Retreat: Chi Rho Retreat for Seniors & Juniors (Questions? [email protected])

What

Retreat: Chi Rho Retreat for Seniors & Juniors (Questions? [email protected])

When

2/14/2020 – 2/17/2020

FEB 14 to 17, 2020
at Villa Maria, Pulaski, PA
-Leaving OLSH 4:25 pm on 2/14/2020
-Returning OLSH 4:25 pm on 2/17/2020


Dear Parent/Guardians of Juniors and Seniors,

This generation of teens has been termed by some as "The Loneliest Generation". Although our students have many online friends and are more technologically connected than ever, they struggle to engage in the here and now and feel more isolated than ever.

There is an opportunity for your child coming up that will get them to put down their phones, engage with each other and take a deep look at their relationship with God. This opportunity is the student – led, adult run Chi Rho retreat. This is the fifth year for Chi Rho and it has been a resounding success, so much so that students began asking in September, “When is Chi Rho, we are doing it aren’t we?”

This multi-day retreat, which is open to juniors, and seniors, is powerful and popular because it combines faith, a strong community, healthy competition, involved and caring faculty and student leaders, and the challenge of a virtuous life.

On the Chi Rho retreat, your child will be asked to put down their phones and experience what it means to connect with other students in real time and in person. They will learn about their peers' struggles and victories in their spiritual lives. They will hear their teachers speak about their faith lives. They will learn that they are not alone in their struggles and victories as teenagers approaching young adulthood. 

The central purpose of the Chi Rho retreat is to lead retreatants into a relationship with Jesus Christ through His Church and give them the vision, the tools, and the community to continue living out that relationship throughout their lives.   
Frequently Asked Questions

Are there scholarships available to offset the cost of $175?
Yes, there are partial scholarships available. Please contact Mrs. Jarocki at [email protected] for more information on partial scholarships.

Will my child have his or her cell phone?
Students may bring their cell phones to the retreat, but we will hold onto them during the retreat to minimize distractions. Students will be able to call home whenever they ask for permission. You will have an emergency contact number in case you need to get in touch with us.

What is the structure of the retreat?
Generally, each day will include multiple athletic and mental competitions between student teams, talks given by senior student leaders and faculty, free time that students can use as they see fit, prayer time and time for group reflection, and sacramental opportunities. This retreat focuses on helping students develop a holistic Catholic lifestyle of self-reflection, gratitude, friendliness, willingness to sacrifice, and regular prayer.

When and where is the retreat?
This year the retreat will be held at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center in Pulaski, Pa. Transportation to and from the retreat is provided. The retreat begins after school on Friday Feb. 14, 2020 and ends midday on Monday February 17, 2020.

What is the deadline to sign up?
Permission slips and payment are due by January 16, 2020.

Who should I contact with questions?
Contact Mrs. Caitlin Snatchko at [email protected] or (412) 264-5140