Hear what people say about NET and their experiences

From time to time, we receive feedback from people through evaluations, letters, emails, and word of mouth, about how God spoke to them through the NET teams that have led their retreat, stayed in their home, helped with their parish Mass, or helped create their parish youth ministry program. We are always amazed at the work that God does each year, and we are grateful to be his hands and feet in this ministry."

Perhaps God has touched your heart through your experience of a NET team in your parish or school. Please feel free to send us your story! Here is some of the feedback that we have received.

“I like that the retreat was not only fun but peaceful at the same time. It wasn't boring, it was fun to learn about God! He loves me! I think that I believe in God more than I did before.”
-Grade 8 girl, Sudbury, ON

"I learned that friends come and go, but Jesus will always be with you. Jesus will always forgive you no matter what you do. I feel that the retreat touched me. The team members were all so very nice to me. I was worried and afraid of a lot but now I am looking at the positive perspective. I love Jesus and I think that I will think about what I am doing and what I say to people. Thank you, all."
-12 yrs. old, AB, Retreatant

"I think that the NET team made each of us feel comfortable and more open to express our thoughts and feelings. I got out of the retreat a better, more solid relationship with the Lord Almighty. I felt that in the church I actually felt God’s presence and warmth. The team made me feel assured and more secure about my faith and that God is indeed our Saviour."
-13 yrs. old, AB, Retreatant

"I really enjoyed the retreat we had. It was fun watching the plays, singing the songs, and praying. GOD LOVES WHAT YOU'RE DOING! Don't give up what you're doing. You're bringing us closer to Christ. You certainly brought God more in my life. I will pray for each and every one of you!"
-15 yrs. old, ON, Retreatant

"The retreat showed me that my faith wasn’t something to hide away. It gave me courage to put God first. Thank you so much."
-15 yrs. old, SK, Retreatant

"Before this retreat I doubted my belief in God. Thanks to NET, I now know for sure God is there and that He loves me. I thank you so much."
-16 yrs. old, PQ, Retreatant

"After the retreat I really put thought into what the team said. So now I take 5-10 minutes out of the day and I pray to God to help me with my day. It really helps."
-14 yrs. old, BC, Retreatant

"The NET team does wonderful work. Their witness to Christ’s Gospel message was exceptional and contagious among our students. When working with children, the way the message is presented as important as the message itself. The NET team uses this gift effectively."
-BC, School Principal

"The team members we hosted were wonderful girls. They were a blessing to have in our home. They were wonderful with my children. They were so respectful, kind, clean, polite, I can go on and on. Their display of worshipping Jesus by praying before every meal and praying before bedtime touched my whole family’s hearts. May God pour down a double portion of His blessing on the whole NET team and LIFETEEN ministry."
-ON, Host Family

“As a teacher, this retreat was awesome. I could feel the Spirit amongst your team. Thank you for spreading His word.”
-Grade 7 Teacher, Nipigon, ON