Baptism: where do we stand?

This spiritual retreat will seek to offer answers to the great human and spiritual questions, as well as to the challenges of the contemporary world, through living teachings rooted in the Word of God and in experience. The teachings will be given by the founder of the Foyer Marie Jean.

During this time of human and spiritual renewal, you will also be sustained by an atmosphere of prayer and silence and a carefully celebrated liturgy. The presence of a beautiful park and the proximity of the forest, the discreet yet attentive care of the brothers and sisters who will share in this spiritual retreat alongside you, as it is preached for them as well, and the recollection of each person, will open you to the mystery of the God of Mercy and Life.

• One teaching on Saturday afternoon and three on Sunday.

• Celebration of Resurrection Vespers on Saturday evening and Mass on Sunday.

• Opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and/or spiritual guidance.

• Time for rest, meditation, and silent prayer.

• Meals shared together with beautiful music in the background. Sunday evening's meal is a time for sharing.

Practical details

• Arrival on Saturday, November 14, between 1:30 and 2:00 PM (we can pick you up at the Les Essarts church bus stop). The spiritual retreat ends on Sunday evening (around 6:30 PM), after a light dinner snack.

• Accommodation in single rooms (except for couples).

• Please bring something to take notes.

• You will find a New Testament in your room for your use.

• Bed linens are provided in the rooms, but we ask that you bring your own towels.

• We suggest bringing a white garment (shirt, sweater, scarf...) to celebrate the Resurrection, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

Suggested offering

The contribution to expenses is free-will, but we provide an indicative range for the offering: from €120 to €155 per person for a one-and-a-half-day spiritual retreat (reduced range for religious, priests, and students).