The Retreat

This paper will discuss the purpose of retreats within the Catholic tradition by examining the three historical perspectives: Biblical, Theological and Authoritative and then evaluate how these perspectives raise an awareness of God’s presence as encounters with God, self, others and creation. The discussion will also examine how the approaches of both religious and laity from pre Vatican II to modern times fulfil the purpose of retreats in Catholic schools. Once reviewed a selection of approaches

Bret Stephens, author of the book “America in Retreat”, is definitely qualified to write this book. Stephens was educated at the University of Chicago and the London School of Economics. Stephens has also been a writer in the field of international relations for years and the winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize. Stephens wrote America in Retreat to explain why modern politics should be conducted in a formal and acceptable manor under American leadership and supervision. He also provides sturdy reasoning

conquering Stalingrad, was ready to give up and retreat because he was aware of how doomed he and soldiers were at this point in the battle. For instance, they had already lost many troops, were trapped by each corner, and had each side of their flanks blown up, which contained many supplies, and troops. Yet, Hitler insisted Paulus to keep fighting, even if it was to the {Gonzalez} 6 death, and even ranked him to field marshall and reminding Paulus that no general of that rank had ever surrendered

depth. Before confirmation, my class and I were to attend a pre-confirmation retreat. I was with the people who were on the same journey as me, and I was ecstatic. We left to a retreat center and spent three days and two nights together, away from the rest of the world. The retreat was truly a time of self-reflection. I reflected upon my thoughts, actions, beliefs, and everything else in between. For me, the retreat was life-changing. I feel that in that short amount of time, I did so much to

About a couple years ago I had the privilege to attend an event that made a major impact on my life. It consisted of a three day retreat at USD; the retreat was called Stuebenville, it was amazing. The first day I experienced so much. I left my house on a Friday morning as I was walking out I began to cry. My brother saying bye and not seeing him for three days made me sad, he was just 2 years old and since it was during summer I was used to seeing him everyday. Once I arrived and I saw my friends

I found my Kairos retreat to be a valuable experience because I was able to learn so much about not only myself, but about that people that I have been going to school with for the past three years. On my Kairos retreat, I took the time to learn about my classmates and what they had been going through in life, and it really put in perspective for me that a lot of the time I am experiencing similar situations which made me feel not alone and gave me the courage to tell my own story. Also, I received

At the Freshmen Respect Retreat we started our day off with a few games. The games they provided us with pumped the building with energy. We started off buzzing around the room playing caught in the middle, a game where everyone is divided into teams and gathers in a circle. The people inside of the circle run to others on the outside of the circle and pull them up. From there the same is done to another person till the music stops. If someone is not sitting down on the outer edge of the circle when

• Assist in planning and implementing the new member retreat. • Assist the New Member Committee to inform new members of the date of Initiation, requirements, etc. • Coordinate with the advisers for the Education Chairman, Vice President-Standards, Vice President-Organization, Marshal and Vice President-Academic Excellence and during the planning of the new member program. Additional Resources: • New Member Experience Guidebook • Chapter Supplement for the past two years • Names and contact information

Couples retreat Getting married is the most amazing thing that happens in everyone’s life. If you are in love and then sharing this eternal bond, then you are the luckiest couple ever, but if this is the arranged gift from your parents and family then it becomes the responsibility and duty, to make your partner aware that you love them and understand them. Generally, in marriages, no matter whether it is love or arranged, a time comes when the eternal endearing and intimacy is lost because now they

An event that clearly marked my transition from childhood to adulthood was the truly eye-opening experience of attending a Kairos retreat. For those unfamiliar with Kairos, it is a four-day religious retreat in which you and a small group of students come together to more learn about God, themselves, and others in a setting that completely removes you from the daily distractions and stresses of the outside world. Everyone, including myself, was able to share the personal stories about the struggles