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) and 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) and 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.
2019/2020 Retreat Opportunities
September 28, 2019 Rock the Block: A collaborative event with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the Dominican Center and Habitat for Humanity. Location: Amani Neighborhood. For more information and to register, see the Seven Days of Service page on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee website here. (Let Maureen know if you register for this event.)
October 5, 2019 John Bosco Youth Day at Holy Hill – (High School) (Adult leaders/drivers needed) For a flyer with more information and a permission slip, click here.
November 21-24, 2019 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)Indianapolis, IN (High School). For more information or to register, check out the NCYC page here.
January 10, 2020 Leadership Lock in Retreat – (Middle and High School)at St. John XXIII – St. Peter’s (High School peer leaders who participate in training may count as a retreat) We are called to be leaders in our own way. Learn how you too can be a leader with other middle school students from the area through games, music, fun and prayer. High school peer leaders needed! For more information and a permission slip, click here.
February 1, 2020 United in Faith High school Day of reflection at St. John XXIII - St. Peter’s (High School) Jon LaRoche and Mike Casey will direct this day as we reflect upon what unites us as a community of believers through praise and worship music, fun, games, service and prayer. For more information and a permission slip, click here.
February 5, 2020 NET Middle school retreat at Our Lady of the Lakes, Random Lake (Middle School) Join other young people as we explore more about our faith with the NET team through fun games, skits, music, prayer and more! For more information and a permission slip, click here.
March 14, 2020 Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rallyat Carroll University (Middle & High School) (Adult leaders/drivers needed) More information coming soon!
Participation in a mission trip and/or the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) fulfills the retreat requirement for the appropriate grade level.
October 5, 2019 John Bosco Youth Day at Holy Hill – (High School) (Adult leaders/drivers needed) For a flyer with more information and a permission slip, click here.
November 21-24, 2019 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)Indianapolis, IN (High School). For more information or to register, check out the NCYC page here.
January 10, 2020 Leadership Lock in Retreat – (Middle and High School)at St. John XXIII – St. Peter’s (High School peer leaders who participate in training may count as a retreat) We are called to be leaders in our own way. Learn how you too can be a leader with other middle school students from the area through games, music, fun and prayer. High school peer leaders needed! For more information and a permission slip, click here.
February 1, 2020 United in Faith High school Day of reflection at St. John XXIII - St. Peter’s (High School) Jon LaRoche and Mike Casey will direct this day as we reflect upon what unites us as a community of believers through praise and worship music, fun, games, service and prayer. For more information and a permission slip, click here.
February 5, 2020 NET Middle school retreat at Our Lady of the Lakes, Random Lake (Middle School) Join other young people as we explore more about our faith with the NET team through fun games, skits, music, prayer and more! For more information and a permission slip, click here.
March 14, 2020 Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rallyat Carroll University (Middle & High School) (Adult leaders/drivers needed) More information coming soon!
Participation in a mission trip and/or the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) fulfills the retreat requirement for the appropriate grade level.
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.