Our teens, were able to experience their Catholic Faith by connecting with hundreds of other high school students from all over the country as they learn from the witness of the saints and develop practices to live their faith. --- Juan Carlos Gaytan

If I had to choose any word to describe Notre Dame Vision, I would choose 'ablaze'. This experience allowed me to view the world in much the same way the Saints did, who left behind all to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit engulfed all of our spirits with new knowledge, as well as a new lens in which we can view life. Much like Catherine of Siena, who told us to "set the world ablaze," Vision sparked something in my heart, and I knew for sure my life had been touched by Him.  ---Emily 

What I most enjoyed about Notre Dame Vision was the amazing opportunity we had to meet so many other people our age from all across the country and getting to know them in our small groups. In having these encounters with one another throughout the week, it gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of my Catholic faith, in the sense of universality. The Catholic faith and the Mass are the same all over the world and just by simply meeting and getting to know other people outside of my own church and home state, I was comforted in the truth that we are all one in the Body of Christ.---- Julliana 

ND Vision has made a great impact on my life. It was a great chance to meet and to form new friendships with kids my age who were Catholic. It has also helped me better understand the word of God and how he wants us follow and serve him by helping others or just by simply putting a smile on someone’s face. I also learned that forgiveness can be difficult, but you can accomplish it by trusting in the Lord and being patient with time. ND Vision was truly an Amazing experience and I would go back without hesitation. ---- Rosa 

Notre Dame Vision was such an amazing experience. Being in a place filled with people who all shared my beliefs was absolutely beautiful. I felt I reconnected with God in a whole new way. I'm so blessed to be able to have had this experience! Thank you. --- Casey 

I had such a great spiritual experience at Notre Dame CYM.  I enjoyed meeting and getting to know other youth ministers from around the country and talking with them about things they are doing with their youth groups.  We also had great speakers throughout the week that really brought to light God’s love for us and how he has called each of us to serve him in some way. I also loved just being on the campus of Notre Dame. I felt such peace there and could really feel the presence of God and the Holy Spirit all around me. Most of all though, I loved seeing the positive effect Notre Dame Vision had on my group of kids.  I could tell that it really made a difference in their walk with Christ and that is what I had been praying for. --- Loretta Coar, Youth Minister for St. Joseph’s in Waycross

Meditating on each station with fellow Youth Ministers, and getting to the 12th station and seeing Christ on the cross being crucified for me , it was a reminder of the great love he has for me, for us. Stations of the Cross at Notre Dame Vision was a unique and very spiritual experience that I will always remember. --- Juan Carlos Gaytan, Youth Minister for Our Divine Savior, Tifton

It was a wonderful experience where I met new people who practice my same faith --- Reyna

I never thought I could relate to other people who were from a different part of the country, it was great to know we have a deep faith --- Esperansa 

I was able to get closer to God, and make new friends at the same time --- Juan Carlos Gaytan

I definitely would like to come back next year with an even more open heart and mind ---Bernardino