HOW DID KOINONIA BEGIN?
WHAT IS A KOINONIA WEEKEND ALL ABOUT?
• It offers a potential for growth, with emphasis on spiritual growth.
• It offers an opportunity to discover more of the meaning of life through Christian community and unconditional love.
• It is a way of renewal for the church, focusing responsibility and mission beyond Koinonia.
• It is a launching pad to encourage action within the church and in the world.
• It is an experience of continuing Christian community.
A KOINONIA WEEKEND IS THREE DAYS LONG, BUT LASTS A LIFETIME!
The weekend begins on a Friday night and ends on the following Sunday afternoon. Those participating listen to talks on Priorities, Grace, Piety, Study, Action, Laity, Community, and Fourth Day. Most of these talks are given by laypeople. After each talk, time is given to allow participation in discussion of the talk within the framework of a small group. The talks provide thought for the discussions and guidelines for life beyond the weekend.
WHO WILL BE AT A KOINONIA WEEKEND?
People like you, laity and clergy, who are curious, searching, discovering, and growing.
THE WEEKEND
A Koinonia weekend is many things, but most of all, it is an experience to be
lived. It is filled with joy, much informal conversation, much singing, and a
lot of fun and laughter. Within three days, believers become a true Christian
community, experience the Divine mystery of Christ’s endless love. The
experience of a Koinonia weekend is described differently by each participant.
• Be Curious! Be open to what is happening on the weekend!
• Be honest with yourself as to where you are in your pilgrimage.
• Know that a specific response is not expected of you.
• Allow others to respond in their way, while you respond in yours.
• Be Curious! Be open to what is happening on the weekend!
• Be honest with yourself as to where you are in your pilgrimage.
• Know that a specific response is not expected of you.
• Allow others to respond in their way, while you respond in yours.
ATTENDANCE
Koinonia is open to adult Christians of any age, sex, race or denomination. Participants may be sponsored by anyone who has attended a Koinonia retreat or other similar Christian weekend, including the Catholic Cursillo and the Walk to Emmaus.
