JOURNEY with Christ: Theme Specific Parts for Variable Assignments & Agendas
When schedules have to be adjusted to account for witness availability, use the below Theme Specific Parts to insert into the variable versions of the Assignments and Agendas.
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Finding Grace (Variable Segment with SG Witness)
Renewing Your Faith Life (Variable Segment with Witness)
Growing in Holiness (Variable Segment with Witness)
Living the Eucharist (Variable Segment with Witness)
Supporting Each Other (Variable Segment with Witness)
Reconciliation (Variable Segment with Pastor/Deacon Witness)
Serving the Community (Variable Segment with Alternative or JL Witness)
Listening to the Word (Variable Segment with Witness)
Unconditional Love (Variable Segment with Witness)
Commitment (1st Segment)
Theme: Readings and Assignments **Pre-inserted into Weekly Assignments
Introduction to JOURNEY for Team members: https://www.jnlic.org/introduction-to-journey
Journey with Christ for JL/SG to review: https://www.jnlic.org/journey-with-christ
Witnesses to review: https://www.jnlic.org/witnesses
2 Peter 1:1-10
Acts 4:32-35
John 13:12-17
Luke 14:25-33
Theme Preparation
Journey Leader prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Journey Leader prepares an introduction to the purpose of Scripture reflection
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme for this meeting
All are reminded of call to faithfulness in family, personal payer and Scripture reading
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda **Pre-inserted into Weekly Agendas
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Journey Leader leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Spiritual Guide reflects on theme
Spiritual Guide initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Journey Leader introduces the purpose of Scripture reflection
Journey Leader reflects on selected Scripture reading and meaning of the passage to his/her life
Journey Leader initiates team reflection on Scripture passage; what does this Scripture passage mean to team members?
Theme Related Assignments
Prayer to be Faithful to Serving God (The JOURNEY Begins Handout – Team Commitment)
Journey Leader reflects on team commitment (The JOURNEY Begins Handout – Team Commitment)
Journey Leader initiates reflection and response from team
Journey Leader leads discussion on shared prayer and explains prayer partners
Pray St. Teresa of Avila prayer (The JOURNEY Begins Handout – Team Commitment)
#2 JOURNEY with Christ Orientation
Journey Leader reviews the JOURNEY with Christ process and announces the schedule for the rest of JOURNEY with Christ (JOURNEY with Christ Handout #1 – Informational and team’s tentative schedule for formation)
Journey Leader reviews general team instructions and highlights specific ministry instructions. Journey Leader reminds the team to keep confidential information that is shared in meetings
Journey Leader provides examples of past retreats and prompts team to bring Scripture for the theme of Retreat weekend
Journey Leader calls all to commit to attendance, assignments, prayers, Scripture, team spirit
Journey Leader informs/reviews with the team the resources available on the website for their role (i.e. Witnesses will utilize the Witness Outline resources for them under Ministry Descriptions)
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Spiritual Guide leads the team in shared prayer
Pray over call to faithfulness in family, personal prayer and Scripture reading
Prayers to the Holy Spirit for personal and communal growth
Shared Ministry (2nd Segment)
Theme: Readings and Assignments **Pre-inserted into Weekly Assignments
Ministry Preparation: https://www.jnlic.org/ministry-preparation
Ministry Descriptions: https://www.jnlic.org/ministry-descriptions
Witness Themes: www.jnlic.org/journey-with-christ-themes
Romans 12:3-8
Ephesians 4:11-16
Ephesians 4:32
1 Corinthians 3:5-11
Galatians 2:20
John 17:17-19
Theme Preparation
Spiritual Guide prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda **Pre-inserted into Weekly Agendas
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Spiritual Guide leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Journey Leader reflects on reflects on theme
Journey Leader initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Spiritual Guide reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Spiritual Guideey Leader initiates team reflection on Scripture passage; what does this Scripture passage mean to team members?
