Our Lady of Rosary, Goregoan Confirmation Students Retreat – 14th & 15th August 2021

The retreat for Confirmation Candidates was a refreshing experience for me. It was instrumental in drawing me closer to God and acknowledging His power and presence in my life. He is the true living God, unlike others! How amazing it is to know. Thank you, Derrick Sir, and Jesus the Real Vine Team, for leading us through this life-changing spiritual experience through the retreat.

Sharin

The two-day retreat was enlightening. The testimonies given by Derrick sir were heart touching. I got to learn more about God and how to build a relationship with Him. Thank you, animators, for organizing this retreat.

Velisa

Thank you so much, animators, for the retreat! It was a wonderful experience. Special thanks to Titus Sir for guiding us on making the right choices through the talk on making Godly choices.  It was a much-needed talk as we stand at the crossroads of life.

Abigail Rebello

The retreat was good. I learnt about the importance of making Godly choices and the person and power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you to all the animators.

Sebastiana

Thank you, animators, for the two grace-filled days of the retreat. I understood the importance of the person of the Holy Spirit in our life. Thank you, Elanor Ma'am, for teaching us about the importance and the benefits of 'forgiveness'.

Riya  

Thank you so much for taking the time to conduct this spiritual experience. The sessions were meaningful, and I look forward to the next retreat. Thank you for teaching us some important values and covering topics such as the person of the Holy Spirit, music, Godly choices etc.

Kenneth

The retreat was a very wonderful experience. I learnt that we must let God come into our lives and let Him take control of it and that we must allow the Holy Spirit to enlighten us so that our thoughts, words and actions are pleasing to God. Thank you, Derick sir, the Jesus the Real Vine team and our animators for making the two-day retreat a special and memorable one for us.

Sarah Fernandes 

The retreat helped me understand how to welcome the Holy Spirit to my heart. The retreat thought me the need to make God the centre of my life.  It though me to start and build a relationship with God.

I also understood the importance of forgiving whoever has hurt me. I am grateful to the animators and the entire retreat team who helped me go deeper into God’s Word, and this will remain anchored with me throughout my life.

Movishka Dsouza

I liked the retreat. Titus Sir's topic about 'Choices' was the most thought-provoking one to me. I thank the whole team for the advice they gave us through the various sessions. I look forward to the next retreat.

Leslie Fernando

Participating in the two-day retreat was a great experience. It was an interesting and fun-filled experience. I also experienced the presence of God. All the sessions conducted were very informative, especially the ones on ‘choices’ and ‘the healing power of forgiveness.

I thank the animators for this amazing experience.

- Anoushka

The retreat was spiritually enriching and the explanations on topics such as 'Forgiveness, Music, Making Godly Choices' were interesting and relevant for our daily lives. I was enlightened about the misconceptions about Forgiveness. The line that touched me was 'OBEY AND PROSPER DISOBEY AND PERISH'. I also understood that only the Holy Spirit brings order and beauty to our lives. I thank all the Animators for arranging the retreat.  I am also grateful to all the speakers for spending their valuable time with us.

Joshya M

The two-day retreat was very informative and enlightening to me. It helped me understand myself. I now know that the choices I make will determine my future. Thank you, Derrick Sir, for sharing your testimony. "There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love", this line touched my heart.

Sara Crasto

Thank you, Teacher, for giving us the beautiful experience of feeling the presence of Jesus. I will always remember, the spiritual experience gained at this retreat. I realized the importance of forgiveness. I also understood that no matter what, Jesus will always wait for us

Anonymous

The two-day retreat for the Confirmation candidates was interesting and informative. It made me ponder on my existence and Gods plan and purpose in creating me. Now, I look forward to each new day as it unravels this. This was my first retreat and I must say it was an amazing one.

Aloysia