ABOUT REC
	Residents Encounter Christ is a three-day retreat weekend based on the Paschal Mystery. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Participants experience the message of Christ through participation in music, discussions, talks, prayer, Scripture, liturgy and celebration. Each of the three parts of the retreat has a central theme, “Die Day” centered on the death of Jesus Christ. “Rise Day” a joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “Go Day” explores the continuous call to spread the Good News.
PARTICIPATION
	REC Weekend Team positions are staffed by Catholic and Non-Catholic Christians alike, who have served in a weekend Observer  capacity on at least one REC weekend .
REC MISSION STATEMENT
	It is the purpose of Missouri Residents Encounter Christ, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to provide an opportunity for the incarcerated (i.e. jail, prison, juvenile facility) to personally encounter Jesus Christ within themselves and others by witnessing and experiencing Christian community, the sacraments and Pascal Mystery.
REC VISION STATEMENT
	Having heard God’s call to serve others, it is the vision of the “Missouri Residents Encountering Christ” ministry to continue providing strong catholic-based weekends and follow-up programs within correctional facilities. Through the REC ministry and follow-up programs, we desire to provide healing opportunities for the in-mates, their families, and friends. Recognizing this as God’s work, we remain open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our ministry. As volunteers, we desire to grow in our own spiritual life, that we may become stronger in faith and discernment of the vision God has intended for us in this ministry.