Retreats
Retreats are an important part of any persons faith life, but especially during one’s teenage years as students face more and more pressures from school, work and extracurricular activities. A retreat is an opportunity to get away, pray, reflect, and grow closer in your relationship with Jesus.
Retreats/days/evenings of reflection requirement: Middle school (7 & 8) should participate in one retreat/reflection once during their 7th/8th grade year; high school (9 & 10) are required to attend at least one retreat/reflection each year and/or participate in the Ministry Apprenticeship program in addition to CRE. Students will also have the option to attend other retreats such as Men of Christ, Women of Christ, or other retreats upon approval from the Youth Ministry office.
All Confirmation candidates are required to attend a retreat as part of their preparation to receive the sacrament as per Archdiocesan guidelines. These retreats are usually held in spring with the other candidates from the parish.
Retreats/days/evenings of reflection requirement: Middle school (7 & 8) should participate in one retreat/reflection once during their 7th/8th grade year; high school (9 & 10) are required to attend at least one retreat/reflection each year and/or participate in the Ministry Apprenticeship program in addition to CRE. Students will also have the option to attend other retreats such as Men of Christ, Women of Christ, or other retreats upon approval from the Youth Ministry office.
All Confirmation candidates are required to attend a retreat as part of their preparation to receive the sacrament as per Archdiocesan guidelines. These retreats are usually held in spring with the other candidates from the parish.
2021/2022 Retreat Opportunities
January 14, 2022 Get Locked In Leadership Lock - Middle school; high school peer leaders at St. Joseph Parish. Click here for the permission slip.
February 5, 2022 Be Christ Inspired, Joyfully Live Our Call High School Day of Reflection with Mike Casey and Jon LaRoche from 11:00-5:30 (the day ends with 4:30 Mass). Click here for a permission slip.
January 12, 2022 Bible Bam High School Retreat with Spiritus at St. Joseph, Grafton from 9:00-noon. Click here for a permission slip
March 19, 2022 Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally for middle and high school students at Carroll University from 9:00am-7:00pm. Click here for a permission slip.
You may also participate in the Ministry Apprenticeship or one to two retreats/experiences (for a minimum of 5 hours) at A Place to Be Spirituality Center to satisfy the retreat requirement, Click on the links below for more information on each.