Frequently Asked Questions: Who can come to Godstock? Any Catholic high school parish or school group along with the necessary adult sponsors. Do we have to camp? Your group can come just for the day and go home at the evening programming. You can even come back for Mass with the Bishop the next day! Is there a difference in the price if we don’t stay overnight? Since most of the cost of Godstock is related to amenities procured for the day programming, the cost is the same for those not staying overnight. What time should our group plan on arriving? Gates open at 10:00 a.m. for large groups that need long set up times. Just be sure to leave enough time to get set up before the opening session at 1:00 p.m. It takes longer to put up all those tents than you think! What should we pack? What to bring if only coming for the day: Each Individual: Flashlights Close toed shoes Drinking water Insect repellant/sunscreen Hat and sunglasses Lightweight folding travel chair Footballs, frisbees, kites, games Groups: Food for dinner. Grills or stoves for cooking. Pots, pans and utensils. Charcoal Water for dish washing, cooking. Tables for eating Coolers/Ice Snacks What to bring if you are camping overnight: Same as above plus: Tents Bedrolls Lanterns ****Remember there are no shower facilities Will we need spending money at Godstock 2008? The only thing for sale at Godstock are CD’s from the musical groups that are performing. Their CD’s will be for sale after their performances. What will we do? Hear awesome bands such as Righteous B, Soundwave, Mariachi Texas, Before the Throne, and Doug Weisbruch and the Keysis Worship Team. Participate in Catholic only activities such as the Eucharist, Rosaries, Adoration, Liturgy of the Hours, Mass and more! Have the opportunity to play games like sand volleyball, flag football and Frisbee. Meet Catholics from all over the Austin Diocese. Go home at night or spend a night under the stars. We will have a bonfire Saturday night. How Does it Work? Participating parishes can choose from two options: day visit only or overnight camping. The cost of $35 per participant is the same, regardless of the option selected. Each parish choosing to camp will be responsible for their own camping equipment and meals. You will be provided with a designated camping site. All sites are primitive and no water or electricity is available at the site. Sanitation facilities will be provided, however, there are no showers available. Parishes choosing to come for the day only will be responsible for providing their group’s evening meal. Day visitors will leave the event following the evening programming (approx 10:00 p.m.). Gates open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. The opening session of the event begins at 1:00 p.m. Please plan to have your parish arrive and set up in time to attend the opening session. The festival ends at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Parishes should reserve a campsite by April 7th. Final participant numbers are due April 14th. Upon registration, you will receive further information, including instructions, maps and a finalized schedule. What can we expect when we arrive? While one of the main attractions at Godstock will be the bands, numerous other activities will be taking place simultaneously. Bands will begin playing at 1:00 p.m. in the stage area. We have six bands slated to perform including Righteous B, Mariachi Texas, Soundwave, Before the Throne, Doug Weisbruch and the Kysis Worship Band. During the afternoon, Eagle’s Wings will be leading periodic guided hiking tours of Meditation Mountain, Rosaries on the hour at the Marian Grotto and Stations of the Cross. Those wishing to participate may also pray the Liturgy of the Hours at designated times. In addition, we will have priests available to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation and daily Mass to those wanting to take advantage of them. There will be opportunities for service projects that will include projects around Eagle’s Wings and for local charities. We also have sand volleyball, flag football, Frisbee and other organized recreational activities. Our evening programming includes an incredible guest speaker and Adoration. We will close the evening with a fantastic bonfire. Sunday morning brings a celebration of the Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Gregory Aymond, followed by lunch. What is Eagles Wings like? As visitors to the retreat center, we will be asked to abide by some basic rules which are included on your consent forms. Further, there will be some special Godstock-specific rules: • Each parish will be allowed only one vehicle per campsite. We recommend a truck to carry your heavy camping gear. No RV’s please. (If your group is larger than 20, you may be allowed to bring extra vehicles.) All other vehicles will be parked on the lower pasture. We will provide shuttles up to the camping area. • No open fires at parish campsites. All cooking must be done on enclosed grills and/or propane stoves. • No in and out travel. If you leave the site, you will not be readmitted. • One adult chaperone per 9 participants. Chaperones must stay in parish campsite area once lights out is called. Please be responsible for your own youth. GodStock 2008 Austin, TX April 26-27th