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February 24, 2003

"KUJENGA" WEEKEND

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN TEENS

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Youth Organization is hosting ‘Kujenga,' a leadership conference for African American teens, grades 9 through 12. ‘Kujenga' (pronounce koo jen ga) is the Swahili word for ‘leadership.' This yearly conference is held at Camp Neumann Conference Center in Jamison, PA.

The conference provides leadership training for African American high school age members of parish youth groups through a celebration of the culture, customs and traditions of their African American and Catholic ancestors.

The send off ceremony will take place on:

Friday, February 28, 2003
5:00 p.m.
Archdiocesan Office Center Lobby
222 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia

The welcome home ceremony will take place on:

Sunday, March 2, 2003
4:00 p.m.
Archdiocesan Office Center Lobby
222 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia




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Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747

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