#1:  3-1/2-Day Weekend:

The Weekend is conducted in an institution by a team of volunteers of the same gender as the institution.  The Team begins on Thursday evening and ends with a spirit-filled Closing on Sunday. It is only the “starting point” as the Participants are guided through the steps of understanding the Christian life.

Each day of the 3-1/2 days of the Weekend has a guiding purpose or focus. The activities for each day are designed to support that day’s purpose. As the day’s activities unfold, a building process is occurring. The Participants are led, step by step, through a growing understanding of the focus for that day, which is why Kairos is such a structured program. Every activity has a purpose that supports a higher purpose for the day, and every activity builds on prior activities. Everything has a place and an order.

The theme of each day of the Weekend and the focus for that day is:

Footprints in the sandThursday = Encountering Kairos

This day is a time to reduce anxiety (for both the Participants and the Team) and to begin to build comfort levels.

Friday = Encountering Self

This day the Participants begin to understand themselves and their standing with God.

Saturday = Encountering Christ

This day the Participants examine their relationship with Christ and others and the role of forgiveness in those relationships.

Sunday = Encountering Others

This day the Participants begin the process of growing in faith and community with others.

#2. Instructional Reunion

The Team returns to the institution as soon as possible, but no later than 3 weeks following the Weekend to teach the newest members of the Inside Community how to form Prayer and Share Groups.

#3. Weekly Prayer and Share Group Fellowship

This is the heart of Kairos! The ultimate goal of Weekends is to build a Christian community inside the Institution. Prayer and Share Groups of 3 to 6 individuals provide an opportunity for the Inside Community to pray and fellowship together on a weekly basis by nurturing each other in their faith walk and providing accountability.

#4. Monthly Reunion

Participants provide leadership for monthly Reunions. Three or more Participants are selected to share how Jesus is working in their lives. This gathering creates an environment that fosters participation and an opportunity for spiritual growth in the lives of the Participants.

#5. 2-Day Retreat

A 2-Day Retreat is held approximately 3 months following each Weekend. The Retreat is conducted by a small team with a minimum of 10 Kairos volunteers and is open to all Participants who have experienced a Weekend.