Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Welcome Remarks: (Welcome participants and introduce retreat theme)

Opening Prayer:

Blessing Let us begin in the name of the Father and of the Son...

Prayer ...through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Session One (4:00 –5:15)

1. Small Group Activity (20-30 min
   Reading (Scripture – in keeping with theme - or from noted author)
   Three Reflection Questions - calling forth personal reactions/experiences.
   
2. Personal Reflection Activity (5-10 min)
   Provide paper/sheet (with optional reflection/integration question) and time for journaling, composing prayer, written reaction to small group questions.
   
3. Group Integration Exercise (20-30 min)
   1. In a group, construct an image/song/poem that symbolizes the meaning of theme.
   2. Have each group present their image/song or poem.
   
4. Prayer (10 min)
   Scripture Reading
   Minute of Silent Reflection
   Prayer of Faithful (Church, World, Suffering/Oppressed, Local Community, Personal)
   Our Father

Break for Dinner (5:15-6:00):
(Food should be prepared and ready to serve; have someone lead in grace/blessing food.)

Session Two (6:00-7:30)

Introductory Remarks to Session

1. Video Presentation/Speaker (20-30 min)
   
2. Debriefing (15-20 min)
   Have reflection questions ready (if needed).
   
3. Preparation of Prayer Intentions for Prayer Service by Participants (5 Min)
   
4. Prayer Service (10-15 min)
   
   (Prepared ahead of time)

Suggested format:

Brief Introduction and Song

Opening Prayer

Scripture Reading

Response (Shared/Read/Sung)

Prayer of Faithful (plus spontaneous prayer)

Our Father

Sign of Peace

Closing Prayer and Blessing (And may almighty God bless us: Father, Son…)

Closing Song

Dismissal