Understanding the LOTW Kerygmatic Retreat
Goal of the Retreat
The goal of the Light of the World Kerygmatic Retreat is to provide every retreatant with the opportunity to have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Retreat Overview
It is important to understand the path the retreat follows in order to reach its goal. This goal is reached through a mix of listening to talks, verbalizing thoughts and feelings in small groups, quiet time for personal prayer and reflection, renewal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and renewal of our Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist).
Friday Night Focus: Introduction to the Kergyma
Saturday Focus: Proclamation and Acceptance of the Kerygma/ Preparing for a Renewal of the Sacraments of Initiation
Sunday Focus: Renewing the Sacraments of Initiation/ Invoking the Holy Spirit to Transform Your Life
Monday Night Focus: Living in Love as Disciples & Apostles/ Becoming Light for Our World
Retreat Outline
Friday Night
Focus: Welcome and Introduction to the Kerygma
Talks:
Pastor’s Welcome
Introduction: Part I
Introduction: Part II
Sharing:
Random Small Group Sharing Session
Saturday
Focus: Proclamation and Acceptance of the Kerygma/ Preparing for a Renewal of the Sacraments of Initiation
Talks:
God’s Love for Us
Our Enemies & Their Effect
Jesus Christ - The Light of the World
A Conversion of Heart
Faith in Jesus Christ as Savior
The Holy Spirit Gives Us New Life
Witness #1: Personal Encounter with Jesus Christ as Savior
Sharing:
Two Random Small Group Sharing Sessions
Two Shepherd Group Sharing Sessions
One on One Personal Dialogue
Sacred:
Three Eucharistic Adorations
Examination of Conscience
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday
Focus: Renewing the Sacraments of Initiation/ Invoking the Holy Spirit to Transform Your Life
Talks:
The Lordship of Jesus
The Promise of the Father Fulfilled on Pentecost
The Holy Spirit: Power Source of the Church
Surrendering Your Life to the Holy Spirit
Witness #2: Releasing the Power of the Holy Spirit in Your Life
Sharing:
2 Shepherd Group Sharing
Sacred:
Eucharistic Adoration
Renewal of Baptism Renewal of Confirmation
Renewal of Eucharist: Mass
Monday Night
Focus: Living in Love as Disciples & Apostles/ Becoming Light for Our World
Talks:
Disciples and Apostles
The Importance and Nature of Community
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