Mind, Body, and Spirit Retreats For Young People

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Mind, Body, and Spirit Retreats For Young People  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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Lord, Open our minds and hearts as we begin our Mind, Body, and Spirit Retreat Day. Help us to understand that we are called to love one another and to see that You didn’t give us all our gifts and talents so we would keep them to ourselves. Let us be more aware of the ways we can put our faith into action. Help us to understand that we are called to show love and respect for all that You have created in this world. Amen.  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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God’s Gift of Community Christian Charity Putting Faith Into Action

Caring For God’s Creation God’s Gift of the Earth Global Water Crisis Being Good Stewards of the Earth Group Activity: Wanted Poster, Lunches to Go Physical Activity: Yoga Life Skill: Stewardship  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. (1 Cor 12:13)  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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As a member of the Catholic faith community, Catholics are connected in spirit with other Catholics everywhere. This special spiritual connection is called The Communion of Saints. The Communion of Saints gives Catholics the gift of an extended faith family. This faith family includes all those who live now, all those who have ever lived, and all those who have not yet been born.  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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Reaching out to others is a great way to put faith into action. Communities are filled with people who have many different needs. God gives us many opportunities to use our gifts in service to others while helping our community.  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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Feed the hungry. Give drink to the thirsty. Give clothes to those who have none. Shelter the homeless. Visit the sick. Visit the imprisoned. Bury the dead.

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Help the sinner. Teach the ignorant. Counsel the doubtful. Comfort the sorrowful. Bear wrongs patiently. Forgive injuries. Pray for the living and the dead.

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Charity is a way of showing witness to the love of Jesus Christ.

Real charity requires giving up something in order to help someone else.  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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“Through the eyes of faith, the starving child, the believer in jail, and the woman without clean water or health care are not issues but Jesus in disguise.”

Called to Global Solidarity: International Challenges for U.S. Parishes, USCCB  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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Walking into an empty church on Sunday morning Being the only one in attendance at a funeral for a loved one Being seriously ill in the hospital with no visitors Being in trouble, and having no one to turn to for help



Having no friends that share your values and beliefs

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Discuss the various groups in which you are, or have been, an active member, such as a soccer team, yearbook committee, band, or youth group.

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How often do the members in your group gather together? How is the group affected if you choose not to participate? Is support for one another an important factor for your group’s success? Can people join this group without having to do anything to help the other members in the group?  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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How often do the members in your faith community gather together? How is the group affected if you choose not to participate? Is support for one another an important factor for your group’s success? Can people join this group without having to do anything to help the other members in the group?  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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Praying for an unborn child, someone who has died, or someone in need Actively participating in Liturgy Inviting a friend to attend church Volunteering to help a neighbor in need Putting money in the St. Vincent de Paul box  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP









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Baking cookies for a struggling family Spending time with someone lonely Helping with family responsibilities Sending a card to a distant family member, war veteran, or prisoner Resisting gossip among friends Rejoicing in good news with friends 14

Divide into groups of two or three. Use the poster board and materials provided to design a Wanted Poster to recruit people to join you in a group called “Putting Faith Into Action.” Include detailed information such as membership requirements, how often members meet, and the benefits of joining. Presenter: Refer to Activity Summary Page  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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Leaving the World a Beautiful Place for Future Generations  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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“The world that God created has been entrusted to

us. Our use of it must be directed by God’s plan for creation, not simply for our own benefit. We show our respect for the Creator by our care for creation.” USCCB Administrative Committee, Faithful citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, p. 15  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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All people are responsible for being good stewards of the earth.  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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In 2006, 700 million people lived in countries without access to sufficient water.

Water-borne disease kills 1.8 million children in developing countries each year, or 1 child every three minutes.  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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Families Can Make Simple Changes To Become Good Stewards of the Earth.

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Many home cleaning products are harmful to the earth. They contain damaging chemicals that disturb the ecological balance. Use “green” cleaning products that are biodegradable and designed with the earth in mind. www.educationforjustice.org  2008 E. Fulham, St. Paul Catholic School, DOSP

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Biodegradable substances contain properties that permits them to be broken down by bacteria and other microorganisms into simple, stable products that will not harm the environment. http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/glossary/index.cfm

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