The NET Camp ofl summer met in Talence, France, 65 girls and boys between the ages of 6 and 11 together with the facilitators. These camps are an opportunity to remember that faith is missionary and that we are all called, wherever we are, to share with joy and enthusiasm the love that God has for us so that Jesus can manifest himself.
The camp NET had as its central theme: «The Olympic Games in the footsteps of the world's saints». We sought to transmit to children the Christian values embodied by five saints, who proclaimed the joy of the Gospel on five continents.
Each day, a virtue and a saint accompanied the children: the virtue of justice with St. John Bosco in Europe, the strength of heart with St. Francis Xavier in Asia, charity with St. Charles of Assisi in Asia, and the virtue of love with St. Charles of Assisi in Europe. Foucauld in Africa, the spirit of service with Guido Schäffer in Latin America and to be a missionary with Saint Pierre Chanel in Oceania.
Every day, offered The children were given a small challenge and a mission to complete during the day. The mornings were spent in small groups, including the completion of a craft activity (Olympic flame, painted wooden Sacred Heart medal, paper stained glass window, etc.) and highlights such as adoration or confession.
In the afternoons, a group of young animators prepared a big game in which the children could play, «let off steam», but also learn and get to know the other camp participants. The camp concluded with a short presentation for the parents, summarizing the lessons of the week, with songs and a production in which the children were actors.
A photo album of the activity can be found at here.
This article is an adaptation into Spanish of “.“Appelés à partager l'amour de Dieu”.
