Retreats
The Office for Campus & Young Adult Ministry hosts various types of retreats where young adults can draw aside from the demands of everyday life and spend time with God, seeking His wisdom in their life.
These retreats offer a time for listening to dynamic talks, experiencing the sacraments, asking questions, gathering with friends, making new ones, having fun and simply allowing God to refresh one’s body, soul, and spirit.
If you are a young adult, you are invited to all of the upcoming opportunities below. We also have past retreats listed to give you an idea of the topics that have been addressed. If you have any suggestions for us for future retreats regarding settings, topics, speakers, etc., don’t hesitate to contact us with your input.
2012 MINI-RETREATS
Winter Mini-Retreat
Sunday, January 15, 2012, 1-7pm
St. Francis Convent, 1515 Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka
Theme: “Unwrapping your God-given Gifts”
Presenter: Lisa Anderson, M.Ed.
Homilist: Fr. Jim Gallagher, CSC – read homily
We are each called by God and gifted in unique ways to joyfully serve Him and those around us. But how do we discern these gifts already within us? Come learn how to unwrap your God-given gifts and begin using them in your life to answer God’s call.
Lisa M. Anderson has a strong desire and interest in helping others discover their gifts within a faith context. A career counselor for the last 20 years, she holds a Masters of Education degree and is a convert to Catholicism. Lisa has led retreats and given talks at local parishes and the University of Notre Dame. She has developed a longer two-day retreat which she offers to parishes across the country. Lisa is married to Gary Anderson, who teaches theology at Notre Dame. They have two grown sons: Chris, an artist, and Matt, a Dominican friar.
Fr. Jim Gallagher, CSC is the Director of the Office of Vocations for the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order that founded the University of Notre Dame. Before entering full time vocation ministry, Fr. Jim served for two years at the University of Portland, working in campus ministry and residence life. A native of South Bend, Fr. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame prior to his ordination in 2007.
Schedule:
- 1:00pm-1:30pm – Welcome & Introductions
- 1:30pm-3:00pm – Presentation & Music
- 3:00pm-5:00pm – Free Time with Optional Activities:
- Adoration, Reconciliation, Prayer with Scripture, Small Group Discussion, Outdoor Walk
- 5:00pm-6:00pm – Sunday Mass – read homily
- 6:00pm-7:00pm – Dinner Social
Summer Mini-Retreat
Sunday, August 5, 2012, 1-7pm
Sacred Heart Parish Center, Notre Dame (off Douglas Road)
The theme and presenters for this event have not yet been finalized. If you are interested in being part of the planning team for this mini-retreat, please contact Sean Allen at sallen@diocesefwsb.org or 858-354-9006.
2011 RETREATS
Hearts on Fire Retreat
April 8-9, 2011, 6:30pm Friday – 6:00pm Saturday
Sacred Heart Parish Center, Notre Dame
PAST MINI-RETREATS
August 7, 2011 – Prayer: Hearing the Whisper of God in Daily Life – Bishop Emeritus John D’Arcy
January 16, 2011 – Choices, Choices… Discerning God’s Will in Our Lives – Fr. Phil Hurley, SJ
August 8, 2010 – Walking the Spiritual Journey – Fr. David Engo, FFM
January 17, 2010 – Faith and Reason in Today’s World – Fr. Glen Kohrman
January 18, 2009 – Living Faith in a Challenging World – Fr. Francis Affelt, OFM
July 27, 2008 – Franciscan Spirituality – Fr. Bob Lengerich
PAST BISHOP’S RETREATS
- 2010 – In the Meantime…Trust!
- 2009 – God Calls… We Respond
- 2008 – Lent (Ready), Easter (Set), Go!
- 2007 – Behold the Face of Christ; Live in the Heart of Christ
- 2006 – Eucharist: Gift and Mystery
- 2005 – The Many Faces of Prayer
- 2004 – What on Earth Are We Here For?
- 2003 – I Have a Mission: To Build Brick by Brick the City of God
The comments below are from former young adult retreatants:
“It is so wonderful to be able to get together with other people of the same age and talk about God. It strengthened my faith and helped me to get closer to God.”
“This was my first retreat and it was awesome! I will be back!”
“God really touched my life through the messages and especially through the Bishop. I felt very welcome and loved even though I am not Catholic.”
“This was my first retreat and I wasn’t sure what to expect. You have far exceeded anything I imagined it would be.”
“The fruit of the spirit is love, joy and peace.” – Galatians 5:22
