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Welcome to the December Mini-Retreat!

We are pleased to offer our Mini-Retreats for Women in an on-line format! 

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This Month's Topic:

Handing On the Faith

Speakers: 

  • Meditation: Fr. Jaime Lorenzo, LC

  • Practical Talk: Rebecca Teti, Lay Member of Regnum Christi

{Please Note: Times are Eastern Time.}

Evening Mini-Retreat

7:00-7:30 pm  Meditation

7:30-7:45 pm   Personal Reflection

7:45-8:15 pm   Practical Talk

Morning Mini-Retreat

9:45-10:15 am          Meditation

10:15-10:30 am        Personal Reflection

10:30-11:00 am        Practical Talk

Materials

 
Materials to Download:

 

Passages to Contemplate:

 

Helpful Materials

Wwg Gray CavinsThis season of Mini-Retreats for Women will be referencing the book: Walking with God: A Journey through the Bible by Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins. We encourage you to obtain a copy of this book to assist you as we walk this journey together.

 

 

 

Lorenzo Head Shots 2020Fr. Jaime Lorenzo, LC

Fr. Jaime Lorenzo, LC, originally from the Philippines, was ordained at the Cathedral of Manila on September 5th by Bishop Dennis Villarojo. 

Fr. Jaime is currently working in New Orleans, Louisiana where he is involved in many high-energy evangelization efforts including the Regnum Christi Music Collective, and “The Rooted Catholic” podcast as well as ECYD in the New Orleans area. He is the second Philippino Legionary of Christ to be ordained, the first being his brother Fr. Luis Lorenzo, LC, who was ordained in 2017.

Learn more about Fr. Jaime and his music ministry here.

 

 


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Rebecca Teti, Lay Regnum Christi member

Rebecca Teti has been married for 27 years and has 4 children (two adults, two still in school). She is the Operations Director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business. Years ago, she helped found Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, and directed the local women’s programs of Regnum Christi for many years. 

 

 

Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video -------------->

On the right side of this page you will find the Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video. Please plan to watch this short video to introduce youself to the Zoom platform prior to the beginning of the retreat.


If you DO NOT already have ZOOM on your computer...

You will need to download it to attend the retreat remotely. Please follow the link below to download Zoom Client for Meetings. This version is completely free.

Get ZOOM


Troubleshooting ZOOM on various devices.

Here are links to some other videos to help troubleshoot problems and questions related to different devices.

  • "How to Join Zoom Video Conference Using Your Phone" Click here
  • "Using Zoom on Your iPhone or iPad" Click here 

Should you have any questions or issues with the Zoom process or links
please contact the Tech Manager via phone call or text. 

See the side bar to the right for contact information. --->

Tips for finding silence. Virtual Prayer Corner

  • Create a spot in your home where you can be away from any other activity. Here are some ideas for Creating a Prayer Corner in your home.
  • Discuss with other family members your desire to spend this quiet time in prayer. If appropriate, invite them to join you on this journey. 
  • Plan your mealtimes to allow you to continue your prayer time. Make something ahead of time, or make the task of preparing the meal a prayer itself. 

Technical preparations

  • If you don't have ZOOM installed on your computer, download the app and try to familiarize yourself with the controls.
  • Watch the Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video.

 

Virtual Retreat Etiquette and Suggestions for Success

Watching a retreat from home is a new experience for many of us. Here are some suggestions, requests and reminders to help us all stay focused: 

  • Troubleshoot your ZOOM connection early
    Make sure you have the most recent ZOOM download.  Even if you are a pro at video conferencing, it never hurts to double-check your settings and make sure your audio and camera are correctly configured. 

    If you are new to ZOOM, please familiarize yourself with the controls and options of your version. We have prepared a short “Tech Orientation Video” to help walk you through some common problems; please take the time to review this video. After all of this, if you still have questions or concerns, please contact the Tech Manager assigned to your retreat. 

 

  • Please keep your camera on during the retreat
    Your camera will be turned on upon entering the ZOOM meeting room. It is helpful to our priests and other speakers for everyone’s video to remain on during each talk. Presenting a talk to an empty room can be difficult for anyone, even our priests! They have requested that your camera remain on because having the ability to see your responses and body language while they are preaching encourages them as they strive to be instruments of the Holy Spirit. Of course, if you prefer the privacy, you may turn your camera off.

 

  • Eliminate distractions from your computer to help you focus on the retreat
    Notifications from messaging applications, ringtones, and applications running on your desktop can be distracting to you, which can make your speaker feel disrespected and undervalued. Mitigating these distractions helps keep you focused on the content.

 

  • Remember: we can see you
    As mentioned above, we are asking everyone to leave their cameras on. To avoid becoming a distraction for the speaker and other participants, please try to attend the retreat from a quiet area that has minimal background noise and movement. 

 

  • Maintaining common courtesies
    Though this may seem obvious, video conferencing is just like an in-person interaction, therefore it is important to use the same courtesy you would use if you were in the same room. This includes being on time, paying attention to the speaker, minimizing multitasking and background noises, and refraining from interrupting.  

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January 27/28

Speakers:

  • Fr. Jeremy Lambert, LC

  • Melissa Freymann, Lay Member of Regnum Christi

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PM Mini-Retreat, Jan 27   AM Mini-Retreat, Jan 28

 

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