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Before it becomes a butterfly,
a caterpillar goes through a growth stage during which it is
called a "chrysalis." On the surface it may not look like
much is happening, but the delicate chrysalis process
changes the fuzzy caterpillar into an awesome butterfly with
wings of intricate designs and intense colors. The chrysalis
process symbolizes how Christ can transform you into
something beyond your dreams. It happens when you grow
beyond yourself, opening your life to Jesus' power and love.
"Chrysalis" is the name chosen for the youth and young adult
version of The Walk to Emmaus, its parent movement, because
it symbolizes the spiritual growth that is essential between
adolescence and adulthood. That growth is as crucial for
youth as the cocoon is for the caterpillar. It is that
precious time of nurturing a person's faith for
discipleship.
Chrysalis "Flights" (for 10th through 12th graders) and
"Journeys" (for young adults, ages 19-24) are three-day
events. This three-day spiritual renewal time provides an
opportunity for you to learn more about faith, to experience
Christian love and support, and to make new faith
commitments. The point is to inspire, challenge and equip
you for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian
action at home, church, school, and community.
Chrysalis lifts up a way for you to enjoy Christ's
friendship and love and to be Christ's friend and partner in
the world. The three days focus on God's grace, your
experience with Christ as friend, what it means to be the
body of Christ, and giving love to a needy world.<for
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