Journey in a Box

This “JOURNEY in a box” section contains all the supplies and handouts needed for a JOURNEY weekend, along with instructions for assembly.

These best practices were compiled based on almost 20 years of weekend retreats in several parishes. Typically, the discerned Weekend Facilitators collaborate with the Continuation Committee to inventory and procure the supply materials as they are used for both men’s and women’s weekend.

Hanging files and bins will help you keep track of materials you need for each part of the retreat.

TIME TABLE ACTION WHO

90 Days Prior to weekend Print Forms Materials Coordinator

90 Days Prior to weekend Purchase Holy Items Weekend Facilitator

60 Days Prior to weekend Purchase Supplies Weekend Facilitator

60 Days Prior to weekend Assemble Supplies Weekend Facilitator

10 Days After the weekend Submit Expense Report* Weekend Facilitator

The Continuation Committee should be able to provide you with an inventory of what is available from the last retreat weekends. Typical items that might be available include:

• Labeled file folders

• Stock for Table Names

• Signs

• Laminate and sheet protectors

• Sand (enough to fill a small jar)

Step 1: Print Forms

*If you have a way to print off 22 pages (many on both front and back), note that while all the other supplies do not have to be purchased before the forms are printed, the Avery labels will need to have been purchased in order to print documents #5 and #6 below.

Handouts and Signage

Print off one copy of each item (all on white paper is fine, with the exclusion of labels which need to be printed on label paper). Then, using the List of Forms to Print (first document below), place a sticky note on each document stating (1) number of copies, (2) color of paper (light shade), and (3) if it needs to be double-sided. You can take these to a printer to have them copied in bulk. (These are all the handouts and signs needed for the weekend and for JOURNEY with Christ.)

1. List of Forms to Print

2. Supplies by Store

3. Supplies by Bin

4. Reimbursement Form / Expense Report

5. Avery 8162 Hanging Folder Labels

6. Avery 8395 Bin & Box Labels

7. All Weekend Signage

   • Chapel Entrance Sign (if extras needed)

   • Food Drop-off Sign (if extras needed)

   • God’s Time Sign (if extras needed)

   • Men’s Restroom Sign (if extras needed)

   • Women’s Restroom Sign (if extras needed)

   • Pointed Arrow Sign (if extras needed)

8. Introduction Sheet

9. Prayer to the Holy Spirit

10. One-on-One Sharing Questions

11. Weekend Handout #1 - Examination of Conscience

12. Weekend Handout #2 - Commitment to Jesus

13. The JOURNEY Begins Handout

14. Sharing Our JOURNEY Handout #1 - Guidelines

15. Sharing Our JOURNEY Handout #2 - Prayer

16. Evening with the Holy Spirit Handout #1 - Ministries to Fill

17. Evening with the Holy Spirit Handout #2 - Prayers & Reflection

18. JOURNEY with Christ Handout #1 - Informational

19. JOURNEY with Christ Handout #2 - Ministering Healing

20. JOURNEY with Christ Handout #3 - Beatitudes

21. Living a New Life in Christ Handout #1 - Reflection Questions

22. Living a New Life in Christ Handout #2 - Where to Grow

Step 2: Purchase Holy Items

1. Newest Version of the New American Bible – 56

2. Christ Candles – 2

3. Bible Enthronement Holder – 2

4. JOURNEY Parish Bible – Engraved – 2

5. Cross, 12” brass – 2

Step 3: Purchase Shopping Items

For list of stores and items please see document Supplies by Store that was printed in Step 1.

Step 4: Assemble Boxes

Use the document, Supplies by Bin that was printed in Step 1, to assemble the facilitator, men, and women’s bins.

* All leftover supplies can be given to the Regional Support Team for future use