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A program of retreats is provided for all students at DeSales. Freshmen and sophomore "Days of Renewal" are mandatory for all students, while the junior and senior retreats are optional.
Freshman Day of Reflection
All freshmen are required to attend their freshman day of renewal. The focus of the day is community. The freshmen are divided into 3 groups are assigned a day at the Flaget Center. There is an emphasis on faith development, brotherhood, and the traditions of Saint Francis DeSales High School.
Dates for the reflection days can be found on the
School
Calendar.
Sophomore Day of Reflection
All sophomores are required to attend the sophomore retreat. The focus of the sophomore day of renewal is trust. The sophomores are divided into 3 groups and are assigned a day of team-building at Jefferson Memorial Forest, participating in the 52 foot tall, Alpine Tower. Students are assigned partners and must belay each other, while encouraging all of their classmates that are climbing the tower.
Dates for the reflection days can be found on the
School
Calendar.
Junior Retreat
The Junior Retreat is an inner-city service experience through
Crossroads Ministry. Students have the opportunity to
encounter Christ through individuals of different ethnicity
socio-economic status, ages and ability. Students discover
for themselves what it means to follow Christ, be Christ for
others, and see Christ in others.
Dates for the Junior Retreat can be found on the
School
Calendar.
Senior Retreat
All seniors have the option of making their ‘Christian Awakening’ senior retreat. The ‘Christian Awakening’ senior retreat is a four day experience that is held at Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center in Indiana. The retreat provides time for personal reflection and group sharing focusing on the students’ relationship with self, family/friends, and Jesus Christ. Students hear a series of talks and participate in activities related to these various relationships.
Dates for the Senior Retreat can be found on
the
School Calendar.
For more information, please contact
the DeSales Campus Ministries Office
at (502) 368-6519.
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