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Thanks to the OFCYM staff, DRE’s, CRE’s, CYM’s and Pastors who contributed to the content of this manual. Prepared by Jesus “Chuy” Deleon Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry Archdiocese of Chicago Copyright@2012, Permission needed for Copy. Revised: 06/28/2013 Spirit Day Retreat Manual
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Thanks to the OFCYM staff, DRE’s, CRE’s,

CYM’s and Pastors who contributed to the

content of this manual.

Prepared by Jesus “Chuy” Deleon

Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry

Archdiocese of Chicago

Copyright@2012, Permission needed for

Copy. Revised: 06/28/2013

Spirit Day Retreat Manual

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Table of Contents

Section 1: General Introduction of Spirit Day Pages Included

Goals and Objectives 2

Methodology Description 3-4

Spirit Day Retreat Experience 5

Spirit Day Community 6

Spirit Day Year Cycle 7

Planning Meetings Overview 8

Coordinating Roles Overview 9-10

General Parish Responsibilities 11

Section 2: Spirit Day Retreat Experience

First Ceremony Instructions and Guide 12-15

Welcoming and Community Building 16-17

“Don’t Miss the Boat” Instructions and Narrative 18-19

Group Skits Instructions and Skits 20-23

Witness Talk Presentation Instructions 24

Catechetical Presentation Instructions 25

Second Ceremony: Profession of Faith in Worship 26

Reflection: “Put Away Your Old Self” Instructions 27

Third Ceremony: Blessing and Thanksgiving 29-31

Section 3: Roles/Responsibilities for Spirit Day

OFCYM Contact Role Description and Checklist 32-37

Site Coordinator Role Description 38

Program Coordinator Role Description and Checklist 39-42

Food Coordinator Guide 43-45

Secretary/Registration Coordinator Role Description and

Checklist

46-51

Prayer/Worship Coordinator Role Description and Checklist 52-56

Floor Coordinator Role Description and Checklist 56-59

Section 4: Handouts and Resources Segment

Appendix A: Handout Forms A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H 61-101

Appendix B: Resources

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General Introduction: Goals and Objectives

Brief Description of Spirit Day:

Spirit Day is a multi-parish one-day retreat for teens who are about to

celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Main Goal of Spirit Day:

Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the faith of the parish

community, the goal of Spirit Day Confirmation Retreat is to provide an

opportunity for Confirmation candidates to experience an inner spiritual

awakening that will inspire them to strengthen their commitment to a relationship with

Christ and His Church.

Main Objectives of Spirit Day:

- Realize the presence of Christ among us using evangelization and

catechesis through media, storytelling, witness talks and catechetical presentation.

- Awaken the Presence of the Holy Spirit within us through prayer/ worship,

singing and praising.

- Commit to a relationship with God in the power of the Eucharist and the life

and service of the church community

Methodology:

Using the wisdom and power of the New Evangelization, Spirit Day Confirmation Retreat

organizes a spiritual experience that connects us to our baptismal journey. This

experience is organized in three major stages: Evangelization/Catechesis Stage,

Prayer/Worship Stage, and Commitment/Service Stage.

I C O N K E Y

Handout

Take Note

Check List

Resource

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General Introduction: Methodology Description

The Spirit Day Retreat Experience is divided into three stages (symbolizing the Trinity)

and three ceremonies. The three stages of the Spirit Day Retreat Experience are the

following:

Evangelization/Catechesis Stage:

Using media, storytelling, witness talks and catechesis, one of Spirit

Day’s objectives is to help the participants realize the presence of the

Living Christ in their lives and the importance of opening their minds and

hearts to Jesus in the present moment. Why the focus on Christ and not

the Holy Spirit, being that the retreat is titled “Spirit Day”? The purpose of

the retreat is not to offer a day of catechesis on the Holy Spirit, for this is already done in

the parish Confirmation programs. The purpose of the retreat is to awaken the Holy Spirit

within our young participants for it is the Spirit of the risen Christ, the ever-flowing water of

baptism running constantly in search of God, which will move the individual to say a

genuine “Yes” when celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation.

