Below are resources that can be used in the Called by the Spirit suggested retreat structure format. Please review the material carefully and determine how you can best utilize it to serve your community.
A detailed facilitator's guide is coming soon. Coming Soon
In the meantime please refer to the simple leader's guide provided. Here you will find a important planning tips, including a sample schedule.
The Prayer Card features a Prayer to the Holy Spirit. This should be printed on card stock, double sided with the flip on the sort edge, then cut into cards.
The PowerPoint link below is the full retreat presentation with Facilitator Notes and scripts (in the Notes Section) that can be used to facilitate a retreat experience. If you would like a copy of the presentation to adapt and better respond to the needs in your community, please reach out. The PDF link below can be used to display the presentation slides only.
PDF PowerPoint
Below are links to the participant booklet, Gifts Description Booklet and the Gifts Inventory for the Called by the Spirit program. The 2 booklets can be printed horizontally on 11x17 paper and stapled in the middle.
This Inventory contains the gifts calculation rubric. This is usually printed double sided and then stapled in the left corner. Participants can tear off the first page to make it easier to do the rubric.
Participant booklet booklet (PDF) Gifts Description Booklet (PDF) Gifts Inventory (PDF)
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The Gospel of Mark Journal is a 4-week reflection booklet that uses passages from the Gospel of Mark to continue prayerful discernment. It is recommended that participants use this resource individually and in small group gatherings following a retreat experience. The bi-fold booklet can be printed horizontally on 8 1/2 x 11 paper and stapled in the middle. This journal is being revised. Check back for updates.
The links below are handout cards that can printed and cut appropriately (4 cards per page) and distributed to retreat participants. We recommend providing two cards for each participant (one to keep for continued discernment and one to share with parish/school facilitators to use for follow up discussions).
The links below provide an evaluation that can be used or adapted following the retreat experience.
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