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Shared Ministry)
Introduce next week’s theme: Shared Ministry
Theme Preparation
Spiritual Guide prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Journey Leader leads the team in shared prayer
Finding Grace (Variable Segment with SG Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
Colossians 3:10-12
John 15:1-17
Romans 12:1-2
Luke 6:20-26
Spiritual Guide prepares witness talk
Theme Preparation
Journey Leader prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEYNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Journey Leader leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Journey Leader reflects on theme
Journey Leader initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Journey Leader reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Journey Leader initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Spiritual Guide Witness on Finding Grace
Journey Leader initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Journey Leader invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Finding Grace)
Introduce next week’s theme: Finding Grace
Theme Preparation
Journey Leader prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Spiritual Guide on Finding Grace
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Journey Leader leads the team in shared prayer
Renewing Your Faith Life (Variable Segment with Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
Ephesians 4:17-24
John 3:5-8
2 Corinthians 5:16-18
John 9:25
Renewing Your Faith Life Witness prepares witness talk
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Witness Prayer Partner leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Spiritual Guide reflects on reflects on theme
Spiritual Guide initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Witness Prayer Partner reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Witness Prayer Partner initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Witness on Renewing Your Faith Life
Spiritual Guide initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Spiritual Guide invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Renewing Your Faith Life)
Introduce next week’s theme: Renewing Your Faith Life
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Renewing Your Faith Life Witness
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Spiritual Guide leads the team in shared prayer
Growing in Holiness (Variable Segment with Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
1 John 4:7-16
John 1:12
Psalm 16:11
Leviticus 11:44
Growing in Holiness Witness prepares witness talk
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
All team members reflect on experience of parish, church, Christian community
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Witness Prayer Partner leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Journey Leader reflects on reflects on theme
Journey Leader initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Witness Prayer Partner reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Witness Prayer Partner initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Witness on Growing in Holiness
Spiritual Guide initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Journey Leader invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Growing in Holiness)
Introduce next week’s theme: Growing in Holiness
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Growing in Holiness Witness
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Journey Leader leads the team in shared prayer
Prayers about experiences of parish, church, Christian community
Living the Eucharist (Variable Segment with Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Matthew 26:25-27
John 6: 48-58
1 Peter 1:17-21
1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Living the Eucharist Witness prepares witness talk
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
All team members reminded to ask forgiveness from family and friends
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Witness Prayer Partner leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Spiritual Guide reflects on reflects on theme
Spiritual Guide initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Witness Prayer Partner reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Witness Prayer Partner initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Witness on Living the Eucharist
Spiritual Guide initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Spiritual Guide invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Living the Eucharist)
Introduce next week’s theme: Living the Eucharist
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Living the Eucharist Witness
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Spiritual Guide leads the team in shared prayer
Supporting Each Other (Variable Segment with Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
1 John 4:17-21
Philippians 2:1-4
1 Peter 3:15-16
Supporting Each Other Witness prepares witness talk
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
All team members reflect on experience of parish, church, Christian community
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Witness Prayer Partner leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Journey Leader reflects on reflects on theme
Journey Leader initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Witness Prayer Partner reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Witness Prayer Partner initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Witness on Supporting Each Other
Journey Leader initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Journey Leader invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Supporting Each Other)
Introduce next week’s theme: Supporting Each Other
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Supporting Each Other Witness
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Journey Leader leads the team in shared prayer
Prayers on experience of parish, church, Christian community
Reconciliation (Variable Segment with Pastor/Deacon Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
Luke 6:37-42
Matthew 6:14-15
Luke 7:36-50
Luke 15:11-32
Romans 5:6-11
Hebrews 4:14-16
Journey Leader prepares Reconciliation exercise in forgiveness (JOURNEY Handout #3 – Ministering Healing)
Pastor/Deacon Witness prepares witness talk
Theme Preparation
Sacristan prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Sacristan prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
All team members reflect on personal sinfulness
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Sacristan leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Spiritual Guide reflects on reflects on theme
Spiritual Guide initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Sacristan reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Sacristan initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Theme Related Assignment
Journey Leader prepares Reconciliation exercise in forgiveness (JOURNEY Handout #3 Ministering Healing)
Pastor/Deacon Witness on Reconciliation
Spiritual Guide initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Spiritual Guide invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Reconciliation)
Introduce next week’s theme: Reconciliation
Theme Preparation
Sacristan prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Sacristan prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Pastor/Deacon Witness on Reconciliation
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Spiritual Guide leads the team in shared prayer
Prayers on reflection of personal sinfulness
Prayers for personal, family and parish needs for reconciliation
Prayers to the Holy Spirit for an outpouring of love for parish priests
