"True Presence" Youth Retreat by NET Ministries

The theme for this retreat is “True Presence,” which focuses on encountering the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

Is Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist, and if so, how does that change our lives? The life of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teenager who is on his way to becoming a canonized saint, answers those questions by showing us that we don’t need to be very old to recognize the beauty and utmost importance of the Eucharist.

During the retreat, young people will experience large group activities, talks, dramas, skits, small group discussions, prayer, and music, giving youth a dynamic yet prayerful encounter with Christ.

THE GOALS OF A NET RETREAT

• To help young people understand and accept God’s unconditional love for them.
• To offer the faith of the team members as a witness to the youth that faith in God is a desirable, acceptable, and exciting part of their lives.
• To encourage young people to grow in their commit-ment to Jesus Christ and His Church.
• To show young people what it means to be a son or daughter in Christ and how to find their identity in Him.

Challenging Young Catholics to Love Christ and Embrace the Life of the Church