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This document outlines a recollection for graduating high school students aimed at reflecting on God's call and personal desires for the future. It includes objectives such as identifying personal dreams, celebrating high school experiences, and committing to a path forward. Activities encourage self-reflection and discernment through prayer, sharing, and creative expression.

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Recollection Presentation

This document outlines a recollection for graduating high school students aimed at reflecting on God's call and personal desires for the future. It includes objectives such as identifying personal dreams, celebrating high school experiences, and committing to a path forward. Activities encourage self-reflection and discernment through prayer, sharing, and creative expression.

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Claiming God's Call and My

Deepest Desires
A Recollection for Graduating Senior
High School Students
“For I know the plans I have for
you...” – Jeremiah 29:11
Objectives
• By the end of this recollection, you will:
• 1. Reflect on God's call in your life based on
your experiences.
• 2. Identify your deepest desires for college
and beyond.
• 3. Discern how your dreams align with God's
plan.
• 4. Celebrate the journey you've had in high
school.
• 5. Commit to a path forward with clarity and
Opening Prayer
• Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of Your love.
God’s Call in Your Life
• God calls each person personally and lovingly.

• References:
• - Christus Vivit 279: 'Your vocation is
something more...'
• - Gaudium et Spes 22: 'Man finds himself only
through a sincere gift of himself.'

• Reflection: What do you believe God is calling


Activity: My Burning Bush Moment
• Recall a high school moment where you felt
deeply alive.

• Questions:
• - What happened?
• - What made it meaningful?
• - Did it reveal something about who you are?

• (Pair Sharing or Journaling)


Desire and Discernment
• God speaks through our deepest, truest
desires.

• References:
• - St. Ignatius of Loyola: God is in our deepest
desires.
• - Catechism (CCC 1776): 'Man has in his heart
a law inscribed by God...'
Activity: The Desire Map
• Draw a heart and divide it into 4 parts:
• 1. What do I love doing?
• 2. What do I care about most?
• 3. What am I good at?
• 4. What does the world (or Church) need?

• Processing: Notice connections or repeated


themes.
Looking Back: Graces of High
School
• Reflection:
• - What have I learned about myself these past
years?
• - When did I grow the most?
• - When did I feel most close to God?

• Scripture: Luke 24:13–35 (Road to Emmaus)


• Activity: Write a thank-you letter to your past
self or to God.
Claiming My Direction
• Your path isn’t just a career—it’s a calling.

• Quote: 'Do not be afraid to dream big things.'


– Pope Francis

• Reflection:
• - What is one concrete dream I want to pursue
in college?
• - How can I involve God in this dream?
Commitment Ritual
• Instructions:
• - Write a short commitment/prayer on a card:
• 'Lord, I believe you are calling me to…'
• - Place it in a symbolic place (altar, cross, bowl,
etc.)

• Optional: Light candles, background music like


'Take Lord, Receive'.
Sending Forth
• Final Blessing or Song: 'Go Light Your World' or
'Who Am I'

• Quote: 'Let your life speak.' – Parker Palmer


• Scripture image: Sunrise or road/path
symbolizing mission

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