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Weekend Retreats or One-Hour Talks

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Retreat Considerations

Weekend Retreats

"Scuba Diving with JP2: An In-Depth Look at Theology of the Body"

Summary:
A one or two-day workshop on Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body consisting of seven one-hour talks that correspond to each of the seven sections (or "cycles") in theology of the body. This is a very effective way to introduce people to theology of the body or to provide an in-service for catechists, educators, or the entire parish or diocesan staff. Katrina's skill as a catechist and teacher bring out the applications of theology of the body to everyday life and ministry including parenting, RCIA, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, priestly ministry, marriage prep, NFP, diaconate and seminarian formation, and youth ministry. Participants will not only hear about theology of the body, but engage the actual text itself with the goal of preparing them to read the audiences on their own. (Cost: $1500, plus $8 per person for workbook)

Talk Titles:

Life in the Beginning
Life After Sin
The Redemption of the Body
Our Eternal Vocation in Heaven
Virginity for the Kingdom
The Sacramentality of Marriage
Reflections on Humanae Vitae

This workshop is for you or your parish if:
you know nothing about the theology of the body.
you've tried to read theology of the body and can't figure it out.
you're excited about theology of the body and want to share it with others.

"A New Look at Marriage, Marital Union, and the Eucharist: When the Two Become One Body"

Summary:
This workshop is for everyone - married couples, DREs, youth ministers, catechists, single people, Pre-Cana presenters, priests, and deacons. It can be offered as a mini-workshop (9 am -3:00 pm) or three evening (7:30-9 pm) making it a great way to involve the entire parish or catechetical staff in an inspiring and enriching look at the foundation of culture and the church - marriage.

Based on Pope John Paul II's theology of the body, "A New Look at Marriage, Marital Union, and the Eucharist" includes three talks accompanied by handouts and Power Point presentations to make the content easier to absorb and apply.

Talk #1: A New Look at the Human Person
This foundational talk provides an introduction to the theology of the body based on Genesis 1 and 2. The dignity of the human person as made in the image and likeness of God is highlighted along with our ability to make a sincere gift of self for the purpose of union and communion.

Talk #2: A New Look at Masculinity and Femininity
In an era when gender is considered culturally imposed, this talk gives refreshing credence to masculinity and femininity as part of God's intended design. After considering some of the biological and physiological differences between men and women, the unique way men and women make a gift of self is explored with particular emphasis on spiritual motherhood and spiritual priesthood.

Talk #3: A New Look at Marriage, Marital Union, and the Eucharist
God designed human persons to not only image the Trinity individually, but also as husband and wife united in covenant love. This talk unpacks Ephesians 5:32-33 to look at the "Great Mystery" of the Trinity and how that mystery is imaged on earth through marriage and marital union. The intentional destruction of marriage and marital union is also addressed along with a brief consideration of Natural Family Planning.

The goals of this workshop are threefold:
1) To provide a foundational anthropology of the human person as made in the image and likeness of God for union and communion through a sincere gift of self.
2) To demonstrate God's intention behind gender as the distinctive way a man or woman makes a sincere gift of self, and in doing so, reveals God.
3) To demonstrate how marriage is a reflection of the inner life of the Trinity, Christ's love for the Church, and the irrevocable gift of God's presence in the Eucharist and how marital union reflects all three along with a renewal of the marriage covenant.

Workshop cost: $1200 for one day or $1500 for three nights

"Going Deeper Into Prayer and the Eucharist"

Summary:
In this one-day retreat, Katrina combines three of her most popular talks into one theme - what is the purpose of prayer and how can we deepen our prayer life. The retreat is composed of three talks with an optional Holy Hour (preferably with the Sacrament of Reconciliation available). It is suitable as a general parish or retreat experience or as a woman's day of reflection.

Talk #1: When the Script of Life Changes
Ever notice that life doesn't go the way we expect? Pain and suffering can be one of the greatest deterrents to prayer or to drawing closer to God. In this talk, Katrina looks at how the script changes of life can actually draw us closer to God and deeper into prayer. She especially highlights Old Testament figures who experienced a script change (Abraham, Joseph, Ruth, etc.) culminating in the greatest script change of all - the Incarnation and Mary's fiat.

