An Eight Days Retreat Plan for Novices Preparing for their First Vows

Abstract

This is an eight days directed retreat plan for novices who are preparing for their first vows. The aim of this retreat is to make them realize the presence of God in their lives, the effect of sin and the need to detest it, to enhance their commitment in following Christ, their joy in the risen Christ, and their offering of themselves to God in their first vows. The theme of the retreat will be: “Commitment to walk in the footsteps of Christ.” The eight day retreat plan will be adapted from the four weeks of St. Ignatius Spiritual exercises, to cover the areas of sin, public life of Jesus, Passion and Resurrection.