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Retreat Formation


Creating Sacred Space, Retreat Formation Program provides parish retreat teams, CYMs, Adult Volunteers and teens with valuable tools needed to conduct retreat ministry for youth, young adults, family programs.

The program which is required by all who conduct retreats within the Archdiocese, focuses on the components of comprehensive youth ministry to provide a framework that will meet the needs of young people in a retreat setting. Archdiocesan retreat formation must be renewed every five (5) years.

Creating Sacred Spaces provides opportunities for the new and the season retreat veteran to explore the latest ideas and retreat experiences and suggestions to help keep the ministry fresh and deepen the spiritual life of retreat participants.


Learn and experience the many components of youth retreats:

Welcoming & Hospitality Faith Witnessing & Talks
Themes and the Use of Scripture Retreat Small Group Dynamics & Activities
Dynamics Large Group Activities & Presentations
Planning/Scheduling/Facilitating Crisis Management
Prayer Experiences, Reconciliation Pastoral Care
Liturgy & Music Logistics & Meal Planning
Art & Environment Reflection & Quiet Time
Community Building/Icebreakers, Games & Skits Evaluations
Retreat Centers

Program Information
The program is open to all high school youth, youth leaders, core team members, volunteers who want to learn more about retreat ministry. In addition to the scheduled formation at St. Dominic Archdiocesan center, parish, school and deanery leaders who wish to have this formation on their sites should contact the Office of Youth Ministry for scheduling and costs. A minimum of 15 participants is needed to host the program.

Next Training Available
St. Andrew Parish Channelview, TX
April 21, 2012 9:00AM-4:00PM
Registration & Information Form

Please contact Randy Adams if you are interesting in having a training for your team.

Randy Adams, Associate Director
Email Randy Adams
713.741.8723