Talk #2: Living the Eucharistic Pattern
Pope John Paul II in his encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharistia, exhorts all Catholics to make their lives "in a certain way completely Eucharistic." How is this possible? Drawing from Fr. Henri Nowen's book, Life of the Beloved, Katrina looks at how the Eucharistic pattern of being chosen, blessed, broken, and given can be inscribed into each of our lives. She builds on the theme of brokenness from Talk #1 to emphasize the connection between the way we are broken and the unique way we are given. Jesus' words at the Last Supper, "This is my body, given up for you," set the tone for this talk.

Talk #3: The Divine Marinade
Continuing in prayer and deepening our Christian life means we have to persevere in spending time with God. We have to rest in the "divine marinade" so that our hearts are softened and grow in receptivity. Katrina looks at three components of this marinade: detachment, consecration, and spiritual virginity as ways to spiritual growth and maturity. Ideally, a Holy Hour with confessions follows this talk so that participants can "rest" in the divine marinade in the Eucharistic presence of Christ.

Retreat cost: $1200

"The Genius of Woman: Our Dignity, Vocation and Mission"
(can also be offered under the title of "Every Woman's Journey")

Summary:
This retreat is designed for women of all ages and states in life. It is also helpful for deacons, deacon's wives, and priests to aid them in their ministry to women. It works well as a parish event or when offered by an annual retreat ministry. There are four talks for a one-day retreat and five talks for a weekend retreat followed by times of reflection and/or discussion.

Talk 1: First a Daughter, Then a Bride
This introductory talk (45 minutes) invites the women to think about their relationship with God. Katrina shares about the re-founding of her identity in God after the painful break-up of her marriage. She finishes with a time of prayer focusing on our relationship with God as Father.

Talk 2: The Genius of Woman, Part 1
Talk 2 (55 min.) draws from the Pope John Paul II's writings on Genesis 1 and 2. Katrina speak about the nature of woman as it's been discussed for 2500 years to show how John Paul II is making an original contribution to the dignity of woman. Particular emphasis is placed on the spousal meaning of the body, which allows us to make a sincere gift of self to God and others. This talk concludes by looking at a woman's ability to make a sincere gift of self through spiritual motherhood.

The Genius of Woman, Part 2 (omitted for one-day retreat)
The second part of this talk (50 minutes) looks at original sin and how it affects our ability to make a sincere gift of self to God and others. Katrina briefly reviews the "discussion" between Eve and Satan to see how sin is always reductionistic. She then looks at four ways sin has affected women in their bodies. If time permits, a time of prayer for healing follows along with reflection time and journaling.

Talk 3: Weaving a Tapestry of Life
This talk (55 minutes) discusses the struggles involved in creating a coherent identity from all of life's pieces. The images of a seamless garment, patchwork quilt, and colorful tapestry are used to trace different stages in life. Two key ideas are the "three levels of vocation" (from St. Edith Stein) and the "coincidence of opposites" (from St. Bonaventure). The concept of mission is also included. A time of reflection and sharing among the women follows.

Talk 4: Encore: The Spouse of the Spirit
This talk (55 minutes) combines everything presented so far and applies it to deeper union with God. Katrina shows how each person is called to spousal union with God and gives eight practical ways to live this union. The Blessed Mother is presented as the most perfect (human) example of the spousal life and the Eucharist as Jesus' nuptial gift to us. A time of reflection and sharing among the women follows along with open sharing by the whole group.

Retreat cost: $1200 for one-day and $1500 for weekend.

"The Single Life: Mistake or Mission?"

Summary:
This retreat was designed at the request of the bishop of the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas. He wanted to reach out to the professional singles in his diocese, but discovered nothing was available in the United States to meet this need. To create this retreat, Katrina combined the theology of the body with reflections on the nature of men and women, virginity, Vatican II's call to the laity, and John Paul II's writings on mission. What resulted was a powerful and new way for single people to look at themselves and their purpose and mission in the world and the church. The goal of this retreat is for singles to see themselves as indispensable to society and the church instead of as a "nonentity" during this seemingly invisible "waiting" period.

This retreat can be geared for a college-age audience or for those who find themselves still single (or single again) in their late 20s, 30s, 40s, etc.

Talk 1: In the Beginning: What Are We Created For?
This talk sets the groundwork for the retreat by looking at mission - what are we created for? Katrina uses Genesis 1 and 2 to define this mission in terms of being made in the image and likeness of God. This leads to our ability for union, even as single people. She expands this understanding of union to include God, others, nature, and within ourselves. She ends by showing how original sin destroyed this ability for union.

