Retreats

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.

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  • 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 160 September 6 - 9 recommended for spring athletes (Registration is now closed. Please contact cbailey@bcp.org if you have any questions.)
    • Kairos 161 February 7 – 10 (Seniors only) recommended for fall athletes (Registration is now closed. Please contact cbailey@bcp.org if you have any questions.)
    • Kairos 162 March 7 – 10 recommended for fall & perhaps winter athletes, depending on playoffs (Registration is now closed. Please contact cbailey@bcp.org if you have any questions.)
  • Already attended Kairos? What's next?

    If you have already attended and wish to to apply to be a leader, please complete this Kairos Leader Application.

  • Sophomore 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.

    • Servant Leadership Retreat #1 October 5 – 6 (Registration is now closed.)
    • Servant Leadership Retreat #2 October 19 – 20 (Registration is now closed.)
    • Servant Leadership Retreat #3 February 15 – 16 (Registration is now closed.)
    • Servant Leadership Retreat #4 March 22 – 23 (Registration is now closed.)
  • Transfer Student Retreat

    Transfer students gather together for one school day to get to know each other, and the Bellarmine community, better.

  • Leaders in Mission Retreat

    For students participating in or interested to join Unity Council, Agape, Compañeros, Eucharistic Ministry, and Bells Choir.

     

  • "Every Family is Holy" - Parent-Child Retreat for Senior & Juniors Only

    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.

    • Parent-Child Retreat January 27 (Registration is now 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 picnic, 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 bring their lunch and a picnic blanket to enjoy lunch together.

  • LA Congress

    The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world and is held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Our event opens on Thursday with Youth Day - a day-long gathering of high school-aged young people. Youth Day features keynote speakers, workshops, and a Liturgy planned by young people, for young people.

    • LA Congress 2023 February 22 (Registration is now closed.)
  • 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.

     

     

  • Ever to Excel

    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
    Session II: July 30–August 4, 2023

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