Campus Ministry :: Retreats
Marianist founder, Father Chaminade, said: "The essential is in the interior.
To strengthen the interior life, we provide time for nurturing habits of silence and reflection."
(Characteristics of Marianist Education)
A retreat is a special time set aside for getting to know oneself, others, and God in a deeper
way. It is a time of sharing with others within a group, division or team so that through
interaction and communication one can get a better sense of the role God and others play in our
lives.
Freshman/Crusader Brother Program and Retreat
A special one-day, senior-freshman retreat, designed to aid the freshman in his first year at
ARHS and to introduce him to the school, takes place during the week of orientation. To
reinforce this support, each freshman meets with his designated Crusader Brother several
times in the first semester.
Freshman Retreat (1 per year)
This one-day retreat is the freshman's first foray into the retreat experience. The day
is centered on a ropes course and deals with inter-connectedness and the appreciation of
others in our lives.
Sophomore Overnight Retreat (2 per year)
This first overnight retreat, held twice during the year, challenges sophomores to get to
know each other in a deeper way, to discuss the common issues they face as growing teenagers.
Retreatants begin to build a community of acceptance and unity which they bring back to
school and to future retreats. Only those students who wish to attend do so.
Junior Overnight Retreat (2 per year)
This three-day, two-night retreat is for juniors who wish to have an extended experience away
from their usual environment. Juniors develop a deeper sense of community and a deeper
appreciation of the gifts God has given them.
Kairos (Senior) Retreat (3 per year)
Kairos is the centerpiece of all the retreats here at ARHS. It is an experience involving the
deepest kinds of introspection and sharing. Talks and small group discussions facilitated by
faculty and young adult Kairos alumni give the senior time to examine his values and ideals and
focus on his relationships with God, with his family, with himself, and with his future.
Other Specialized Retreats
- Faculty/Staff day of community service
- Sports teams retreats and liturgies (held at the request of coaches and students)
- Retreats for Catholic elementary feeder schools (at their request)
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Crusader Brother Workshop- 2 day leadership retreat for juniors and seniors who have volunteered
to serve as mentors for the incoming freshmen
Living in Faith Experience (L.I.F.E.)
This weeklong summer retreat for selected student ministry leaders offers experiences and
training in leadership and faith. It is held in conjunction with other Marianist high schools in
the United States, therefore adding a co-educational and multi-cultural dimension. The Living In
Faith Experience invites students to explore their personal relationships with God. The
team's mission is to establish Marianist Life Communities (MLC's) in the school, giving
students the opportunity to explore their relationship with God through sharing the scripture
and small group activities.