REC is a two day or three day retreat weekend based on the Paschal Mystery: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
FAQ Group: General
What Happens at a REC?
Participants experience the message of the Paschal Mystery of Christ through music, discussions, talks, prayer, Scripture, Liturgy, and celebration. Each of the three parts of the retreat has a central theme. First Part “Die Day” “Die Day” is a time Read More …
Who May Participate in a REC?
Retreat positions are open to adults who have participated in TEC, Crusio, or Coininia. The age limits of team are: Women must be 21 years of age or older. Men must be 19 years of age or older. The team Read More …
What is the Cost?
The program is aided by free will offering and donations from each team member working on the weekend. Food is supplied (sometimes paid for by the team) at the facility for lunch and dinner of the retreat. Lodging is usually Read More …
What is a DEC?
DEC – Day Encountering Christ is essentially the same as a REC (Residents Encounter Christ) only condensed into a one day format. In a Day Encountering Christ, DEC, the team and offenders/inmates ponder the Passion of Jesus Christ, His scourging, Read More …
What is the Paschal Mystery?
Paschal Mystery is one of the central concepts of Catholic faith relating to the history of salvation. Its main subject is the passion, death, andthe Resurrection of Jesus Christ – the work God the Father sent his Son to accomplish on earth. Read More …
What’s The Difference Between “Jail Ministry” and “Prison Ministry”?
For those of us not directly involved in ministry to the incarcerated, we hear references to “jail ministry” and “prison ministry” and we do not differentiate between the two. Instead, we lump them together in our thinking, believing they are Read More …