The Gather includes a retreat welcome, an introduction of the Core Team, and a reveal of the theme for the retreat. The youth then play a game where they are challenged to put together a puzzle while blindfolded. The Proclaim is a teaching about what sin is and the darkness of sin and fear, which helps the youth understand that the first step to coming out of the dark is recognizing where there is darkness. During the Break, the youth discuss what they learned in the teaching. They also learn more about the examination of conscience and examine their fears. The Send concludes the session with a glow-in-the-dark obstacle course and Night Prayer from Liturgy of the Hours.