🙏✨ Holy Reflections

As we embrace the spirit of Holy Week, let's reflect on our journey. Share moments of gratitude, lessons from challenges, and commitments for the path ahead. Together, we'll move forward with renewed purpose and unity.
45–60 min
3-10 people
Based on: Start, Stop, Continue
🙏✨ Holy Reflections
Template Columns
🌅 Morning Blessings

Share fresh initiatives or ideas we should embrace as part of our journey forward.

Base column: Start
🕊️ Burdens Released

Identify practices, habits, or blockers that we should let go of for smoother progress.

Base column: Stop
🌟 Guiding Lights

Celebrate the practices and values that continue to guide and sustain our success.

Base column: Continue
About this template

The Holy Reflections retrospective invites teams to embrace the spirit of Holy Week by reflecting on their journey, focusing on gratitude, learning from challenges, and renewing commitments for the future.

When to use this template

This format is ideal when looking to reconnect the team with its core values and purpose, such as during seasonal transitions, celebrations, or when morale needs a boost.

How to facilitate
1

Begin by introducing the purpose of the retrospective, emphasizing the importance of reflection and renewal.

2

Provide a brief overview of each column to set the context for the discussion.

3

Share the template with the team, encouraging everyone to contribute to each column with their thoughts and feelings.

4

Facilitate a discussion around the insights shared, ensuring every voice is heard and inviting elaboration on key topics.

5

Collaboratively identify action points from the insights, assigning clear responsibilities where applicable.

6

Conclude with final reflections, summarizing the session's key takeaways and reinforcing the team's renewed purpose.

Pro Tips

Encourage a reflective and relaxed atmosphere for participants to comfortably share.

Use symbolic or thematic language relevant to Holy Week to enhance engagement and context.

Allocate time for both silent writing and group discussion to balance individual and collective insights.

Acknowledge and celebrate contributions to create a sense of closure and forward momentum.

FAQ
What if the team struggles to contribute to one or more columns?

Prompt the team with specific examples or scenarios to spark ideas and stimulate discussion.

Can this template be used outside of Holy Week?

Yes, the themes of reflection, gratitude, and commitment can apply to any reflective occasion.

How do I ensure everyone participates?

Actively invite input from quieter members and create a supportive environment through appreciative feedback.

At a glance
  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    3-10 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    Start, Stop, Continue

Tags
reflection
gratitude
team values
purpose-driven
team renewal
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Use this template to run your next retrospective