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 all 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. >>

Priority Retreat Registration for Confirmation candidates February 15-28. Registration open to ALL HIGH-SCHOOLERS on March 1. 

Registration will be available by Feb. 15!
Confirmation candidates register by Feb. 28.
All other high-schoolers, register by 2 weeks prior to retreat date.

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.

2023 Retreat Options:

  1. SUMMIT LAKE "BE REAL" ***FULL***
    FRIDAY, APRIL 14 – SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023
    Held at Summit Lake Camp in Emmitsburg, MD. An outdoors-oriented retreat to build faith and friendships.
    ($80 fee for Confirmation students. Non-Confirmation students, retreat fee is $120.)
  2. TEEN ACTS!! ***FULL/Waitlist only***
    THURSDAY, JULY 20 –  SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023

    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. ($100 fee for Confirmation students. Non-Confirmation students, retreat fee is $150.)
  3. STEUBENVILLE "Refuge"
    FRIDAY, JULY 14 –  SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2023

    We will take a limited group to Steubenville, OH to experience the Steubenville Conference retreat.
    ($200 fee for Confirmation students. Fee includes transportation, lodging, meals and retreat.)

REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2023. PLEASE EMAIL CYM OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS OR CALL 410-531-6668.

Overview of CYM In-House Retreat Offerings

Spark! (Not offered in 2023)

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What to expect: A 24-hour retreat experience at Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat House in Sparks, MD or Claggett Retreat House in Buckeystown, MD. This retreat primarily serves Confirmation students, but all high-schoolers are invited. Encounter Jesus through prayers and activities centered around identity, community and mission.

Confirmation fee: $0
Covered in your Confirmation fee.

Non-Confirmation fee: $100

Summit Lake

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What to expect: An outdoor-oriented 2-night retreat held at Summit Lake Camp in Emmitsburg, MD. This retreat is open to all high-schoolers, including Confirmation students, and is a deeper look at one's relationship with God, self and others, and our response to that relationship.

Discounted Confirmation fee: $80

Non-Confirmation fee: $120

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: $100

Non-Confirmation fee: $150