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What exactly is Spirit & Truth?
What age group does Spirit & Truth target?
How many people are required to start a group?
Are there any quarterly scheduling ideas?
What exactly is Spirit & Truth?
Spirit & Truth is a prayer experience for young
adults 18-40.
It is a time for young people to come before God with their worries, troubles, sins and questions, in the company of like-minded people in search of the truth. This age group is often unsettled in their vocations and constantly questioning the world, the Church and themselves. Because of the intense prayer that occurs at a Spirit & Truth meeting, many people feel very clear and peaceful upon departing. It resembles a mini-retreat. Young adult life can also be a lonely time for many. Spirit & Truth becomes a very consoling place for those who desire to be in the company of others who are also in similar places in their lives. Rather than provide this age group with merely social events, this initiative offers young people the opportunity to go deep in their relationship with God while forming relationships that are rooted in more than good food and drink. The young people who attend Spirit & Truth will undoubtedly find peace in Christ, bonded friendships, the truths of our faith and life in the Holy Spirit.
It is a time for young people to come before God with their worries, troubles, sins and questions, in the company of like-minded people in search of the truth. This age group is often unsettled in their vocations and constantly questioning the world, the Church and themselves. Because of the intense prayer that occurs at a Spirit & Truth meeting, many people feel very clear and peaceful upon departing. It resembles a mini-retreat. Young adult life can also be a lonely time for many. Spirit & Truth becomes a very consoling place for those who desire to be in the company of others who are also in similar places in their lives. Rather than provide this age group with merely social events, this initiative offers young people the opportunity to go deep in their relationship with God while forming relationships that are rooted in more than good food and drink. The young people who attend Spirit & Truth will undoubtedly find peace in Christ, bonded friendships, the truths of our faith and life in the Holy Spirit.
What age group does Spirit & Truth target?
Typically, all young people ages 18-40 years old.
Spirit and Truth has taken many forms and is
truly about community, parish life, and unity in
faith. Although Spirit and Truth is intended for
Young Adults, it is entirely open to all ages.
It should be noted that Spirit and Truth does
not support teenagers interacting with adults
without proper approval. There are many other
events for individuals under the age of 18.
What is the atmosphere for a meeting?
The room should be comfortable and intimate, with a
non-threatening environment for those attending.
When Adoration begins, there should be low
lights, candles lit and an environment that is
conducive to both community prayer and quiet
prayer, where those attending will not feel
inhibited from sitting in quiet reflection even in
the midst of communal prayer. Low lights
allow people to close their eyes, meditate and not
feel like others are watching them. The
opening prayer and icebreaking question should be
held in a room separate from the tabernacle, in
order to maintain respect for the Blessed
Sacrament.
How many people are required to start a group?
We suggest 10. It seems to be the winning
number. Groups that start with fewer than
that typically don’t make it. However, if you
feel a strong conviction to begin praying with a
few people in order to get the ball rolling, by all
means do so. Maybe begin praying with those
interested in leading for a few months in the
presence of the Blessed Sacrament and allow God to
show you how to get more people. It is ideal
that your group make a six month commitment.
You may have some rough spots, but after six
months you will be sure whether the group is able
to sustain itself or not.
What is the weekly rotation?
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament must be part of
every Spirit & Truth weekly meeting. In
addition to Adoration, each group offers a
teaching, scripture study or tradition. A
sample monthly schedule looks like this:
Week 1 Teaching / Speaker
Week 2 Tradition (Mass, confession, devotions)
Week 3 Scripture Study
Week 4 Just Adoration (take a whole hour to only pray with Jesus)
Week 1 Teaching / Speaker
Week 2 Tradition (Mass, confession, devotions)
Week 3 Scripture Study
Week 4 Just Adoration (take a whole hour to only pray with Jesus)
Are there any quarterly scheduling ideas?
It is highly suggested that Mass and Confession are
offered quarterly during the weekly meeting.