Talk 2: In the Middle: The Genius of Woman and the Splendor of Man
This talk is packed from beginning to end with insights about the nature of women and men. Katrina focuses particularly on the unique way that women and men make a gift of self that is different. For women, it is through spiritual motherhood while for men it is through spiritual priesthood. Key insights are drawn from Dr. Larry Crabb's book, The Silence of Adam, as well as Jesus' priestly gift of self.

Talk 3: In the End: Eucharist, Marriage, and Virginity
Talk 3 looks at heaven and how it illuminates the purpose of our life and mission here on earth. The Eucharist is seen as the temporal fulfillment of heaven - union with Christ. Marriage is then considered as the way God prepared us to understand the spiritual depths of the Eucharist. Virginity is presented not only as a physical quality but as a spiritual quality, which, Pope John Paul II says, is ultimately fulfilled in heaven.

Talk 4: On Earth: Still Single - Mistake or Mission?
This final talk describes the single person's mission as a reflection of Christ's mission and the Church's mission. Katrina synthesizes Pope John Paul II's "Mission of the Redeemer," "Christifidelis Laici," and "Vita Consecrata" with Vatican II's writings on the laity in order to inspire singles to embrace their indispensable mission in the world.

Talk 5: (Optional) To Date or Not to Date: That is the Question!
While single people need to be imbued with a sense of mission, many come to the retreat more focused on finding a mate. This optional talk (if time permits) addresses this keenly felt issue by giving a different approach to recreational dating - chaste dating with a purpose. The primary principles of this talk are drawn from Joshua Harris' book Boy Meets Girl, which provides a healthy and chaste framework for relating to the opposite sex before and during dating.

Retreat Cost: $1200 for one-day (4 talks) or $1500 for weekend. There is also the option of having Katrina teach some simple ballroom dance as part of a weekend format.

"Marriage and the Eucharist: The Two Become One Body"

Summary:
This retreat is geared for married couples or married individuals, although single people are welcome to participate. It is a primer on the theology of the body for married couples and a wonderful way to introduce them to Pope John Paul II's concepts without overwhelming them. It echoes many of the themes in the singles' retreat (above) but applies them to marriage instead of the single state. This retreat can be expanded into a weekend retreat by adding a fifth talk on Vatican II's call to the laity combined with Pope John Paul II's call to families (Familiaris Consortio).

Talk 1: Beyond Venus and Mars
Are men really from Mars? Are women really from Venus? Talk 1 shows the danger of this "modern heresy" by looking at God's original design from the beginning for male and female. It looks at both the unity and diversity of male and female and how both are necessary to image God. This talk introduces concepts such as the theology of the body, nuptial meaning of the body, sincere gift of self, divine vision, and most importantly, a sacramental view of reality. It also looks at the effects of original sin on the male/female relationship and God's answer through the Incarnation.

Talk 2: The Genius of Woman
This talk illuminates the unique way a women makes a sincere gift of self through motherhood, and expands it to include all women through spiritual motherhood. Four ways in which Satan undermines a woman's dignity and the value of her body are also discussed. Mary is presented as the most grace-filled example of the genius of woman.

Talk 3: The Splendor of Man
What is a man's particular charism? While many may be tempted to think it is fatherhood, Katrina expands this idea to include spiritual priesthood. She looks how Satan's plan has been to tempt men to retreat into passivity or use domination in their relationships with women. Focusing instead on a third path - spiritual priesthood - she looks at how a man is called to lay down his body and blood for the sanctification of the world. Christ's priestly act upon the cross and in the Eucharist is considered as a man's ultimate calling.

Talk 4: Marital Love and the Eucharist
While men and women individually image God, marriage images God's love for us in a particular way. This talk looks at how marital love (i.e., sexual union) and the Eucharist provide a double-illumination - sexual union was created by God as a sign of the Eucharist and the Eucharist reveals a deeper meaning and purpose to sexual union.

Talk 5: (Optional) A Call to Families!
Marital love is meant to blossom forth into the world as family. This talk considers how the family is meant to be a "communion of persons" and so bring God's presence into the world. Some factors in the modern culture that undermine this call are detailed and ways to counteract these factors are suggested so that families can become what they are - an icon of the Trinity in the world!

Retreat Cost: $1200 for one-day or $1500 for weekend.

