What is Chrysalis?
CHRYSALIS is the growth stage between caterpillars and butterflies. While
on the surface it may look like nothing is happening, the delicate process
changes a caterpillar into a butterfly with wings and beautiful colors.
This symbolizes that, through dying to self, Christ can transform us into
new beings. Jesus Christ can transform us into something beautiful. We
must open ourselves to Jesus for this transformation to occur.
CHRYSALIS is the name chosen for the Youth Walk to Emmaus because it
symbolizes faith growth in the lives of youth -the spiritual growth that
is necessary between adolescence and adulthood it is a crucial time in
a maturing faith for discipleship.
CHRYSALIS has its roots deeply planted in its parent movement, the Walk
to Emmaus. CHRYSALIS is a three-day spiritual renewal retreat that provides
participants an oppurtunity to learn more about faith, to experience christian
love and support, and a chance to make new commitments in their faith journey.
The content of the three days focusses on God's grace, how one experiences
Christ as a friend in the body of Christ, and how one is called into discipleship,
giving love a needful word.
What Happens at Chrysalis?
You will spend three days with other young people in worship, prayer, fellowship,
recreation, singing and discussion. You will experience the love of Christ
through the prayers and acts of service of a loving support community.
You will hear talks given by youth and adults. The talks focus on the needs
of maturing youth and offer the message of the Gospel and the friendship
and example of Jesus Christ. Five talks are given each day followed by
discussion and reflection on how these messages can be helpful to your
personal faith. You will explore how this friendship with Jesus can help
you live your faith with family, friends, and community.
What happens after Chrysalis?
Following the three-day retreat, you are invited to become intentional
about your faith through local church participation, small group studies,
and interpersonal sharing groups that provide the fellowship and support
for giving love to a needful world. You are invited to RISE TO A NEW DAY,
every day.
Purpose of Chrysalis
The focus of CHRYSALIS is commitment to Jesus Christ through the local
church. The objective of Chrysalis is to inspire, challenge, and equip
local church youth for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian
action at home, church, school, and in the community. CHRYSALIS lifts up
a way for you to be a friend of Christ in the world.
Who should go to a Chrysalis?
CHRYSALIS is for the development of Christian youth who:
- wish to strengthen your friendship with Christ;
- may have unanswered questions about prayer, study, and sharing your
faith;
- understand that being a friend of Christ, or Christian, involves
responsibility;
- are open to dedicating your everyday life to God in an ongoing manner.
CI CHRYSALIS is open to young people from 14 to 20 years of age and
of any denomination.
Are you interested?
We invite you to join in an exciting three days spent in meeting Jesus
Christ as your friend who comes to you in God's love as expressed through
other Christians. We invite you to RISE TO A NEW DAY!
Next Chrysalis
The next Central Illinois Chrysalis will be held at East Bay Camp in Bloomington
on April 12-14. For more info, zap some e-mail to us.
For info on other Chrysalis Communities, try our links supplied on the
homepage.
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