Catholic School Retreats

The Archdiocese of Seattle through the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry continues to offer retreats specifically for Catholic Middle Schools.
Schools can choose from a variety of retreats designed to build community, enhance spirituality and assist with transitions, all within a Catholic faith perspective. For more information about scheduling retreats for your school, contact: oyyamretreats@seattlearch.org or phone: 206-274-3175 or 800-950-4952.

Retreat Offerings 2009-2010 School Year

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Turn to me:
This advent retreat offers participants an opportunity to see what God is inviting them to. Using the example of Mary’s “yes” to the angel Gabriel, participants will explore what they’re saying yes to and what it means to turn to God.Scripture Focus: Luke 1:26-39 (the Annunciation)
Fasting and Feasting: Making the Most of your Lent
Feasting in Lent? Is that possible? Participants will learn about Lent and how fasting can lead to feasting!
Scripture Focus:Luke 4:1-13 (temptation of Jesus in the desert)

God Talk: The Secret of Prayer
Like the apostles, we need help conversing with God and listening to what God says to us. In this prayer retreat, participants will learn the secret to prayer and practice putting it to use!Scripture Focus: Luke 11: 1-4 (“Jesus, teach us to pray”)

Next Step: Journey to High School
Moving from 8th grade to graduation is a cause for celebration. But what lies ahead? This retreat assists participants in reflecting on the past experiences and looking forward to the future.
Scripture Focus: Luke 6:43-45 (a tree and its fruit)

W2MS : Welcome to Middle School
In this retreat, participants talk about the change from elementary school to middle school and learn strategies for fitting in, being successful, and having fun!
Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 (one body with many parts)

Friendship Factor
Participants will celebrate, reflect, and review their friendships with others and see how building Christian community makes strong friendships.
Scripture Focus: John 17 (Jesus prays for his disciples)

A Just World
This retreat offers participants an opportunity to understand more fully the tenants of Catholic Social Teaching and the concept of justice as well as explore concrete ways to work for justice in our world today.
Scripture Focus: Matthew 25: 31-46 (“whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”)

Building a Welcoming Community
Follow the ministry of Christ as he welcomes all people in community with one another. This retreat guides participants through what it means to be a member of a community and ways to build a welcoming community in school, while building trust, community and a team spirit among the participants..
Scripture Focus: John 4: 4-42 (the woman at the well)

Other topics and retreats available by request

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