This retreat is targeted at younger students in the year prior to the one in which they will be confirmed. The focus is on bringing the Gospels to life as a place to meet Jesus, and to learn first hand from his example.
Key components of the retreat:
· Didactic and witness presentations on the Gospels in our lives
· Small group exploration of several gospel passages, and their meaning in daily life
· Catholic Jeopardy prompts group discussion on basics of Catholic faith, gameshow style
· Discussion on images of Jesus, and creation of prayer cards
Designed as a component in a program of preparation for confirmation, this retreat emphasizes the concept of being a disciple of Christ. Participants learn what it takes to be a disciple, and come to understand that they each are called to be disciples and make a decision for Christ in their everyday lives.
Key components of the retreat:
· Witness and video presentations of different images of God
· Small group discussion on discipleship and the call to follow Jesus
· Witnesses on living discipleship
· Creative representation of concrete ways for young people to live as disciples
Designed as a component in a program of preparation for confirmation, this retreat emphasizes the roles of Christ as Priest, Prophet and Leader, and the call to accept these roles in our life. Participants also learn the relationship between baptism and confirmation, examine their own attitudes towards confirmation and interactively explore their journey through life with Christ.
Key components of the retreat:
· Presentation on baptism, and its relation to confirmation
· Interactive presentation on the roles of Priest, Prophet and Leader
· Small group discussion on daily means to fulfill these roles
· Witness on the sacrament of confirmation
· Thumbtack walk symbolically explores our journey with Christ through the obstacles of life
