What about the retreat?
It is quite amazing how young people today get so busy with a lot of things: obligations at school , extra-curricular activities, sports and personal “stuff.” These are all important things in your life and they deserve your attention. But an opportunity to set aside time to rest and reflect on this step you are taking is also a good thing.
The Confirmation retreat is an invitation from Jesus to “come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). Be assured that the retreat leaders will not take you off to some lonely church where you will spend the day praying silently on your knees. Each day will include prayer, but not the kind you may be used to. The prayer- being in the presence of God – may take the form of games, group activities, discussions, talks, videos and quiet time.
Whatever format your retreat takes, however, that time is an opportunity to focus on the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life. While you won’t spend the entire retreat on your knees, you will be present to God in a special way, and God will have a message for you, too. All you need to do is be ready and open.
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