Retreats are an important part of faith development at Notre Dame. They give our students an opportunity to take a break and begin to recognize God’s goodness in the relationships they have with friends, family, and their community. We have many opportunities for our students to participate in a retreat experience. For more information, please contact Kay Dinglasan, Director of Campus Ministry and Retreat Coordinator – kdinglasan@ndhsb.org.
Held in the spring, the freshman class gather together for a day-long retreat experience centered around the sacredness of each person. Through both large and small group discussions and activities, participants are able to strengthen the bonds of friendship within their class. Planning and leadership is done through the Retreat Leadership Class. (Click here for Info Sheet and Permission Slip)
Also held in the spring, the Sophomore Class Retreat is a day-long retreat experience that gives sophomores an opportunity to explore the relationships they have developed, as well as the community they are forming as a class. Planning and leadership is done through the Retreat Leadership Class. (Click here for Info Sheet and Permission Slip)
In tandem with their fall Social Justice class, juniors participate (by religion class) in the service activities of St. Anthony Foundation in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco. In the morning, students experience working in the dining room, senior day health centers, Salvation Army food delivery, or clothing center. At lunch, students enjoy lunch and conversation with other guests in the dining room. In the afternoon, the group will listen to a powerful guest speaker share his life journey, as well as have time for discussion, prayer, and reflection. (Click on student’s assigned Social Justice block for Info Sheet and Permission Slip)
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A month before our seniors graduate, they will gather for a day-long retreat to look at how far they’ve come, where they are now, and the excitement for what the future brings. This unique retreat gives our seniors a change to reflect and share with some of their favorite faculty and staff members as well. (Click here for Info Sheet and Permission Slip)
Kairos (greek for “God’s Time”) is a powerful three day-three night retreat experience that gives the participant time to look at how God graces us in our relationships with friends, family, and our community. Many of the students who participated in our first Kairos have stated that their participation in the retreat was a life-changing experience. Kairos is held in the fall and spring. (Click on date for sign-up packet)
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Every student is required to attend and participate in her class level retreat each year. Students are notified of their retreat date in advance and attendance is required like a normal school day. Absences on retreat days are discouraged, but in the case of an absence, for example due to illness or family emergency, the student will be required to complete a make-up assignment. Details for specific retreats, including location, time frame, and transportation, are provided to students prior to each retreat. Students are excused from their classes on the day of their retreat, but are expected to plan ahead and make arrangements with their teachers to make up missed schoolwork.
- St. Julie Billiart, Foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame
Campus Ministry Office
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Kay Polintan
Director of Campus Ministry
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Cristin Winn
Campus Minister
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Father Stephen Howell
Campus Chaplain
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