What Will Be Expected of Me?
/ enjoyed the time during my Walk because I was respected for where I was in my
Christian faith. I was not expected to be at a different place, either before, during, or
after the weekend.
—Layperson from New Mexico
Be yourself. No one is asked to sing a solo, make a speech, or bare themselves
spiritually before the community. No one is expected to be pious, saintly, or
have a thorough knowledge of the Bible. Participants are expected only to be honest,
to participate fully, and to respond genuinely to the message of the Walk as it unfolds.
Come with openness to the message of the three days, to others, and to God.
Emmaus is not the place for observers and spectators.
Be present for the whole three-day course. Each component of the Walk is
important and plays a part in conveying the overall message. Each participant
becomes an indispensable member of the three-day community and of his or her
table group. If it is impossible for you to be present for the entire 72 hours, wait for
a date when full participation is possible.
Leave your world behind for 72 hours. Emmaus is a time apart with God.
Participants are asked to work out their affairs ahead of time to really be away for
all three days without interruption, to remain on site the entire time, and to refrain
from making telephone calls to home or work except in case of emergency.
