The Value of the Retreat Experience

With Years 3-5 and 7-11 students about to participate in their annual retreats, it is timely to consider the value of these experiences for our young people.  In a time poor world, the opportunity to take time out of our busy routines and allow for spiritual growth and reconnection is quintessential to our health and well-being.   

Most retreats take on a particular theme or focus and allow individuals and groups to spend time in prayer and contemplation, re-connecting, rekindling and deepening one’s relationship with self, others and God.  No matter the age, retreats are a “little spring-cleaning of the soul” and with spring upon us, now is the perfect time. 

Megan Mahoney
Assistant to the Principal Formation & Identity