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 Creating
Sacred Space, Retreat Formation Program provides parish retreat teams,
CYMs, Adult Volunteers and teens with valuable tools needed to conduct
retreat ministry for youth, young adults, family programs.
The program which is required by all who conduct retreats within the
Archdiocese, focuses on the components of comprehensive youth
ministry to provide a framework that will meet the needs of young people
in a retreat setting. Archdiocesan retreat formation must be renewed
every five (5) years.
Creating Sacred Spaces provides opportunities for the new and the season
retreat veteran to explore the latest ideas and retreat experiences and
suggestions to help keep the ministry fresh and deepen the spiritual
life of retreat participants.
Learn
and experience the many components of youth retreats:
| Welcoming & Hospitality |
Faith
Witnessing & Talks |
| Themes and
the Use of Scripture Retreat |
Small Group
Dynamics & Activities |
| Dynamics |
Large Group
Activities & Presentations |
|
Planning/Scheduling/Facilitating |
Crisis
Management |
| Prayer
Experiences, Reconciliation |
Pastoral
Care |
| Liturgy &
Music |
Logistics &
Meal Planning |
| Art &
Environment |
Reflection &
Quiet Time |
| Community
Building/Icebreakers, Games & Skits |
Evaluations |
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Retreat
Centers |
Program Information
The program is open to all high school youth, youth leaders, core team members, volunteers who want to learn more about retreat ministry. In addition to the scheduled formation at St. Dominic Archdiocesan center, parish, school and deanery leaders who wish to have this formation on their sites should contact the Office of Youth Ministry for scheduling and costs. A minimum of 15 participants is needed to host the program.
Registration
Brochure & Schedule
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