Retreats

These are special days during the school year (which take place during extended R-times) designed to introduce freshmen to the Catholic-Marianist culture and climate of our school. The program nurtures and reinforces support, engagement and family spirit.

This overnight retreat challenges sophomores to get to know each other more sincerely, by discussing the common issues they face as growing teenagers. Students begin to build a community of acceptance, support, and unity which they bring back to school life.

Registration Links: Class of 2029

#1 Sophomore Retreat November 5-6, 2026
San Damiano, Danville, CA

#2 Sophomore Retreat April 8-9, 2027
San Damiano, Danville, CA

Sophomore Retreat Video

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 appreciation, and how to create and foster positive relationships back at home, at school, in the local community, and in the world.

Registration Links: Class of 2028

#3 Junior Retreat Emmaus October 14-16, 2026 Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA

#4 Junior Retreat Emmaus March 10-12, 2027 Green Mountain Retreat, Los Gatos, CA

Archbishop Riordan High School was one of the first high schools in the Bay Area to offer Kairos, a tradition that is now close to four decades strong, and graduates consistently rank Kairos as the top experience during their years at Riordan.

Kairos is the culmination of all retreats during a student’s time at Riordan. It is an experience involving the deepest kind of introspection and sharing. Talks and small group discussions facilitated by faculty and young-adult Riordan alumni give Seniors time to examine their values and ideals and focus on their relationship with God, with their family, and with themselves in preparation for the future.

Kairos Registration Links: Class of 2027

Kairos #125 November 17-20, 2026
Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA

Kairos #126 February 2-5, 2027
Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA

Kairos #127 April 13-16, 2027
Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA

The Lenten Retreat is an opportunity open to all grade levels to attend a two night, three day retreat in San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville. It is a time during the Lenten season to pray, reflection, connect with God and make new friends. 

Lenten Retreat Registration Link:
March 10-12, 2027, St. Clare Retreat Center, Soquel, CA