During September S1 were launched into our extensive retreat programme at Turnbull. In addition to assisting at class Masses during RE, pupils had a half day retreat that gave them the opportunity form a deeper connection to God.
The S1 retreat aims to take pupils from the point of their confirmation and help them to consider what it means to be a mature disciple of Jesus. Pupils reflected on what influences them and also explored what it means for Turnbull to be a centre of the New Evangelisation. The young people explored the strands of evangelistation- Witness, Proclamation, Discipleship and Mission- and how they relate to each of our house saints. We also looked at the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit which they received at Confirmation. Through a different range of games and activities S1 learned how to improve their connection to God and understand their prayer time. The retreat is designed as a day away from the usual timetable of the school which allows the pupils to work together, reflect and share together and pray. Pupils also took part in times of quiet prayer, culminating in an Ignation Meditation on the calling of the first disciples with our visitors from the archdiocese of Glasgow youth team. This retreat draws on the first topic in the RE curriculum and enables pupils to consider how they can use their God-given gifts and talents to share the Good News of the Gospel with others.
