World Youth Day USA Guides Retreat Manual | Page 73

Suggested Outline
1. Re-Gathering/Check-In (15 minutes)

5. Discernment Overview (15 minutes)

2. Opening Prayer:

6. Personal Reflection Time (15-25 minutes)

The Great Commission (15 minutes)
7. Small Group Discussion (20-30 minutes)
3. Catechetical Presentation: Jesus

Who Sends Us On Mission (15 minutes)

8. Large Group Processing (20 minutes)

4. Examen of the World Youth Day

9. Closing Ritual and Commissioning

Experience (45-55 minutes)

(20 minutes)

TOTAL TIME (without breaks): 3.0 to 3.5 hours
If the schedule and space permit, a Mass may be used to open or, more appropriately, close this retreat
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