Amanda is a facilitator of the Confirmation Ministry who was not so long ago a confirmation candidate - very much like most of you today. Here is her testimony for the Maranatha Teens Retreat which she attended in June this year. Hope it will encourage you to want to attend such retreats in future :
Amanda Andrew says…..
I attended a retreat in Maranatha in June this year. It was a wonderful experience. Let me tell you why.
At first I did not feel like going for this retreat because I thought I would not have friends and will be lonely. But I was wrong, I met so many new friends and they were all nice and friendly people.
I learned a lot from this retreat, even though it was just 2 days. I learnt to be more patient and calm when I have problems. I also learnt that I do not have to make a problem bigger than the Lord, all I have to do is just leave it to Him and it will be alright.
I learnt a lot also by listening to people’s sharing of their experiences. I have learnt how to make decisions in life. Now I know what I must make a priority in my life and what can wait. I enjoyed listening to Fr Larry’s sharing and the Sister from the Daughters of St Paul (what’s her name again?)
Finally, the most interesting thing in this retreat was the activities during the sessions. It was all fun. This was the best retreat I have ever been to! The place was nice, it was so calm and relaxing. The food was also good! Not forgetting all the presenters, they were also nice people. And their sharings taught me a lot. If I was asked to go for another retreat like this in Maranatha, I would certainly say YES!
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