Program Details: 

 

Who:  For youth and adults participating in Confirmation Education at their parish. Recommended for middle school students and up.  

When: September 6 - 8, 2019

Cost: $130.00 for participants, 

           FREE for youth chaperones and presenters. 

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 Sept.  include;

Participating Congregations :

To be announced (congregations with confirmations scheduled in Fall/Winter will be prioritized). 

 

Total space available 40   / Registration is now open:

*To register we are using a new system that will allow one registrar from each congregation/parish.  It is called MROC or Multiple Registrations/One Charge.  To register your congregation must have an access code.  The regestering church will then get one bill for the particpants that have a fee.  This allows for greater local control and will allow congregations to manage payments locally. 

 

 

Pre-Approval to participate: 

       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/supervisor reflecting the gender of the youth they are sending for their youth. 

         

• The Confirmation Retreat Director is David Campbell, Youth Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas.
• Confirmands who want to attend must register through their home congregation first. The participating congregation will connect with either Mother Nancy Powers or Fr. Craig Reed to be sure there is space for potential youth and adult volunteers.  Congregations will then be sent a confirmation code for your participants to use when filling out their individual registration on Camp Wise. This must be done no later than February 15th. 

• Event Leaders are:
• Bishop George Sumner
• Rev. Craig Reed
• Rev. Nancy Powers
• Other clergy TBA
• Other leaders to be announced

Principles for Retreat Instructors:

• Program is based on Bishop Sumner’s Guidelines for Confirmation.
• Content is centered on the Book of Common Prayer.
• Content will be shared with clergy at home congregation.
• Sessions will allow for: teaching, small group discussion, and individual reflection. (Goal – we will identify Instructors for the next Confirmation Retreat).

             

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      Retreat Staff Arrive

3:00 – 5:00      Program Prep

5:00 – 6:00      Check In 

6:00 – 7:00      Dinner

7:00 – 8:00      Session One: 

Get to know you, Rules, Weekend overview

Transition with a spiritual question

8:00 – 9:00     Session Two:                                                     

God one and Three       

9:00 – 10:00    Session Three:

Compline/Worship

10:00 - 10:20   End of Day wrap up in cabins

Saturday

7:00 – 7:45      Wake up

7:45 - 8:00      Morning Prayer

8:00 – 9:00     Breakfast 

9:00 – 10:00    Session Four: 

Creation                     

10:00 – 12:00 Session Five:

Adventure Activity

12:00 – 1:00      Lunch

Centered around Christian Community

1:00 – 2:00      Session Six:

Journaling / resting reflecting         

2:00 – 3:00      Session Seven:

Challenge Course – emphasizing trust

3:00 – 4:00      Session Eight: 

God’s calling of Israel / Calling to Community

The Ten Commandments / Law / God’s gift of all Holy

4:00 – 5:00      Session Nine:                                     

Scripture & The two GREAT Commandments

5:30 – 6:30        Dinner

6:30 – 7:30        Session Ten: 

Jesus / Salvation / Grace and Forgiveness

7:30 – 8:30        Session Eleven:   *at campfire (weather permitting)

The sacrament of confession / Opportunity for

Individual counsel and Confession.

8:30 – 9:00     Compline

9:00 - 9:30      End of Day wrap up in cabins / led by counselors

Sunday

7:00 – 7:45      Wake up

7:45 – 8:00      Gather at the chapel  

8:00 – 9:00      Breakfast 

9:00 – 10:30    Session 10:  

Church and Holy Spirit

10:30 – 12:00 Instructed Eucharist

12:00 – 1:00    Lunch

1:00 – 2:00      Session 11: 

Wrap up: What have you learned about making your own confession of faith?

Evaluation: What stands out for you?            

 

Participating Congregations:  

Congregations need to send two adult sponsors for every 12 participants. *Two adult leaders needto reflect the gender(s) of youth they are sending: i.e. if everyone is a boy then the adult leaders need to be men.  If the participants are only girls the sponsors should be female, and blended if the genders are male and female. 

What to Bring:

Bible and a Notebook

Clothes: For both indoor and outdoor activities, including closed toed shoes

Bedding & linens will be provided by the camp (pillow, blanket, sheet, towel, and wash cloth)

Toiletries

Water Bottle