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CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY

High School Retreats! New

REGISTER FOR A 2025 RETREAT - CLICK HERE!

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.

Consider the options at right. >>

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.

 

There is a $100 credit for current Confirmation candidates towards retreat fee. Any of the above may count towards Confirmation preparation.

EMAIL CYM OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS OR CALL 410-531-6668.

 

 2025 Retreat Options:

  1. Mount 2000 -- LIMITED SPOTS OPEN NOW
    FRIDAY, FEB. 7 – SUNDAY, FEB. 9, 2025

    MOUNT2000 is a yearly retreat hosted by Mount Saint Mary's Seminary for 1000+ high school teens. The retreat offers youth an environment to encounter Jesus who is ALIVE and ACTIVE in our day with the Father and the Holy Spirit. The retreat offers Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, engaging speakers, spirit filled musicians, and breakout sessions led by the seminarians. The beautiful hillside campus of Mount St. Mary's University provides the perfect setting for this encounter with the living God. ($50 fee for Confirmation candidates. Non-Confirmation teens: $150)
  2. Summit Retreat
    FRIDAY, APR. 11 –  SUNDAY, APR. 13, 2025
    Held at Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks, MD, Summit Retreat is led by a team from St. Francis and St. Louis youth and adults. It features outdoor activities including the Summit Olympics and a focus on the Source and Summit of our faith: Jesus. ($90 fee for Confirmation candidates. Non-Confirmation teens: $190.)
  3. Teen ACTS
    THURSDAY, JUL. 24 –  SUNDAY, JUL 27, 2025
    Held at Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks, MD, Teen ACTS is the lively youth version of the Mens and Womens ACTS Retreat, with a focus on encountering Jesus through Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Teen ACTS is led by a team of high-school, college-age, and adults with generally a 1:1 team-retreatant ratio. You will come away with new friends on this retreat. ($125 fee for Confirmation candidates. Non-Confirmation teens: $225.)
  4. Damascus/Catholic Youth Summer Camp
    SUNDAY, JUL. 27- FRIDAY, AUG. 1, 2025 "Week 8"

    Located in Centerberg, OH, youth will join with other Archdiocese of Baltimore youth for Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp, where high-adventure activities lead to high-adventure faith! ($620 for Confirmation candidates, no transportation fee. Non-Confirmation youth: $620, plus transportation fee). 

Overview of CYM In-House Retreat Offerings

The Summit

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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: $90

Non-Confirmation fee: $190

Teen ACTS

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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: $125

Non-Confirmation fee: $225

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Fun Friday scheduled for tonight is cancelled.

Those who bought a ticket can be reimbursed by contacting Meg at 410-531-6668 or mclarke@stlouisparish.org.