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:
- 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.) - 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.) - 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)
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
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
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