1. “PENTECOST PEOPLE – MOVING AHEAD WITH SPIRIT”
YEAR 7 RETREAT
“PENTECOST PEOPLE –
MOVING AHEAD WITH SPIRIT”

2. IMPORTANCE OF RETREATS
Time to be away from the classroom
A time to reflect on our years together
A time to reflect on myself and how I feel about ‘moving on’
A time to give thanks for the abundance of blessings that are mine to enjoy
A time to say ‘thank you’ – to each other, and to God

3. WARM FUZZIES No put downs
If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all

4. SESSION 1
REFLECTIONS Who am I? What makes me tick? What are my hopes and dreams?

5. ON THE COUCH
After completing your sheet, share your answers with two people around you
Why is this a valuable activity?

6. Choose a card based on its words or image
Take it back to your place and look at it – thinking about what it means to you at this time
In pairs, tell ONE other person why you chose this card…

7. THE CLIMB
Hannah Montana Miley musik video - The Climb.mp4

8. TIME FOR QUIET REFLECTION
Find a space away from others
On the back of your ‘On the Couch’ sheet, you will notice a shape of a body, with headings around it
Thinking about your time at primary school, begin to jot down your thoughts, memories, feelings
IMPORTANT PEOPLE TO ME
THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS SCHOOL TO ME
IMPORTANT EVENTS/MEMORIES FOR ME

9. SHARING
PAIR UP AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

10. THE TABLE CLOTH Share your memories Groups of ten at a time
The remainder to write warm fuzzies

11. MORNING TEA

12. SESSION 2
“LETTING GO”

13. BEING CHRIST FOR OTHERS IN OUR OWN CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE
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14. WHAT HAPPENS WE IGNORE OUR OWN INSTINCTS?
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15. DURING MY TIME AT SCHOOL – WHEN HAVE I NOT BEEN A TRUE FRIEND?
When have I let others down?
When have I forgotten a friend?
When have I not stuck to what I know is right?
WHO DO I NEED TO RECONCILE WITH?

16. RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION

17. “COUNT ON ME”
Count On Me - Bruno Mars Lyrics.mp4

18. LUNCH
DON’T FORGET TO WRITE WARM FUZZIES IF YOU GET THE CHANCE!!

19. “PENTECOST PEOPLE – MOVING AHEAD WITH SPIRIT”
SESSION 3
“PENTECOST PEOPLE – MOVING AHEAD WITH SPIRIT”

20. “MOVING AHEAD WITH SPIRIT…”
What does this mean?
The Story of Pentecost (Acts 2: 1-5, 25-28)

21. WISDOM UNDERSTANDING
RIGHT JUDGEMENT COURAGE KNOWLEDGE REVERENCE AWE & WONDER

22. MAKE A FLAME FOR THE LITURGY

23. MAKING A BAND OF REMEMBRANCE

24. FOR THE CLOSING REFLECTION
Please place your flame in the sacred space
Please have your bands of remembrance with you

25. CLOSING REFLECTION
As we gather together, let us be mindful of this sacred place, this sacred time and this sacred company. We recognise God’s presence in our midst and light a candle to symbolise this presence in the burning flame.

26. WE GATHER ~MOVING FORWARD WITH SPIRIT~
Moving On After Toy Story 3.mp4

27. OPENING PRAYER
Heavenly Father, With the gifts of the Holy Spirit may we be inspired to move into our futures with promise. May your spirit living inside us fill us with love, Forgiveness and understanding, helping us to become more like Christ your Son. Grant this through Jesus our Lord. Amen.

28. WE LISTEN (Philippians 4: 8-9)
A reading from Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. The word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God.

29. WE SHARE Select a word of blessing and read it aloud.
“MY BLESSING FOR THIS GROUP IS…”

30. TYING OF THE BANDS OF REMEMBRANCE
Select a person near you to assist them in tying on the band of the remembrance
In turn they will do the same
Wish each other well for the journey ahead

31. CLOSING PRAYER
Loving God, We thank you for your many gifts so generously poured out, particularly during our primary school education. May our lives be pleasing for you and may we always share in your blessings, and live in your spirit, as we continue along our life journey. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. AMEN.

32. WHEREVER I GO (Andrew Chinn)
While the song is playing, come forward one at a time and collect a random flame to take with you to remind you of this day, and to symbolise the spirit of this school and this group.

33. You are my family I am who you are You gave this life to me And love with all your heart Your love gave life to me Made me who I am We made this journey hand in hand

34. Wherever I am Wherever go you’ll always know I’ll thank my God for you and all the love you’ve shown Wherever I go I’ll always keep The love I have for you, and the love you gave to me

35. You shared the path with me You walked with me, laughed with me,
You are my friends;
You shared the path with me
You walked with me,
laughed with me,
Shared all our dreams
Your love it lifted me,
Together we now stand
We made this journey hand in hand

36. Wherever I am Wherever go you’ll always know I’ll thank my God for you and all the love you’ve shown Wherever I go I’ll always keep The love I have for you, and the love you gave to me

37. You are my home, a place for me to grow A place to love, to learn and to know Your love it nurtured me, now I know I can We made this journey hand in hand

38. Wherever I am Wherever go you’ll always know I’ll thank my God for you and all the love you’ve shown Wherever I go I’ll always keep The love I have for you, and the love you gave to me

39. You are my God, you always walk with me You have always been, and you will always be Your love is my life, my life in your hands We shared this journey hand in hand

40. Wherever I am Wherever go you’ll always know I’ll thank my God for you and all the love you’ve shown Wherever I go I’ll always keep The love I have for you, and the love you gave to me

41. COLLECTION AND READING OF WARM FUZZIES