"Mary and the Eucharistic Life"

Summary:
John Paul II's theology of the body has particularly rich implications for the life of Mary and our understanding of the Eucharist. This retreat applies these insights to four dimensions of Mary's life along with digging into the brilliant writings of Blessed Peter Eymard and others on the Eucharist. These insights are then personalized to help each participate live a more Eucharistically centered life by imitating Mary.

Talk 1: The Four Gifts of Mary
Does it really matter that Mary was conceived without sin? The answer must be "yes" if this dogma of the church is to be firmly believed by all, but why? This talk answers this question based on the rupture of our ability for union that resulted from original sin. Using theology of the body as the underlying framework, Katrina looks at the four "gifts" Mary received from God: Her immaculate conception, the Annunciation, the Visitation, and the Assumption. Rather than detracting from Jesus, Mary's four gifts accentuate God's grace and illuminate the spiritual journey for each of us.

Talk 2: The Eucharist: Jesus' Total Gift of Self
This talk plumbs the profound depths of Jesus' words: "This is my body given up for you." Katrina looks at the importance of Christ's human body in God's plan for salvation and how his body becomes the source of Christ's conjugal act of love. The Mass as Jesus' perpetual gift of self is meditated upon using insights from Dr. Scott Hahn's book, The Lamb's Supper. Each person's participation in the Mass is emphasized as well as the Eucharistic virtues according to the writings of Blessed Peter Eymard.

Talk 3: Mary and the Eucharistic Life
The grace that suffused Mary's life is the same grace God offers us. This talk looks at how each of us is called to be overshadowed by the Holy Spirit so that we can imitate Mary as Christ-bearers. Our call to be living tabernacles in the world is emphasized rather than placing our value on productivity. Mary's acts of adoration, gratitude, and contemplation before the tabernacle, as described by St. Peter Eymard, is presented as the example of the Eucharistic life.

Retreat cost: $1200

"Turning the Titanic: Training Your Children in Chastity"

Summary: Many parents are afraid of "the talk" - i.e., explaining to their children God's design for sexual union. This three-part series equips parents to prepare their children (or grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, etc.) for "the talk" from age 1 (yes, age 1!). Rather than a one-shot attempt, chastity formation is seen as a life-long process of educating children to image God through their sexuality by being a gift. Parents (and grandparents) with children of all ages can benefit from learning how to naturally weave the language of chastity and self-gift into their home and family life. This workshop can be offered as a one-day retreat or over successive evenings.

Talk #1: Chastity Formation from Toddler to Teens, part 1
Chastity is often confused with abstinence and therefore misunderstood. In this talk, Katrina expands the understanding of "sex education" to that of "human sexuality education" = i.e., being made in the image and likeness of God as male and female. Using theology of the body as her backdrop, Katrina develops how each person is made in God's image and likeness for a gift of self and therefore is called to chastity. She develops an extensive definition of chastity and begins to demonstrate how parents (and grandparents) can help their children develop self-mastery.

Talk #2: Chastity Formation from Toddlers to Teens, part 2
Using the document, "The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality" published by the Pontifical Council on the Family, Katrina takes the definition of chastity and breaks its formation into three development stages: ages 2-8; ages 9-12; and ages 13-18. Each stage builds on the one before it so that when it is time for "the talk," parents have prepared the way for God's design for marital union to be presented as a very profound and beautiful way that spouses make a gift of self.

Talk #3: Dating, Romance, and God: Recipe for Disaster or Success
Many parents allow their children to begin dating without a deliberate dating plan or philosophy. In this talk, Katrina looks at the purpose of dating and the maturity necessary before someone ever even starts dating. She presents to the parents a talk she gives to high school age in order to equip them with the concepts and vocabulary to talk with their own kids about dating. This talk can also be listened to by high school age or jointly with the parent(s).
Workshop cost: $1200

"Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus"
(three-day parish mission)

It's easy in our busy lives to get distracted and fix our eyes on work, paying the bills, cooking, cleaning, and chauffeuring the kids. That's why the Church gives us Lent! Lent is the ideal time to take a step back from our daily duties and spend time with God. Since most people can't take a 40-day retreat, a Parish Mission provides the opportunity for everyone to participate in a mini-retreat over the course of three nights. This mission encourages participants to "Fix Their Eyes on Jesus" no matter what circumstances they may encounter in life and to recover a sense of hope and gratitude for all God has done for us. (Note: It is similar to the retreat, "Going Deeper Into Prayer and the Eucharist.")

