Feeders: High School and Adult Discernment Groups; Campus Ministers; Parishes
Description
- Diocesan wide gatherings of men or women (18-49) who come together to focus on the spiritual life, to meditate on it, and learn ways to discern God’s will
- Retreats are normally held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the Spring, in central locations in the diocese
Goals
- Provide a weekend gathering of Catholic, young men who desire to grow in their faith and understanding of discernment
- Give conferences that form and direct young men in Christian discipleship and prayer
- Create a network among Catholic, young men in order to promote other vocation programs and opportunities
Implementation
- Present retreat program to superintendent of Catholic Schools and the Director of Youth and Young Adults
- Contact moderators of discernment groups and encourage their promotion of the retreat
- Distribute the retreat brochure to youth directors and teen program leaders, as well as in other vocation programs
- Organize retreat: leader, small group leaders, schedule, logistics
- Provide any needed scholarships or help for young men to attend
Targeted Actions
Visit discernment groups to encourage participation in the retreat