RETREATS & DISCERNMENT
First Year Retreats
Get-Away
Get-Away provides first year students an opportunity to escape campus after about a month of their first semester at college. The focus of this reflective community event is to take a step back from the busy experience of college to have fun and reflect on where you want to go over the next four years.
Get-Away happens each year in the middle of September & registration begins in the summer.
- For More Information Contact: Tim Dunn
Upper Class Retreats
Approach
Approach is Xavier's introductory retreat which is driven by the narratives of the students. Rooted in Christianity, the retreat calls students to a greater awareness to God in the world around and serves as an introduction to the importance of reflection in one’s everyday "approach" to life.
The next Approach Retreat is November 15-17. This retreat is open to Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors.
Registration: The sign-up process will begin in late September. If you have any questions, please email Tim Dunn
Check out the latest Approach video HERE
- For More Information Contact: Tim Dunn
Encounter
Encounter is the “next step” in deepening student’s spiritual lives. This retreat is rooted in Ignatian Spirituality and challenges students to concentrate on developing a personal relationship with God, others and themselves. The Encounter Retreat is meant to build off of foundations set on the Approach Retreat at Xavier or for those who have had retreat experiences in high school (such as Kairos, Search, T.E.C. etc.) or with other church groups.
The 2014 retreat will take place January 30-February 1. The retreat is open to Soph-Senior students.
Registration: The sign-up process will begin at the end of the 1st semester. If you have any questions, please email Tim Dunn
- For More Information Contact: Tim Dunn
Quiet Retreat
Quiet Retreat provides a unique opportunity for personal prayer and reflection in the Ignatian Tradition. Personal direction is offered throughout the weekend to help you grow in faith and deepen your relationship with God.
Silent Retreat happens each year in the Spring semester.
- For More Information Contact: Katie Minning
Senior Get-Away
Senior Get-Away offers an opportunity for graduating seniors to reminisce and celebrate accomplishments. This is a time to reflect on the past and the present and to look to the future, while finding support in this period of transition in a fun and relaxed environment with friends.
Senior Get-Away is scheduled for May 7th from 12-5pm. Register here.
- For More Information Contact: Katie Minning
Busy Day/Busy Person’s Retreat in the Ignatian Tradition
In this two week retreat that takes place right here on Xavier’s campus amidst your busy lives, students commit to praying daily, meet with a spiritual director three times, and are given materials that help lead them through an experience with the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
- For More Information Contact: Tim Dunn
Re-Discovering Catholicism
A day-away retreat specifically for Catholic students seeking to understand and pray in their faith which includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession, Talks, and small groups.
- For More Information Contact: Katie Minning