursions.

Parent Consent Form
At the time of acceptance into the program, each participant is required to complete and submit a Parent Consent Form that is provided by the seminary.  The form requests information about health and medication usage, health insurance, and parental consent for travel and activities while at the Institute.