Talk 1: The Goodness of God
Katrina presents various real life stories of faith to rekindle our trust in the truth that God is good�all the time. Ideally, a time of praise and worship during which the sacrament of Reconciliation is available follows this talk.

Talk 2: The Joy of the Cross
On the cross, it appears as if Jesus has been abandoned by the Father, and yet he is quoting the beginning of Psalm 22, which is an incredible psalm of hope. Using more real life stories along with "script changes" in the Bible, Katrina looks at how God is working�all the time, even when it isn't apparent. Ideally, a time of individual veneration of the cross follows the talk.

Talk 3: The Gift of the Eucharist
The Eucharist is seen as a testimony that God is with us�all the time. Drawing from Fr. Henri Nowen's book, Life of the Beloved, Katrina looks at how each of our lives are called to be Eucharist that is chosen, blessed, broken, and given. Ideally, a time of Eucharistic adoration follows the talk.

Parish Mission Cost: $1500 for 3 nights.

Talks for Teens:

"Body Language"
What's the difference between the gospel according to Justin (Timberlake) and the gospel according to Jesus Christ? Find out in this dynamic talk as international speaker Katrina Zeno takes teens through a content-filled, but engaging talk about the meaning and purpose of the body and our call to live in God's image and likeness. Teens will be reminded of how we are not trapped in the impulse-act cycle, but can, through our free will, choose our actions. She also dismantles the idea of "private" choices that don't affect anyone else and ends with her own version of "Window XP." Talk Length: Approx. 55 minutes. Talk Cost: $500

"Chaste Me to the Altar: Life Beyond Abstinence"

In our culture, many people confuse abstinence with chastity by assuming they are the same thing. They're not. In this fast-paced, won't-be-bored, presentation, Katrina takes high school age participants into a deeper understanding of chastity as a virtue and especially as a dimension of covenant love. In a stunningly original approach, she unfolds the Old Testament understanding of covenant and applies it to the meaning of virginity and marriage. She ends with four practical recommendations for how to live chastity here and now. Note: this is not recommended for teens under the age of 15. Talk Length: Approx. 55 minutes. Talk Cost: $500

"Sacred Beauty"

Modesty in dress is a controversial issue in our culture today and one that can be difficult to address without going to one extreme or the other. In this inspiring talk geared for mothers and daughters, Katrina approaches modesty in her unique and dynamic way - through the realm of dressing for beauty. She presents her ABCs of dressing for beauty as well as the meaning purpose of our bodies and how we clothe them - to lead others to God. Talk Length: Approx. 55 minutes. Talk Cost: $500

"The Gift of the Body"

This talk was designed by Katrina as an introduction to theology of the body to be used with youth groups (ages 13-18) or before launching into the curriculum of "Theology of the Body for Teens." In her dynamic and engaging style, Katrina helps teens understand the meaning and purpose of their bodies (to be a gift), how sin and redemption affect that gift, and the ultimate purpose of their bodies. Talk Length: Approx. 50 minutes. Talk Cost: $500

"Bursting Your Baptismal Graces"

Summary:
This is a one-day retreat for Confirmation Candidates that Katrina designed for the confirmation classes she teaches. It is built around three talks on priest, prophet, and king and includes handouts and fun activities for the kids. It is geared for candidates ages 13 and older.

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One Hour Talks

Many of the one-day retreats have corresponding one-hour talks, but Katrina also offers a number of talks on other subjects such as passing on the faith, romance, the spirituality of Argentine tango (complete with a free tango lesson!), and the application of theology of the body to a variety of audiences. Please see below for a complete listing of one-hour talks:

ONE-HOUR TALKS:

