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Consecrated laity 3 days

Festival RESSOURCES

Growing in faith together to be living Christians in the world!

October 30 – November 1, 2026 Esvière Spiritual Center Maine-et-Loire 100 places
Festival RESSOURCES

The annual formation gathering for a living and engaged faith!

With Festival RESSOURCES, boost your capacity to be a living, inspiring, and active Christian at the heart of the world (no less!).

Whatever stage of faith you are at, come in a warm and joyful atmosphere to renew yourself, grow, and be equipped.

Programme

Each day:

  • times of prayer

  • à la carte formation modules (morning and afternoon)

  • spaces to relax, chat, laugh, and connect

  • engaging interactive methods to leave with concrete tools

  • celebrations, evening gatherings, and festive moments

A tailored formation experience - you can choose:

  • to build your own à la carte program by selecting from around ten workshops each half-day

  • or: to follow a full track to explore a single theme in depth over all 3 days

70 formation modules organized around five major themes:

  • Experiencing the power of the Bible

  • Living in the school of Christ

  • Developing group facilitation skills for pastoral ministry

  • Connecting faith and contemporary challenges - Gospel and society

  • Growing in humanity, a true spiritual challenge

Practical information

Practical details

  • Daily schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., except Sunday (ends at 4:00 p.m.)

Suggested offering

  • Financial contribution: we want everyone who wishes to participate in this festival to be able to do so, regardless of their means. To that end, we offer a free-will and conscious contribution.

  • For reference, the organization and facilitation costs amount to €90 per person for Festival RESSOURCES.

  • You may choose to reserve meals at €12 each or bring your own picnic.

Getting there

Train

Angers train station 5 minutes' walk (station pickup available)

Car

Car access 5 minutes from highway exits (Nantes / Paris / Tours / La Roche sur Yon) and on-site parking

Bike

Integral ecology is best done by bike!