1:00pm           Gather

                        Teens gather with their learning guide

1:05                Opening Prayer/ Welcoming

1:15                Large Group Opening

1:25                Introduce Dr. D'Ambrosio               

1:30                Teaching: Personal Prayer (Dr. D'Ambrosio)

The Goal of this session is to show that we are called to deepen our relationship with Christ through Personal Prayer.

2:00                Prayer Experience

Have youth spread out through the room so that they are by themselves and can focus on prayer and quiet. This time will be a guided meditation.

25 Guided Prayer Services for Middle Graders – by Pat Dexter

God’s Gift of Prayer – pg 68: Set up table with candle, bible, and picture of praying hands.

2:20                Snack/ Small Group Discussion           

Send one group at a time to get a snack and drink – then to Sit and discuss 1^st teaching2:50               

Gather Back – Large Group

3:00                Teaching: Mary and the Saints (Dr D'Ambrosio)

The Goal of this session is to clearly explain the teachings of the Church on the Virgin Mary and the Saints

3:30                Small Group Discussions

Sit and discuss 1^st teaching (see Learning Guide Update or Folder for helpful questions) Focus on Saint Reports and the names they chose for themselves. Have each youth tell their saint name, story of the saint and why they chose that saint.

4:00                Retreat Review

4:20                Wrap Up/ Closing Prayer

4:30                Clean up and Send Forth

Mary Immaculate Catholic Church

Farmers Branch, TX

The time is: 1pm – 4:30pm

972-243-7104 x217