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8th Graders Crystallize Their Relationship with God at Retreat
SJV eighth graders developed a more personal relationship with God through unique activities during their retreat.
by K. Adamson
In helping SJV eighth graders develop a more personal relationship with God, SJV’s Associate Director of Youth Ministry, Claire Hoffmeyer, created activities that gave students several opportunities for quiet reflection during their retreat on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
The silent activities included meditation, writing prayer petitions, exploring scripture through meditative writing, and trying out certain prayer postures, among others. Each of the activities was a step in “Stations of Silence.” Small and large group reflections were also a part of the retreat.
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All the exercises were geared toward helping the students discover that silent meditation and prayer can help them “find deep conversation with God in their hearts,” according to Ms. Hoffmeyer.
To wrap up the experience, the students received letters of love and praise from their parents which were collected before the retreat as a surprise for the students.