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1. (5 mins) Begin this retreat together by lighting the retreat candle and open in prayer . Utilize the prayer booklet in the last session or have someone freely lead the family around the lit candle.

2. ( 5 mins) Review the video on what it means to be Catholic . Then discuss among family members how your Catholic faith is practiced.

3. ( 10 mins) Now it is time to practice what we preach by blindfolding a family member and following the Blind Walk Objectives Worksheet.

You are responsible for the safety of your partner at all times so place care in this simple task. Take responsibility for another's well-being. When you are the guide do not let your eyes leave your partner for any reason. You should take special care near stairs, stairwells, and doorways.

1. ( 10 mins) Return to discuss the ex ercise and tie your blindfolds around the candle. Then distribute the To Be A Disciple Worksheet and reflect on this train of thought: What role of care and trust is provided in our community to those blinded by poverty, blinded by a disability, or who can fail to look beyond an unexpected crisis. Who leads us in Discipleship?

2. (15 mins) Have a parent or guardian read Matthew Chapter 25: 31 - 45. Then as a family fill in the first two columns of the worksheet together.

3. (10 mins) Now reflect on what you w rote and explore creative ways your family can get involved. Look into local foodbanks, charitable organizations which accept donations, and donating to Catholic Charities through the links below.

4. ( 5 mins) After the discussion is over, set aside the paper for a future session and view the Tips For Praying video embeded.

5. (5 mins) Now, e nd the session in communal pray er by having every family member give thanks and praise individually.

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(5 mins) Begin this retreat together by lighting the retreat candle and open in prayer . Utilize the prayer booklet in the last session or have someone freely lead the family around the lit candle. ( 5 mins) Review the video on what it means to be Catholic .

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Nov.- Dec. Family Faith Retreat Plan #2: Uniting prayer at home with Mass.s.

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(5 mins) As a family of faith gathers together, we begin by lighting the retreat candle in silence and signing our selves, "In the name of the Father...and of the Son...and of the Holy Spirit."

Pause for a moment and place yourselves in silence evoking the Holy Spirit. Then have a parent or guardian play the video to lead the family in prayer. Close in silence the same way you began by signing yourselves.

1. ( 10 mins) Now it is time to talk. Catch up on the day's events an d talk about the retreats so far. Then, r eview the Sacraments 101 video on what it means to be Confirmed.

2. (5 mins) Those who are already C onfirmed, discuss among family members who are preparing in grades 3 -7 how Confirmation marked a new phase in their life. Those who are still in formation talk about how Mass and CCD preparation are helping them prepare to eventually recieve the Sacrament.

3. (1 0 mins) Have a parent or guardian read from the Bible Then as a family look at the seven gifts flames together. How do these gifts help you live out our faith? .

4. (10 mins) Cut out the gift you feel leads you at this point in your life and glue it onto the family candle.

5. (5 mins) Close the retreat by having the youngest member lead the family in prayer.

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(5 mins) As a family of faith gathers together, we begin by lighting the retreat candle in silence and signing our selves, "In the name of the Father...and of the Son...and of the Holy Spirit." Pause for a moment and place yourselves in silence evoking the Holy Spirit.

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May - Jun. Family Faith Retreat Plan #5: Delegation

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Sep. - Oct. Family Faith Retreat #1: Bound together through Baptism and Holy Eucharist.