“Being still” in this very stimulated society can be quite challenging; nevertheless, it is essential for our spiritual growth! Teens will have the opportunity to select at least two retreats to attend during their two-year journey to the Sacrament of Confirmation. This will allow each candidate to unplug for a short time in order to spend quality time with themselves, their peers, and with God.
Teens will be asked to participate in at least one retreat each year with Holy Family. All participants in the retreat are expected to attend the entire retreat.
YEAR 1
Year 1 Option 1 StrengthsFinder Retreat – Register by November 15 so that we can make sure to have a book for them.
When: 10 and 11 December 2022
Where: Holy Family Church (South Pasadena, CA) – Eden Center
December 10: Saturday 4:30 pm-9:00 pm (Snacks included)
December 12: Sunday 9:00 am-after 5:30 pm Mass ( Parents pleas join us for Mass.)
Drop off will be at Eden Center. Pickup on Sunday will be after the 5:30 pm Mass at Church. Parents please join us for Mass.
About: This Year 1 retreat enables each teen to reflect on his/her unique gifts. Using the StrengthsFinder survey, the teens will examine their own top 5 gifts, test how their top 5 gifts work together, and discover how his/her gifts are complimentary with the gifts of others. After signing up , teens are given the StrengthsFinder book* that gives them a code to complete the online gifts assessment one week before the retreat. Please email the results to scunningham@holyfamily.org no later than December 1.
*The retreat fee includes your copy of the book StrengthsFinder 2.0 (Tom Rath), lunch on Sunday and retreat supplies. Please pick up your book from the Pastoral Center.
Be sure to bring your books to the retreat.
Please complete the following:
1. Register: Click here to sign up for the retreat
2. Pay for retreat: $75 Check payable to Holy Family mailed to 1527 Fremont Ave, S. Pasadena, CA 91030 or Pay for the retreat online: Go to Youth Ministry and click on StrengthsFinder Retreat
3. Release Form: StrengthsFinder Release form Please return form signed to participate in retreat.
Year 1 Option #2 – Parent Teen Retreat
This retreat is run and paid for directly with Mater Dolorosa. Please let Holy Family know if you attend this retreat.
When: April 21-23, 2023
Where: Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center (Sierra Madre, CA)
About: This will be wonderful opportunity to be with your teen for a weekend. Their program will offer many activities as well as prayer. Parents and teens can share a private room and experience a spiritual and fun time together. This retreat is coordinated by Mater Dolorosa retreat team.
Cost: $299 (parent and teen) $150 for an additional teen. (“Mater Dolorosa continues its long-standing policy of turning no one away because of financial need to pay for the retreat.”)
Register: Please register directly with Mater Dolorosa. Make sure to select the Parent and Teen Retreat April 21-23, 2023
Other: Please note that Mater Dolorosa is requiring all adults to be fully vaccinated to attend their retreats at this time.
YEAR 2
Year 2 Option 1 Depth of God’s Love Retreat
This retreat is run by Holy Family.
When: January 6 – 8, 2022
Where: Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center (Sierra Madre, CA)
About: Teens in Year 2 will explore each of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Each gift will be presented in creative and interactive ways. Teens attend from Friday through Sunday for the duration of each day’s schedule to ensure they are able to experience the retreat in its fullness. We will arrive 5pm Friday evening and leave Sunday 12 Noon.
Please complete the following:
1. Register: Click to register
2. Pay for retreat: $250.00 – Each teen will have a private room and individual private bathroom. This retreat is organized and paid for through Holy Family. We are using the facilities at Mater Dolorosa. Please register as soon as possible. Pay for the retreat online: Go to Online giving and scroll down to Confirmation and select Mater Dolorosa 2nd yr Confirmation retreat Click to Pay.
3. Sign release form: Click for Release form
Year 2 Option #2 – Parent Teen Retreat
This retreat is run and paid for through Mater Dolorosa. If you attend please let Holy Family know.
When: April 21-23, 2023
Where: Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center (Sierra Madre, CA)
About: This will be wonderful opportunity to be with your teen for a weekend. Their program will offer many activities as well as prayer. Parents and teens can share a private room and experience a spiritual and fun time together. This retreat is coordinated by Mater Dolorosa retreat team.
Cost: $299 (parent and teen) $150 for an additional teen. (“Mater Dolorosa continues its long-standing policy of turning no one away because of financial need to pay for the retreat.”)
Register: Please register directly with Mater Dolorosa. Make sure to select the Parent and Teen Retreat April 21-23, 2023
Other: Please note that Mater Dolorosa is requiring all adults to be fully vaccinated to attend their retreats at this time.
OTHER RETREAT OPTIONS
YEAR 1 OR YEAR 2
Other parishes welcome our teens to attend their retreats.
