These retreats--which are packed with creative, engaging activities—stimulate young teens to meet God in traditional faith experiences and life events. The retreats vary in length from four hours to an all day/overnight experience. Schedules can be adapted to individual circumstances. 

This resource contains solid Catholic theology, detailed background on the growth of young teens, and tips for positive retreat experiences. Teachers and catechists, DREs, adult volunteers, and youth and campus ministers who are looking for planned retreats will find this quality material easy to use.

Retreat titles are as follows: Meeting God Within--Who Am I?, Meeting God in Prayer, Meeting God in Scripture, Meeting the Holy Spirit, Meeting God in Church, Meeting God in Frightening Times, Meeting God in Commercials, and Meeting God in Role Models. 

This resource offers community-building activities to help participants become acquainted, large and small group activities such as discussions and role-playing, individual response activities such as meditations, and faith-sharing activities such as prayer. Reproducible handouts present charts, craft suggestions, and prayer services. Imaginative craft projects include constructing childhood photo mobiles and creating psalm books.