Additional Services & Activities

While the 3-day retreats are the principle focus of KPM, there are additional services and activities that the KPM offers to the offenders. The offenders most often become interested in these services and activities after having attended a Kolbe retreat.

RCIA Classes

For those inmates that are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or have decided to join the Church, KPM volunteers offer regular RCIA classes. Many inmates have attended the classes and were later confirmed into the Catholic Church. Also, visit the main KPM website at www.kolbeprisonministries.org to find downloadable documents and resources.

Bible Studies

KPM volunteers lead regular Bible Studies at the units/jails to help the inmates grow in their knowledge and faith.

Communion Services

KPM typically offers monthly Communion Service at a unit/jail separate and apart from the retreat reunions. In addition to former retreatants, inmates who have not yet attended a KPM retreat are invited to attend. Communion Services are led by one or more of the KPM volunteers but inmates also assist with the scripture readings and music.

Retreat Reunions

At certain facilities, KPM-San Antonio holds regular (typically monthly) reunions where the “TDCJ-trained” outside team members (from any and all previous retreats) get together again with former retreatants. These reunions, held on a Saturday each month at the applicable unit/jail, usually last for about 4 hours. A retreat reunion generally includes some or all of the following activities: a Communion Service, live Christian music, fellowship, one or more personal talks from the inmates, interactive programs focused on development of authentic male leadership (like “That Man Is You!”), and presentation of other faith-based videos.