Goal: Create a sacred space where DYMAC youth can share in the importance of community
and faith in Christ with other young Catholics across the Diocese of Belleville, especially during
these unique times.
Length: 3-4 Hours. Youth Ministers are completely free to use all, or some, of the content of this
virtual retreat to meet their own needs and goals.
Source and Model: Christus Vivit, Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation
Methodology: See-Judge-Act. This methodology allows young people to grow in discipleship
modeled by Jesus in the Gospels.
Primary Gospel Stories:
The Road to Emmaus. Lc. 24, 13-35
1st Corinthians 12
Scripture –See part of the methodology
Testimonies– Judge part of the methodology
Prayer and fellowship (icebreakers & games) – Act part of the methodology
Welcome & Prayer (15 Minutes)
Icebreaker (10 Minutes)
Scripture Sharing (1 Hour)
Testimonies (1 Hour)
Engaging in Discipleship Activity (30 Minutes)
Wrap Up Summary & Prayer (15 Minutes)
Note:
This virtual experience is meant to be a tool to support the youth ministry efforts in our
communities of faith. It is also meant to be directed by adult youth ministers. Therefore, it is
not intended to be a self-directed retreat or as a substitute for a Confirmation retreat. Please
reach out to the Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry for questions or comments.