Program Details:
Who: For youth and adults participating in Confirmation Education at their parish. Recommended for middle school students and up.
When: February 22 – 24, 2019
Cost: FREE - The cost for the pilot program is covered by a generous donation.
Why: The purpose of this retreat is to supplement Confirmation preparation at the congregational level and provide Christian community for those who participate.
Where: Camp All Saints
418 Stanton Way
Pottsboro TX 75076
What: Bishops Confirmation Retreat (Pilot Program)
“So our preparation should involve memorizing the basics, reading about our heritage, uplifting worship, fellowship with peers, leadership opportunities, service to those in need, and growth in contemplation and personal prayer life.” -Bishop George Sumner, Confirmation Guidelines for the Diocese of Dallas
Participating Congregations in 2019 as of 1/10/19 include;
Participating Congregations in Pilot Program:
Church Church of the Holy Cross, Paris |
# of Participants 5-6 |
St. David's, Denton S. John's, Pottsboro St. Mark's, Irving Holy Trinity, Garland Good Shepherd, Dallas St. Marks, Mt. Pleasant |
4 4-5 2 8-10 3-5 2-4 |
Current Potential Enrollment from Congregations based on estimates: 32 - 38: Total space available 40
There is still space available!
Pre-Approval to participate in the Pilot Program:
If your congregation is interested in participating plese contact either:
Mother Nancy Powers @ (903) 786-4339
Fr. Craig Reed @ (903) 784-6294
*Space is limited in 2019 so contact them soon.
Congregations will need to send adult sponsors reflecting the gender of the youth they are sending.
Principles for Retreat Instructors:
Retreat Schedule: This schedule is "Under Construction”. It is quite likely that we will amplify a few key subjects and fold into the curriculum key ideas consistent with the guidelines set down by the Bishop for Confirmation.
*Modifications will be made as we get closer to the weekend.
Friday
2:30 – 3:00 Friday – Event leaders arrive and get settled
3:00 – 4:00 Program area is prepared – program review – dress rehearsal
4:00 – 5:00 Prep registration area, make sure camper beds are set up.
5:00 – 6:00 Check In – Event Participants and Adult leaders arrive
6:00 – 7:00 Dinner – Dining Hall (featuring a loaf of bread)
7:00 – 8:00 Session One – Dave & Program Staff
Name game(s), go over rules, overview weekend
Mother Nancy - Transition with a spiritual question
8:00 – 9:00 Session Two: Bishop Sumner & Fr. Craig Reed
God one and Three
9:00 – 10:00 Session three – Leader Team
Compline / Music & Worship
10:00 - 10:20 End of Day wrap up in cabins / led by counselors
Saturday
7:00 – 7:45 Wake up – Morning Prayer – Youth Leader (TBD)
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast –
9:00 – 10:00 Session Four – Mother Nancy
Creation
10:00 – 12:00 Session Five – Fr. Craig
The Fall -
Adventure Activity – i.e. ropes, Archery, Walk / Program Staff
*Need to rotate 40 students –
Archery for 20 as a teaching
Alternate Activity for 20 students / Hiking trail
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
Centered around Christian Community
1:00 – 2:00 Session Six – Dave / Purchase Journal Material
Journaling / resting reflecting
2:00 – 3:00 Session Seven - Program Staff
Challenge Course – emphasizing trust
3:00 – 4:00 Session Eight: Fr. Craig
God’s calling of Israel / Calling to Community
The Ten Commandments / Law / God’s gift of all of Holy
4:00 – 5:00 Session Nine: Mother Nancy
Scripture & The two GREAT Commandments
5:30 – 6:30 Dinner
6:30 – 7:30 Session Ten: Fr. Craig
Jesus / Salvation / Grace and Forgiveness
7:30 – 8:30 Session Eleven: Mother Nancy
*at campfire (weather permitting)
Worship Music – Dave or Staff
The sacrament of confession / Opportunity for
Individual counsel and Confession.
8:30 – 9:00 Compline – Team
9:00 - 9:30 End of Day wrap up in cabins / led by counselors
Sunday
7:00 – Wake up –
7:45 – 8:00 Gather at the chapel - Team
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast –
9:00 – 10:30 Session 10: / Bishop Sumner
Church and Holy Spirit
10:30 – 12:00 Instructed Eucharist / Both Mother Nancy & Fr. Craig
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Session 11: Mother Nancy
Wrap up – What have you learned about making your own confession of faith?
Evaluation: What stands out for you – record on news print / work in small groups.
How:
Cost: $130 for youth participants . FREE - Cost for the program has been covered by a generous donation:)
Adult leaders from congregations are $Free
*No cost for the event leaders
Participating Congregations:
What to Bring:
Bible and a Notebook
Clothes / comfortable clothes both for indoors / and outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
Bedding & linens will be provided by the camp / includes, Pillow, towel, blankets, pillow and bed sheets.
Toiltries
Summer staff who will be there to help during the weekend:
Megan Alonzo will be there filling the First Responder Role in our Health Lodge
Rachel Roberts - Girls Counselor
Leslie McCord - Girls Counselor
Help with 2018 camper scholarships, special building projects or the camps endowment.
February 18, 2019
For Students in Grades 3 - 8
Cost $25.00
Enrollment Cut Off: 60
Confirmation Retreat (Pilot Program) Feb 22 - 24, 2019
Cost $130.00 Participants / FREE to Approved participants
FREE / Adult Leadership
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Cost: Free
College Retreat Feb 22 - 24, 2019
Cost: $25.00
For More information: Click Here
When registering use:
College2019
as your group hold code. This will lock in your spot and your $25.00 price.
Cost: Free
Elementary/Junior High Camp June 16 - 22, 2019
For Students entering Grades 3 - 8 in fall of 2019
Cost $485.00
Elementary/Junior High Camp June 23 - 29, 2019
For Students entering Grades 3 - 8 in fall of 2019
Cost $485.00
Elementary/Junior High Camp June 30 - July 6, 2019
For Students entering Grades 3 - 8 in fall of 2019
Cost $485.00
Sr. High Camp July 7 - 12, 2019
For Students entering grades 9 - 12 in fall of 2019
Cost $485.00