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Retreat for Young Adults
Laborers in the vineyard Retreat
So you want to be a saint! But…you keep falling into the same sins. Or you’re not sure how to go deeper in prayer. Or it’s tough to find people who are also trying to live their Catholic Faith. What do you do?
In the words of St. Josemaria Escriva, “Don’t wait until you are old to start becoming a saint.” This is your chance! Now is the time.
The Laborers in the Vineyard Retreat will help you to:
Deepen your relationship with God through personal prayer and the sacraments
Form habits that will make you a better person, friend, and professional
Connect with a community of like-minded Catholic young adults
Join us for a weekend of powerful talks, Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and community for young adults ages 23-35. Held at Catholic Familyland, near Steubenville, OH.
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Living Stones
2023-2024 Retreat Theme"Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God." (1 Peter 2:4)
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
Who Can Attend?
Any Catholic Young Adult (23+)Young adults (23+). Individuals or married couples. Nursing babies are welcome.
Retreat Speaker
For This Catholic Young Adult Retreat
Dr. Matthew Breuninger
Dr. Matthew Breuninger is an assistant professor of psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He earned an MA in Theology from Ave Maria University and a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Baylor University. Dr. Breuninger is a licensed clinical psychologist. His clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. His academic interests comprise the intersection of faith and psychology, psychology of religion, and virtue formation. When not teaching Dr. Breuninger can be found spending time hiking with his family or fishing in the local lakes.
Testimony
From the Laborers in the Vineyard Retreat℠Retreat Information
For the RetreatAs you prepare for the Laborers in the Vineyard 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!
2023 Retreat Schedule
Subject to change.
Friday:
5:00 p.m. Check-In
5:00-6:00 p.m. Optional Pizza Dinner
6:00 p.m. Confession available
6:45 p.m. Optional Rosary
7:15 p.m. Welcome and Orientation
8:00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
9:10 p.m. Talk #1
10:15 p.m. Social
12:30 a.m. Campus Curfew
Saturday:
7:30 a.m. Coffee available
8:00 a.m. Silent Eucharistic Adoration (Confession available)
9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Walking Rosary
10:00 a.m. Talk #2
10:50 a.m. Small Group Discussion
11:30 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
12:40 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Recreation Time (lawn games, hiking, board games)
3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:10 p.m. Explanation of Quiet Time
3:20 p.m. Personal Quiet Time
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Talk #3
8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration (with Rosary, praise and worship, Confession, Benediction)
9:30 p.m. Bonfire and Social
12:30 a.m. Campus Curfew
Sunday:
7:30 a.m. Coffee and Continental Breakfast
8:40 a.m. Walking Rosary
9:00 a.m. Talk #4
9:45 a.m. Personal Mass Prep
10:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
11:15 a.m. Closing Remarks and Group Picture
11:40 a.m. Brunch
1:00 p.m. Departure