Weekends

Who should attend a VdC weekend?

The retreat is designed for those Christians who, having been informed of the methods and aims of the movement, believe that the retreat can strengthn them in their faith and bring them closer to Christ in their dicipleship.  In short, the person who attends a retreat should recognize that being a Christian involves responsibility as well as privilege.  It is highly desirable tht the pastor of a candidate has previously attended a Via de Cristo Retreat so that the movement within a parish has proper pastoral support and oversight.

There are retreats for men and for women with the husbands attending first and the wives attending a few weeks later.  Single men and women are also welcome to participate in a retreat.

What happens on a VdC weekend?

Via de Cristo begins on a Thursday evening and ends on Sunday. Participants spend three busy but very enjoyable days learning, singing, praying, worshipping and discussing talks given by laity and clergy. The talks reflect on the grace of God, its reality, living a life of grace, and imparting grace to others. Specific topics include: Ideals, Laity, Piety, Study, Apostolic Action, Leaders, Environment, Christian Community, Total Security in the 4th Day, and Grace. Each participant experiences the weekend a little differently, but all have the opportunity to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

What happens after the VdC weekend?

After the Via de Cristo Retreat, participants are expected to do two things: (1) Expand their own inner spiritual life.  (2) Become more active apostles of Christ.  The "after" activity of the retreat is known as the "Fourth Day."  The "Fourth Day" is actually the balance of the participants life on earth.

Perseverance is a part of any method of renewal, in the Via de Cristo movement, the community spirit is continued after the three days through "reunions" of a small group (2-5) who meet weekly to encourage one another in their quest for spiritual improvement and dicipleship.  Participation in group reunions, though an integral part of the Via de Cristo movement and strongly suggested as essential for true renewal, is of course, voluntary.

It is hoped that participants will become more effective leaders in their local congregations as a result of the Via de Cristo and Fourth Day experiences.

Download forms for a Via de Cristo weekend:
Forms

• Application
• Information
• Medical Form
• Sponsor Form
  

All Tennessee weekends take place at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center (Newport, TN).

Remember to bring:

• Casual clothes
• Personal toiletries
• Pillow
• Coat
• Comfortable shoes

Cost for the weekend is $160.00

Weekend dates

Sponsors

Please plan to have your pilgram at Camp Carson between 6:15 and 6:45 pm EST on Thursday evening, the first night of camp.

If interested in working on an upcoming weekend or in other ways, e-mail Rich Gibson (richandjuliegibson@comcast.net), specifying weekend of interest.

Servants for each weekend are prayfully selected. Each cha (servant) must be committed to be at each team meeting, as well as each day of the weekend.

Team meetings for VdC Mixed #20 will be held at First United Methodist Church, Maryville.

• Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 (9:00a - 3:00p)

To sign up for prayer time on the next weekend, click here.

Password protected information:

• VdC #20 Team Names
• VdC #20 Pilgrim Names
• VdC #20 Event Times (comming soon)

User name: VDC
The password is the missing word in this statement: The 3 legs of the stool are Piety, Action and ________. (Use ALL CAPS)

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