In order for teens to say “Yes” to Christ and commit to a life in the Church, they

need to be re-immersed again in the Holy Spirit. But we cannot awaken the Spirit of

salvation within them without its source, which is the glorified Lord.1 The Gospel of John

tells us that, “we receive the Spirit by drawing near to the Son – within reach of his breath

– and then allowing ourselves to be breathed upon by Jesus (John 20:19-23).

Pope Benedict the XVI explained this to us very clearly when he wrote, “The Spirit

does not allow itself to be seen when we depart from the Son. On the contrary he allows

himself to be seen when we are with the Son.”2 This is why it is important that we begin

our retreat with the effort of leading our teens towards Christ and to realize how He has

been committed to their lives, for it is only through this realization that they will be willing

to open the doors of their hearts and accept Christ into their present experience. It is after

accepting Christ into their present experience that the Holy Spirit is awakened and fired

up.

1 Rahner, “Content of Faith.” 1992. Pg 356

2 Ratzinger, “The God of Jesus Christ”, 1979, Pg. 101.

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General Introduction: Methodology (Cont.)

Prayer/Worship Stage:

Through prayer, worship, singing and praising, the next objective of the

retreat is to “FIRE UP” the Holy Spirit that has been awakened by the

presence of Christ. It is our love for Christ that the Spirit moves and it is

through prayer, worship, singing and praising that our love for Christ is

fed. The Spirit is the “principle of prayer: He prays in us so that our

prayer acquires an almost infinite range and a divine depth. The New Testament keeps

telling us again and again to pray in the Holy Spirit.”3 The more we pray, the more fired up

the Spirit becomes!

Service/Commitment Stage:

The end result of Spirit Day must be a spiritual experience and a union between the

participant, the Divine Trinity and the greater Church; all which are important for the

fulfillment of not only the Sacrament of Confirmation but a committed life in service. It is

the fired up Spirit that will glue all these elements together. The Holy Spirit, “leads us to

the Son, and through the Son he leads us to the Father.”4 It is the engine that moves

God’s economy (oiconomia): God moves towards us so that we may serve one another

and thereby return to God once again. The day ends with a blessing for both participants

and adult volunteers as they commit their service to Christ and His Church; followed by

thanks-giving, which brings us into communion with each other; finalizing with the

climactic journey of our sacramental life: our liturgical celebration of the Eucharist.

Ceremonies:

Each stage of the Spirit Day Retreat Experience is divided into ceremonial rituals filled

with symbolism, creativity, reflection and prayer. The purpose of these ceremonial rituals

are not just to make a clear transition from one stage to the other, but also to embody the

living Christ among us who is in constant movement through the Love, Hope and Faith of

His Church, guiding the teen participants in their own experience of the Paschal Mystery

of life, death and resurrection in Him. Parishes participating in the retreat each take

responsibility of organizing one of these ceremonies together with their teen participants

before the retreat.

3 Ibid. Rahner, Pg. 358

4 Ibid, Ratzinger. Pg 101

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General Introduction: Spirit Day Retreat Experience

Time: Segment Title Segment Brief Description

10 Min The Welcoming The Church welcomes the participants to this experience with Love,

Hope and Faith.

10 Min Community Building:

Icebreaker #1

Begin to motivate interest in the experience of the day with fun group

activities that are rooted in the Gospel. The Gospel will be our guide.

15 Min Storytelling:

“Don’t Miss the Boat”

By using the power of storytelling, teens are inspired to prepare and

open their minds to all the possibilities that Spirit Day has to offer.

15 Min First Ceremony:

Opening Prayer

The Church presents the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Lord’s Prayer

to the participants, reconnecting them to their baptism.

30 Min Group Skits:

“Story of St. Paul”

Participants reflect on St. Paul’s own experience of conversion by

having the groups discuss among themselves and prepare to present

their skit to the rest of the assembly.

50 Min Witness Talks By observing the skit presentations, listening to witness talks, and in

personal journal writing, participants reflect on their own life in Christ

and process of conversion.

20 Min Catechetical Session:

Jesus Among Us

Through catechesis, the participants are able to connect Scripture and

their present day experience in order to realize that Christ has been, is

and will always be present and committed in their lives.

25 Min Second Ceremony:

Profession of Faith in

Worship

Through a creative worship experience, teens are moved and inspired

to publically announce their love to Christ and reaffirm their baptismal

promise; celebrating their realization that Christ lives in their lives.