Serving the Community (Variable Segment with Alternative or JL Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
Matthew 5:1-16
Luke 10:29-37
1 Corinthians 12:21-27
Philippians 2:12-16
Ephesians 4:11-16
Preparation for Beatitude Exercise
Team members prepare a 3-5 minute personal reflection on their assigned Beatitude (SG/JL need to ensure that Beatitudes are assigned to each team member at the prior meeting in order for team members to complete this assignment)
Spiritual Guide/Journey Leader prepares brief prelude on the Beatitudes as an introduction to the theme of Serving the Community
Spiritual Guide or Journey Leader prepares to lead Serving the Community exercise about living the Beatitudes (Journey with Christ Handout #2 – Beatitudes)
(Possible Other / Journey Leader) prepares witness on Serving the Community
Theme Preparation
Invitations Coordinator prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide/Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Invitations Coordinator prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Invitations Coordinator leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Spiritual Guide/Journey Leader reflects on reflects on renewal
Spiritual Guide/Journey Leader initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Invitations Coordinator reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Invitations Coordinator initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Theme Related Assignment
Spiritual Guide or Journey Leader prepares to lead Serving the Community exercise about living the Beatitudes (Journey with Christ Handout #2 – Beatitudes)
Spiritual Guide/Journey Leader gives brief prelude on the Beatitudes
Team members share 3-5 minute personal reflection on their assigned Beatitude
(Possible Other / Journey Leader) Witness on Serving the Community
Spiritual Guide initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Spiritual Guide invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Serving the Community)
Introduce next week’s theme: Serving the Community
Theme Preparation
Spiritual Guide/Journey Leader prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide/Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Spiritual Guide/Journey Leader prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is (Possible Other / Journey Leader) Witness
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Spiritual Guide leads the team in shared prayer
Prayers on reflection of personal sinfulness
Prayers for personal, family and parish needs for reconciliation
Prayers to the Holy Spirit for an outpouring of love for parish priests
Listening to the Word (Variable Segment with Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
John 1:1-18
2 Timothy 3:16-17
John 6:63
Mark 4:14-20
Listening to the Word Witness prepares witness talk
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
All team members reflect on the significance of Scripture in their lives
All team members share learning about Mass with family and friends
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Witness Prayer Partner leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Spiritual Guide reflects on reflects on theme
Spiritual Guide initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Witness Prayer Partner reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Witness Prayer Partner initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Witness on Listening to the Word
Spiritual Guide initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Spiritual Guide invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Listening to the Word)
Introduce next week’s theme: Listening to the Word
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Listening to the Word Witness
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Spiritual Guide leads the team in shared prayer
Prayers for retreatants and those who have not said “yes” to the Lord’s invitation
Unconditional Love (Variable Segment with Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
Philippians 4:6
Matthew 6:5-14
Mathew 7:7-10
Mark 4:14-20
John 16:22-28
Isaiah 43:4
Journey Leader prepares reflection on the importance of intercessory prayer
Unconditional Love Witness prepares witness talk
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Witness Prayer Partner leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Spiritual Guide reflects on reflects on theme
Spiritual Guide initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Journey Leader reflects on reflects on theme
Journey Leader initiates reflection and response from the team
Journey Leader reflects on the importance of intercessory prayer
Witness on Unconditional Love
Journey Leader initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Journey Leader invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Unconditional Love)
Introduce next week’s theme: Unconditional Love
Theme Preparation
Witness Prayer Partner prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Journey Leader prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Witness Prayer Partner prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Unconditional Love Witness
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Journey Leader leads the team in shared prayer
Prayers for retreatants and those who have not said “yes” to the Lord’s invitation
Discipleship (Variable Segment with JL Witness)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
Matthew 28:18-20
Luke 9:57-62
John 21:15-18
1 Peter 2:5
Mark 8:34-38
All team members reflect on continuing response to the call of discipleship
Journey Leader prepares witness talk on discipleship
Theme Preparation
Spiritual Guide prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on discipleship and spiritual growth for this meeting
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and to initiate team reflection for that meeting
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting
Theme: Agenda
#1 Bible Enthronement (bottom bullet point)
Spiritual Guide leads opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
#2 Theme
Theme
Spiritual Guide reflects on reflects on theme
Spiritual Guide initiates reflection and response from the team
Scripture
Spiritual Guide reflects on selected Scripture reading and the meaning of the passage to his/her life
Spiritual Guide initiates team reflection on Scripture passage
Journey Leader Witness on Discipleship
Spiritual Guide initiates Prayer of the Holy Spirit over witness
Team prays with witness
Witness is given standing before team
Review of Witness
Spiritual Guide invites team members to affirm witness
Constructive feedback offered by team members
#6 Next Week’s Theme with Preparations (for Discipleship)
Introduce next week’s theme: Discipleship
Theme Preparation
Spiritual Guide prepares to lead opening Prayer appropriate to the theme
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on the theme for this meeting
Spiritual Guide prepares a reflection on a Scripture appropriate to the theme and initiates team reflection for that meeting
Next week’s witness is Journey Leader Witness on Discipleship
#7 Shared Team Prayer [top bullet point(s)]
Spiritual Guide leads the team in shared prayer
Prayer on continuing response to the call of discipleship
Prayers for each ministry and each team member
Weekend Retreat Preparation (13th Segment)
Theme: Readings and Assignments
Review Setting up the Retreat Weekend: https://www.jnlic.org/retreat-weekend
Matthew 11:28
Mark 6:31
2 Peter 3:18
Colossians 2:6-7
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 12:7
Luke 5:6-7
Mathew 6:6
Ongoing Preparation
All are reminded to pray
All team members extend personal invitations for the retreat weekend
Sacristan and Liturgist to prepare Bible Enthronement and music
All team members read assigned material
All bring bible and JOURNEY materials to next meeting