Encounter Jesus on Retreat
At CYM, we have multiple opportunities for you to attend a retreat! A retreat is a way to take a step back from life in order to encounter God. You will have the chance to explore your faith alongside your friends and a supportive retreat team. All retreats are open to all high-schoolers, not just Confirmation candidates. Ideally, you will experience multiple retreats in your high-school career, either as a retreatant or a team member. ALL past retreatants are invited to pay it forward by being on team the following year! Team applications go out in November.
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Note about retreat fees: Cost should not prevent you from attending the retreat of your choice. Please email Luisa about payment options or scholarship availability.
2024 Retreat Options:
- THE SUMMIT -- CLOSED!!
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 – SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024
(Formerly "Summit Lake") An outdoors-oriented retreat to build faith and friendships. Held at O'Dwyer Retreat House. Led by St Louis teens, young adults and adults.
($100 fee Confirmation candidates. Non-Confirmation teens: $180.) - TEEN ACTS -- SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!
THURSDAY, JULY 18 – SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024
Held at Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks, MD, Teen ACTS is a personal encounter with Christ through the themes of Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. ($120 fee for Confirmation candiates. Non-Confirmation teens: $200.)
If you attend Mount 2000 or Damascus (Catholic Youth Summer Camp), that may also count as your Confirmation retreat.
EMAIL CYM OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS OR CALL 410-531-6668.
Overview of CYM In-House Retreat Offerings
The Summit
What to expect: An outdoor-oriented 2-night retreat with an emphasis on the Source and Summit of our faith: Jesus! This retreat will be held at O'Dwyer Retreat House and Ropes Course in Sparks, MD. Includes "Olympic games" and is open to all high-schoolers, including Confirmation students.
Discounted Confirmation fee: $100
Non-Confirmation fee: $180
Teen ACTS
What to expect: A 3-day/3-night immersive retreat experience at Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat House in Sparks, MD. This retreat is open to all high-schoolers, including Confirmation students, and is a deeper-dive personal encounter with Christ through the themes of Adoration, Community, Theology and Service (ACTS). This retreat corresponds with the Adult Womens/Mens ACTS retreat.
Discounted Confirmation fee: $120
Non-Confirmation fee: $200