Tomorrow, memorial of our Lady of Lourdes, we shall be facilitating a retreat for college graduating students of St. Columban's in Lingayen, here at LFC.
We often give recollections to high school and elementary school students because the program of formation in Catholic schools require the spiritual exercises. It is good to start their spiritual formation early.
In our experience, recollections and retreats have more meaning if given to Catholics who are older. It is like our experience when we facilitated the retreat of some nursing students who were to take the board exams last year, or our common experiences with teachers and lay ministers of the word and of holy communion this year.
We therefore recommend to our patrons to consider organizing retreats for college students, young professionals and so on. LFC can help. We can provide speakers and even organize the program. A sample of our program is that which we designed for tomorrow's group:
8:00 AM -Registration
9:00 - Orientation: WHAT IS A RETREAT?
10:00 - Break/Reflection
10:30 - First Session: LOOKING FOR GOD
12:00 - Lunch Break/Siesta
2:00 - Second Session: JESUS: TRUTH, WAY and LIFE
3:30 - Break/Reflection
4:00 - Third Session: HAPPINESS
5:00 - Penitential Rite and Confessions
6:00 - Eucharistic Celebration
7:30 - Dinner
8:30 - Reflection and Sharing
Next Morning
6:00 - Nature Walk (by the Tondaligan Beach)
7:00 - Breakfast at the Beach/Community Celebration
We hope to see you soon!
