- 12-stage story arc: Helps students see that God calls each of us into a mission and transformation.
- Age-appropriate retreats: Map onto stages (from The Ordinary World to The Return with the Elixir).
- Outcomes: Clearer identity in Christ, practical habits of prayer, and courage to serve.
Retreats
Experience. Reflect. Grow.
Why Retreats Matter
Retreats give students space to reflect, pray, and deepen their relationship with Christ while considering purpose and relationships. Each experience is age-appropriate and guided by trusted adults. Students return grounded, more connected, and ready to lead.
The Retreat Pathway
Junior School
(Gr. 5–6)
Community-building, daily prayer and gratitude; noticing a “need” and learning to say “yes” to God’s call with prudence.
Junior School
(Gr. 7–8)
Fortitude to choose the good; the help of saints and mentors; trust, obedience, and concrete “steps across the line.”
Senior School
(Gr. 9–10)
Virtuous friendship, battle-plan for prayer; identity in God, healthy emotions, healing, and perseverance.
Senior School
(Gr. 11–12)
Interior transformation, holiness in ordinary life, witness through story, discipleship, and evangelization.
The Hero’s Journey
RETREAT LEADERS
Trained members of the Lasallian Youth Team help guide retreats—especially for Gr. 5–9—modeling faith, service, and community. Mentorship strengthens student voice and keeps the program vibrant and peer-connected.
Student LeadershipThe Retreat Pathway
Focus: The Ordinary World → The Call to Adventure
Community-building, daily prayer and gratitude; noticing a “need” and learning to say “yes” to God’s call with prudence.
Community-building, daily prayer and gratitude; noticing a “need” and learning to say “yes” to God’s call with prudence.
Focus: Refusal of the Call → Meeting the Mentor → Crossing the Threshold
Fortitude to choose the good; the help of saints and mentors; trust, obedience, and concrete “steps across the line.”
Fortitude to choose the good; the help of saints and mentors; trust, obedience, and concrete “steps across the line.”
Focus: Tests, Allies & Enemies → Approach & Ordeal
Virtuous friendship, battle-plan for prayer; identity in God, healthy emotions, healing, and perseverance.
Virtuous friendship, battle-plan for prayer; identity in God, healthy emotions, healing, and perseverance.
Focus: Reward & Road Back → Resurrection & Return with the Elixir
Interior transformation, holiness in ordinary life, witness through story, discipleship, and evangelization.
Interior transformation, holiness in ordinary life, witness through story, discipleship, and evangelization.
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