The goal of the Light of the World Kerygmatic Retreat is to provide every retreatant with the opportunity to have a personal encounter with the Risen Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

This goal is reached through the hearing of proclamations of the Kerygma, renewal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and renewal of our Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), processing thoughts and feelings in small groups, and through quiet reflection and personal prayer.

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

Friday Night
Focus: Welcome and Introduction to the Kerygma

Talks:
Pastor’s Welcome
Introduction: Part I
Introduction: Part II

Small Group Discussion:
Random Small Group 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

Small Group Discussion:
Two Random Small Group Sessions
Two Shepherd Group 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

Small Group Discussion:
2 Shepherd Group Sessions

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