March 21th through 23th, 2025
Camp Via West | Grades 7-12

Registration for this retreat will open 2025. Registration will close March 1st.

Registration opens 2025

Ready to take your faith to the next level? The Confirmation retreat is your chance to deep-dive with other young Catholics! This retreat is more than just talks and prayers. It's about exploring your faith, connecting with God and your peers, and getting pumped about being Catholic! If you are going through Confirmation, the retreat goes beyond classroom learning, offering a chance to explore your faith in a more personal and interactive way. It can spark a deeper connection with God and a better understanding of what Confirmation means.

Why should your teen go on this reteat:

• Deepen their faith: The retreat goes beyond classroom learning, offering a chance to explore their faith in a more personal and interactive way. It can spark a deeper connection with God and a better understanding of what Confirmation means.

• Connect with peers: Being surrounded by other confirmation students can be incredibly supportive. They can share experiences, ask questions freely, and build friendships based on a common faith journey.

• Discern their role: The retreat often provides time for reflection and guidance. This can help students figure out how their faith fits into their lives and how they can contribute to the Church community.

• Get pumped about Catholicism: Let's face it, sometimes religion can feel routine. The retreat can be a refreshing and exciting experience that reignites their passion for being Catholic.

Here's what awaits:

• Fun activities and games: Learning about faith shouldn't be boring!
• Open discussions: Ask questions, share experiences, and get real about your faith journey.
• Time for reflection: Connect with God through prayer and quiet moments.
• Build a faith community: Make new friends who share your beliefs.

Leave the retreat feeling:

• Empowered: Discover the strength of the Holy Spirit and your role in the Church.
• Confident: Gain clarity about your faith and be ready to share it with others.
• Connected: Feel part of a supportive community of young Catholics.

This is your chance to own your faith! Sign up for the Confirmation retreat!

 

Who: Open to teens in grades 7-12. Confirmation students have special priority as this retreat is a requirement for their sacramental preparation.

Where: Camp Maymac 9115 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018

When: March 14th - 16th, 2025
Please ARRIVE BY 4:00 pm PM on March 14, 2025, to check in at St. William Church Parking Lot. Children with COVID symptoms will be asked to be tested. Buses will depart promptly at 5:00 pm. Buses return to St. William Church Sunday afternoon. Details to be announced.

Cost: A non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration. Space is limited.

Financial constraints should not prevent participation. Please contact Anton Pham for scholarship information prior to registering. If you wish to pay by check, please contact Lidia Fiandeiro for a check registration code prior to registering.

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Your Student Must NOT Attend the Retreat: • If they test positive for COVID, OR are symptomatic, after March 1st, 2024 • If as of March 1st, 2024 they are in isolation or quarantine as defined by current Santa Clara County health guidelines. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to prioritize the safety of all the children on this retreat.