15 Min Community Building: Continue to build community among the young people.

20 Min Reflection:

Put Away Your Old Self

Through videos and ritual action, participants reflect on Christ’s love for

us as he carries our sins in the cross; taking with Him our old selves.

50 Min Third Ceremony:

Blessing and

Thanksgiving

Through symbolism and ritual action, participants experience the

movement of the Holy Spirit, opening their hearts to each other and

Christ.

15 Min Reflection:

Letters to Christ

Renewed in the Spirit, participants open their minds and hearts to

Christ by offering their life to him in the form of a letter.

1:30

Total:

6:05

Mass Celebration

Be Renewed in the Spirit

The celebration of the Mass seals the experience of Spirit Day

sending forth the participants to a life in service to Christ and

their commitment to His Church.

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General Introduction: Spirit Day Community

Help prepare for

the Spirit Day

Ceremonies

Local choirs, MCs,

technicians,

facilitators,

businesses and

Site Coordinators

available to help

Catechists,

Youth Ministers,

Pastors facilitate

the retreat

Parish Youth

already

confirmed help

animate the

retreat

DRE’s, CRE’s,

Pastors, CYM’s

organize the

retreat

VYMCs and

VCMCs together

administrate the

retreat

Spirit Day

Community Spirit Day Cooperative

Spirit Day Planning

Committees

Parish Youth

Ministries

Retreat Teen

Participants

Office for Catechesis and

Youth Ministry (OFCYM)

Parish Religious Ed

Programs

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General Introduction: Spirit Day Year Cycle

Period One: (January – April) This is the period that most Spirit Day Retreats take

place in time.

Period Two: (May-August) Evaluation of the Spirit Day Retreats that took place in

Period One usually happens in this period. OFCYM begins to prepare for new fiscal

year’s Spirit Day Planning.

Period Three: (September – October) Initial preparation meetings usually take place

during this period within the Spirit Day Planning Committees and Spirit Day Coop.

Period Four: (January – April) Planning meetings, trainings, and activities are taking

place during this period throughout the Spirit Day Community.

September -

October

October -

January

January –

April

May -

August

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

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General Introduction: Planning Meetings Overview

Initial Meeting: Introductions and responsibilities Date/Place/Time:_ ______

Objectives:

Introduction of Parish Representatives Introduction of Spirit Day (Mission and Objectives) Introduction of Planning Process. Establish dates for the Planning Process Introduction and assigning of roles and responsibilities of Coordinators Give Parish Registration Forms

Meeting #1: Establishing Assignments Date/Place/Time:__ _____

Objectives:

Review assignments for each Coordinator. Begin to fill out the Action Plans. Begin to organize Action Plans Update on registration

Meeting #2: Present Action Plans for OFCYM Approval Date/Place/Time:_ ____

Objectives:

Receive Group Registration Forms Present and complete drafts of Action Plans for:

o Food, Floor, Prayer/Worship, Registration and Program

Meeting #3: Final Updates and Preparation of Logistic Date/Place/Time:__ ____

Objectives:

Assign Volunteers to Retreat Roles Final updates on each of the Action Plans Prepare for the Volunteer Meeting and Evaluation Meeting

SPIRIT DAY LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE: Date/Place/Time:__ ____

VOLUNTEER MEETING: Date/Place/Time:__ ____

RETREAT DATE: Date/Place/Time:__ ____

RETREAT EVALUATION MEETING: Date/Place/Time:__ ____

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commitment level:

1) Lowest

2) Mid-level

3) Highest

General Introduction: Coordinating Roles Overview

Site Coordinator: Name: __________________ Parish: _____________________

This person is an adult parish staff/volunteer nominated from among the

participating parishes, who is willing to facilitate the organizing process for the

planning committee. Some of the responsibilities include: 1) facilitate the

planning meetings, making sure the objectives are met, 2) remind

Coordinators of their responsibilities between meetings, 3) make sure any

gaps of roles and responsibilities are filled, 4) communicate any issues, questions or

suggestions to the OFCYM contact.

Food Coordinator: Name: __________________ Parish: _____________________

This person is an adult parish staff/volunteer nominated from among the participating

parishes, who is willing to facilitate the organization and implementation procedure for the

food. Some of the responsibilities include: 1) complete the Food Action Plan, 2) help in

the purchase of food, 3) receive any food items being delivered before the retreat, 4)

prepare Food Team at Spirit Day Volunteer Meeting as well as the food table, 5) serve

food and clean food area at Spirit Day.

