Retreats
Freshman:
Direction Days are one-day retreats that introduce the student to the SLUH family. This activity, held in mid-August, is required of all freshmen. Also required of freshmen is the Freshman Retreat, which will be held February 26-27, 2010 at SLUH.
Sophomore:
Each student is required to attend a one-day retreat. About 40 students leave school at 8:00 a.m. and return at 6:00 p.m. Faculty members guide the sophomores in exercises that include prayer, discussion, Liturgy, recreation and quiet reflection. Retreats are held at Camp Wyman and La Salle Retreat Center in Eureka October 27-29, 2009.
Traditional Junior:
An optional, three-day retreat in which groups of Juniors join faculty for prayer, Liturgy, reconciliation, discussion and quiet time at the beautiful White House Retreat on the Mississippi River. This retreat will be held October 26-28, 2009; November 23-25, 2009; January 25-27, 2010; and February 8-10, 2010.
Traditional Senior:
An optional, three-day retreat in which groups of Seniors join faculty for private prayer, quiet reflection, Liturgy and reconciliation at the Pallottine Retreat Center. This retreat will be held November 18-20, 2009, and January 13-15, 2010.
Kairos:
An optional, four-day, student-led retreat in which groups of Juniors (March 2-5, 2010; and April 20-23, 2010) and Seniors (September 22-25, 2009; November 22-25, 2009; and January 12-15, 2010) join faculty for prayer, Liturgy, quiet reflection and reconciliation at the King's House in Belleville.
