Here are some suggested topics for a 1-day recollection or retreat for grade 10 students, focusing
on personal growth, faith, and reflection:
1. Discovering My Purpose
Help students reflect on their personal purpose and aspirations, and how faith and values
shape their journey in life. This could include activities like journaling or group
discussions on what they want to achieve in life and how their beliefs guide them.
2. Living a Life of Integrity
Focus on the importance of honesty, trustworthiness, and making good decisions in the
face of peer pressure. Use Bible stories or real-life examples to illustrate how integrity
leads to true fulfillment.
3. Building Healthy Relationships
Explore themes of friendship, family, and community. Discuss the importance of respect,
empathy, and communication in relationships. This could involve role-playing scenarios
or reflection exercises about handling conflicts and understanding different perspectives.
4. Finding Peace in a Busy World
Teach students how to manage stress, anxiety, and distractions in a world that’s
constantly pulling their attention in different directions. Meditation, prayer, or breathing
exercises could be part of this session to help them reconnect with themselves and their
faith.
5. Faith in Action: Service to Others
Encourage students to think about how they can live out their faith by serving others.
This could include a reflection on community service, acts of kindness, or how they can
contribute positively to their schools and neighborhoods.
6. God’s Love and Forgiveness
Reflect on God’s unconditional love and the power of forgiveness. This can be a time for
personal reflection on forgiveness (both giving and receiving) and healing past wounds.
Invite students to participate in a reconciliation or confession activity if appropriate.
7. Overcoming Challenges and Growing Through Adversity
Discuss how struggles and challenges are part of life and how faith can be a source of
strength during difficult times. Share stories of resilience and encourage students to trust
in their ability to grow through adversity.
8. The Importance of Gratitude
Focus on cultivating a thankful heart, helping students reflect on the blessings in their
lives. This session could involve a gratitude journaling activity, where students list things
they are grateful for and explore how gratitude can transform their mindset.
9. Knowing Myself: Identity and Self-Worth
Help students reflect on their identity, who they are in God’s eyes, and the importance of
self-respect. Discuss the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and explore how
students can embrace their unique qualities while staying true to their values.
10. Prayer and Connection with God
Offer students different ways of connecting with God through prayer, silence, and
reflection. This could involve learning different prayer techniques, such as contemplative
prayer, journaling prayers, or group prayer, fostering a deeper relationship with God.
Each session can be paired with interactive activities, small group discussions, and moments of
personal reflection to make the day engaging and meaningful for the students.