Program Coordinator: Name: __________________ Parish: _____________________

This person is an adult parish staff/volunteer nominated from among the participating

parishes, who is willing to facilitate the organization and implementation procedure for the

Spirit Day program experience. Some of the responsibilities include: 1) complete the

Program Action Plan, 2) help in recruiting for speakers and choir for the retreat, 3) help

organize the Retreat’s agenda, 4) responsible for the Volunteer Meeting and the flow of

the agenda on the day of the retreat.

Floor Coordinator: Name: __________________ Parish: _____________________

This person is an adult parish staff/volunteer nominated from among the participating

parishes, who is willing to facilitate the reservation and preparation of the space and

materials needed for Spirit Day. Some of the responsibilities include: 1) complete the

Floor Action Plan, 2) help find the space for the retreat, 3) prepare the floor team at the

Volunteer Meeting, 4) responsible for picking up and returning Spirit Day Materials from

the Vicariate Office, and 5) prepare and clean-up the space for the retreat.

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General Introduction: Coordinating Roles (cont.)

Secretary/Registration Coordinator: Name: _______________ Parish: _____________

This person is an adult parish staff/volunteer nominated from among the participating

parishes, who is willing to facilitate the registration process before and at the retreat.

Some of the responsibilities include: 1) complete the Registration Action Plan, 2) make

sure the registration forms and payments are submitted on time by participating parishes,

3) prepare Registration Team at the Volunteer Meeting, 4) prepare and clean-up the

registration tables and area on the day of the retreat.

Prayer/Worship Coordinator: Name: ________________ Parish: _____________________

This person is an adult parish staff/volunteer nominated from among the participating

parishes, who is willing to organize and facilitate the Prayer/Worship experience of the

retreat. Some of the responsibilities include: 1) complete the Prayer/Worship Action Plan,

2) prepare the retreat’s First Ceremony and closing Mass celebration as well as the

volunteers and supplies needed, 3) responsible for preparing the Prayer/Worship Team at

the Volunteer Meeting, 4) responsible for facilitating the setup for the First Ceremony and

Mass celebration at the retreat.

Security Coordinator: Name: ________________ Parish: _____________________

This person is an adult parish staff/volunteer nominated from among the participating

parishes, who is willing to facilitate the security plan for the retreat: 1) complete the

Security Action Plan, 2) responsible for the security team’s materials and supplies, 3)

make sure the security volunteers are in compliance with the Archdiocese, 4) prepare the

Security Team at the Volunteer Meeting, 5) manage the Security Team and implement

the Security Plan at the retreat.

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General Introduction: General Parish Responsibilities

To best prepare for the retreat, Spirit Day recommends each parish take

on the following responsibilities. These responsibilities are aside from

the specific responsibilities assigned to each retreat coordinator. Each

parish needs to make sure these general parish responsibilities are met.

1. Must have parish catechists, youth ministers and youth ministry teens available to help at the

retreat and attend the Volunteer Meeting.

2. Must complete the parish registration form by Meeting #2.

3. Should offer some of the Confirmation students to participate in the readings for the Mass

4. Each parish is responsible for their own name tags for their retreat participants and volunteers.

Please use name tag labels that stick, without plastic holders. This is helpful as they will stick their

names to a wooden cross in the Third Ceremony.

5. Must have a parish representative attend all Planning Meetings. It must be the same

representative at all meetings.

6. Using creative art, have your students prepare a visual of a Gift or Gifts (depending on the

agreement with the committee) of the Holy Spirit for the First Ceremony.

PREPARING THE PARTICIPANTS:

1. Have your participants learn this prayer in your class sessions until they memorize their response:

Leader: Come Holy Spirit; fill the hearts of your faithful… All: Enkindle in them the fire of your love. Leader: Send forth your Spirit… All: And you will renew the face of the earth. Leader: Let us pray. Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit, you have taught the hearts of the faithful. In the same spirit, help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our lord. All: Amen

2. Have your participants learn the theme song by singing it at some of your class sessions. Have

your students practice yelling loud when their parish name is introduced.

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