Theology of the Body for Everyone! (an introduction to Theology of the Body)
Theology of the Body and Catechetics
Theology of the Body and Current Moral Issues
Theology of the Body and Evangelium Vitae: Rediscovering Our Dignity and Destiny
Theology of the Body for Seniors (senior citizens)
Tough Topics Your Kids Face and How to Answer Them (preparing parents for "the talk" and other moral issues their kids face)
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians: Christ the Bridegroom (St. Paul's journey from merit to mercy to marriage)
Living the Eucharistic Pattern
The Eucharist: Jesus' Total Gift of Self
The Mystery of Woman: A Garden Enclosed (Every Woman's Journey condensed into one hour)
The New Feminism (traces the history of feminism and emphasizes the feminine gift of self)
The Gift of Woman (great for a dessert night entitled:
"Chocolate, Women, and God")
Feminine, Single, and In Love With Life (for single women)
Be a Woman! Be a Leader! (high school girls)
The Splendor of Man (how a man makes a distinctive gift of self)
First a Daughter, Than a Bride (Katrina's personal testimony; great for woman's breakfasts/events)
Women Priests: Why Not? (explanation on male-only priesthood)
Sacred Beauty (on modesty in dress; ideal for Regnum Christi "Pure Fashion" show or mother/daughter event)
When the Script of Life Changes (can be adapted for Advent or Lent)
St. Edith Stein: Hope and Promise for Our Time
Mary and Theology of the Body
Three to Tango (talk on the spirituality of Argentine tango followed by a free dance lesson)
The Sacramentality of Marriage (good for marriage prep or adult faith formation)
Marriage: The Great Mystery (good for World Marriage Day or couple's event)
Men, Women, and Romance: How to Survive in the Third Millennium (for singles)
The Single Life: Pickle Juice or Champaign? (for singles)
A New Way to Be Single (for singles)
Dating, Romance, and God: Recipe for Disaster or Success? (for high school or college)
The Gift of the Body (for ages 12+)
Body Language (good keynote for youth rallies; for ages 12+)
Chaste Me to the Altar - Life Beyond Abstinence (for high school or college)
Passing on the Faith - Basketball Style (good for parents and all ages including grade school)
Teaching Children to Pray the Mass (for parents)
Talks for RCIA:
o Imaging the Trinity (30 minutes)
o The Sacraments (30 minutes)
o Sin and Redemption (40 minutes)
o The Sacramentality of Marriage (50 minutes)
o Heaven and Virginity for the Kingdom (50 minutes)

PLATICAS EN ESPA�OL:

Hecho a Imagen de la Trinidad (35 minutos)
El Don del Cuerpo (45 minutos)
Esquiando en Agua con Juan Pablo II: Rozando la Superficie de la Teolog�a del Cuerpo (90 minutos)

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Speaking Considerations

Audio and Power Point Needs: Katrina almost always uses Power Point with her talks. The sponsoring organization would need to provide a Power Point projector, screen, lapel or over-the-ear mike, and black music stand. Katrina will bring her own laptop.

Speaking fee: Travel expenses plus a stipend of $500 per talk, or $1200 for a one-day retreat, or $1500 for a weekend.

Speaking contract: After the date and topic have been agreed upon, Katrina will send the sponsoring organization a speaking contact. When the signed contract is returned with half of the speaking stipend as a nonrefundable deposit, the date will be secured.

Transportation: Airplane or travel costs are to be covered by the sponsoring organization, parish, or diocese. Please make arrangement for local transportation during the speaker's stay.

Lodging: Hotel accommodations are not necessary if a private home or rectory is available that provides a restful and private environment, preferably without any dogs.

Book Table: Please provide a large table for Katrina to sell her books and CDs. Someone to assist her would be most appreciated.
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Audio/Video tapes: If you plan to audio or video tape the retreat, please contact Katrina in advance to discuss shared rights.

Specific Audience or Concerns: If you have a specific audience or special concerns, WTTM would be happy to work with you or a committee to tailor a conference, retreat, or talk to your needs.

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Retreat Considerations

Suggested one-day retreat format: Begins at 9 am with Mass and Talks 1 and 2 in the morning. The afternoon is comprised of lunch (either catered or brown bag) and Talks 3 and 4, ending by 4:30 or 5:00 pm.

Suggested weekend retreat format: Begins Friday night with Talk 1. Saturday: Talks 2 & 3 in the morning and Talk 4 in the afternoon. Sunday: Talk 5 in the morning followed by Mass.

Reflection and Discussion Time: This time is meant to provide the participants a chance to assimilate, reflect upon, and share what God may be saying to them through each talk and through each other. Experience shows that women usually prefer to share their thoughts and insights with each other. If possible, journaling time should also be included in order to give the participants something to refer back to in the months to come.

Prayer Ministry Time: Retreats are different from conferences in that they allow the opportunity for God to minister to the wounded and unmet needs of the participants. In the ministry time, Katrina frequently uses Scripture passages that speak to some of these wounds as well as prayers for healing. The organizers of the retreat may also want to have prayer teams available for the participants to receive individual prayer.

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