Retreats are an essential part of developing young men to be reflective, thoughtful believers. Taking time away from the routine of the day and the "busyness" of life helps students gain perspective and evaluate priorities.
Retreat Registration
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All Students
Leaders in Mission
For students participating in or interested to join Unity Council, Agape, Compañeros, Eucharistic Ministry, and Bells Choir.- Leaders in Mission Retreat, August 18 – 19 (Closed)
Siblings Retreat (junior high (6-8), high school, or college age sibling)
This retreat will be an opportunity for siblings to pray, reflect, enjoy a meal, attend mass, and engage in meaningful conversations together. We invite your Bellarmine student and their sibling (junior high (6-8), high school, or college age sibling) to take an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen their relationship in the light of God’s love. Participants will enjoy dinner together (provided by BCP).Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius 18th Annotation Retreat in Everyday Life
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius 18th Annotation Retreat in Everyday Life will run for 9 weeks between the weeks of 2/27-5/1 (mostly through Lent and part of Easter), meet once a week, and pray on your own daily.Diocesan Youth Retreat San Jose (Non-BCP Sponsored Retreat)
DYR (Diocesan Youth Retreat) is an annual summer retreat hosted by the Diocese of San Jose’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. This retreat takes place at Zephyr Point Conference Center in South Lake Tahoe.Youth on a Mission (Non-BCP Sponsored Retreat)
YOUTH ON A MISSION is a 3-day (July 6 - 8, 2023) discipleship training camp for Catholic High School aged teens who are ready for the next step in their development as disciples and leaders in the church.Transfer Student Retreat
Transfer students gather together for one school day to get to know each other, and the Bellarmine community, better.- Transfer Student Retreat, September 8 (Closed)
Ever to Excel, Boston College (Non-BCP Sponsored Retreat)
Ever to Excel – Spiritual Exercises for high school students through Boston College
(please note this is not a BCP led retreat – just a link to a great opportunity for students to go on their own)Come to Boston College for a week this summer and experience Ever to Excel. Guided by the wisdom of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, you will learn more about your place in the world and how to create a more meaningful life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality. Click on link below for more details and to register.
Session I: July 23–28, 2023 (Closed)
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Freshmen
CLC Caring Life Community
Caring Life Community or CLC is a transformative program that not only fosters deep connections and personal growth among students but also nurtures their faith and spirituality. In this unique initiative, participants are assigned to small groups and gather weekly to share their stories, dreams, and challenges in a supportive and empathetic environment. Our program extends beyond personal growth, incorporating faith, scripture, reflective activities, and open dialogue to create a holistic and enriching experience. -
Sophomores
Servant Leadership Retreat
This retreat is about growing in understanding of what it means to be a Servant Leader. Bellarmine identifies being "open to growth and leadership opportunities" as one of the values that every single student should develop by the time that he graduates. This retreat offers students time to reflect on their gifts and talents, recognize God’s invitation toward leadership, and consider the call to share their personal gifts and talents with others. Activities will include presentations, small group sharing, team building activities, and other prayer experiences. This is an overnight retreat.Please do not register for SLOR if you have already attended. All SLOR retreats are for first-time attendees only. Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once.
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Juniors
Kairos
This four-day, overnight retreat is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to reflect on self and relationships with God, family, and friends. Through the experience of group discussion, prayer, and Sacraments, students are guided to see life in a new way, and more fully appreciate the remaining days of high school and the years ahead.Please do not register for Kairos if you have already attended. All Kairos retreats are for first-time attendees only. Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once.
- Kairos 166, February 6 – 9 (Open)
- Kairos 167, March 5 – 8 (Open)
Kairos Leader Application
Already attended Kairos? What's next?If you have already attended and wish to to apply to be a leader, please complete application below
"Every Family is Holy" - Parent-Child Retreat
The parent-child retreat has been a tradition for decades and we are blessed to continue sharing it with the BCP community. There will be time together and on your own to reflect, share, take a walk, pray, and experience time with your son. -
Seniors
Kairos
This four-day, overnight retreat is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to reflect on self and relationships with God, family, and friends. Through the experience of group discussion, prayer, and Sacraments, students are guided to see life in a new way, and more fully appreciate the remaining days of high school and the years ahead.Please do not register for Kairos if you have already attended. All Kairos retreats are for first-time attendees only. Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once.
- Kairos 165, January 9 – 12 (Open)
- Kairos 166, February 6 – 9 (Open)
- Kairos 167, March 5 – 8 (Open)
Kairos Leader Application
Already attended Kairos? What's next?If you have already attended and wish to to apply to be a leader, please complete application below
"Every Family is Holy" - Parent-Child Retreat
The parent-child retreat has been a tradition for decades and we are blessed to continue sharing it with the BCP community. There will be time together and on your own to reflect, share, take a walk, pray, and experience time with your son.
