Retreat for College Students
Young Apostles Retreat
What’s next? The years after high school are filled with choices about jobs, friends, classes, and more. Make the choice to stay close to Jesus, like St. John, the youngest apostle and “the one whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23).
Through Mass and Confession, thoughtful discussion and inspiring speakers, the Young Apostles Retreat will help you to encounter Jesus and connect with like-minded peers.
Don’t miss this Christmas break retreat!
Strengthen
Your Relationship with GodLearn
Formation Talks
Homilies from AFC Chaplains
Getting Involved with AFC
Pray
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Confession
Eucharistic Adoration
Grow
Reflection Time
Small Groups
Prayerful Atmosphere
"Called"
2024 Retreat Theme“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
Retreat Speaker
2024 Retreat for College Students
Brian Kissinger
Franciscan University of SteubenvilleAfter a decade in parish youth ministry and 7 years leading college students through a study abroad program in Austria, Brian Kissinger loves sharing the Gospel and emphasizing a message of hope to a culture that has lost its sense of purpose. Brian, his amazing wife Courtney, and their children live in Steubenville. They don’t own any pets, and they probably never will.
Retreat Information
For the 2024 RetreatAs you prepare for the your retreat, here are a few items that we suggest you bring:
- Bible
- Prayer journal
- Rosary
- Alarm clock
- Travel mug for coffee/tea
- Portable toiletries
- Shower shoes
- Casual clothing
- Sweater or sweatshirt
Don’t worry about packing towels, sheets, pillows, or blankets because all of your linens will be provided!
2024 Retreat Schedule
Subject to change.
Sunday
3:00-7:00 p.m. Check-In & Hang-out Time
5:30-6:30 p.m. Pizza Dinner
6:00-7:00 p.m. Confession Available Chapel
6:40 p.m. Optional Rosary Chapel
7:10 p.m. Welcome and Orientation Kateri Room
7:50 p.m. Break/Move
8:00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Chapel
9:10 p.m. Introduction of Speaker Kateri Room
9:15 p.m. Talk #1: “Called” Kateri Room
10:00 p.m. Small Group Discussion VC
10:30 p.m. Social Gathering Dining Room
11:30 p.m. Night Prayer Chapel
12:00 a.m. Campus Curfew Everywhere
Monday
7:30 a.m. Coffee available
7:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Morning Intros and Game
9:00 a.m. Silent Adoration and Confessions
9:30 a.m. Rosary
10:00 a.m. Introduce Speaker
10:05 a.m. Talk #2 : “From Darkness”
10:50 a.m. Small Group Discussion
11:20 a.m. Break/Move
11:30 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Recreation Time
3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:10 p.m. Explanation of Quiet Time
3:15 p.m. Personal Quiet Time
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Talk #3: “Into Marvelous Light”
7:45 p.m. Break/Move
8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration (P&W, Confessions, Benediction)
9:30 p.m. Catholic Corps Testimony/Promo
9:45 p.m. Social Gathering
11:30 p.m. Night Prayer
12:00 a.m. Campus Curfew
Tuesday
7:00 a.m. Coffee Available
7:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Walking Rosary
9:15 a.m. Morning Session
10:00 a.m. Talk #4: “Proclaim to the World”
10:45 a.m. Personal Mass Prep
11:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks/Picture
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15pm-2:15 p.m. Check-Out and Departure