Diocese of San Juan Bautista de Calama holds diocesan retreat for catechists

More than 100 catechists from the Diocese of San Juan Bautista de Calama attended a diocesan retreat at the Casa de Ejercicios Espirituales Nuestra Señora de la Merced. Organized by the Diocesan Department of Catechesis, the annual event provided prayer, formation, and renewal for those serving in various communities.

The retreat used the theme "Contemplating Christ from our fragility" to encourage participants to base their mission on a personal encounter with Jesus rather than just pastoral tasks and activities. The program began with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Teresa Garrido, a member of the national education commission of the Episcopal Conference and a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul, led the preaching and reflection sessions. The retreat combined adoration, reflection, and training to renew the evangelizing service of the participants.