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Retreat Components
I. Hospitality
II. Welcome Call to retreat
III. Warm up activity Gentle “getting to know you”
IV. Transition Passage into retreat space (withdraw from ordinary space) Ritual Hope and desire for God
V. Retreat theme or topic Lecturette, teaching, workshop (15-20 minute maximum) Sharing one on one, sharing in group
VI. God connection Quiet and reflection in sacred space
VII. Application Spiritual self-direction
VIII. So what? Personally Collectively
IX. Closure
by Dede Swinehart, used with permission for 2003 NAPRC Conference |
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