Retreats
The dress for Day of Recollection is casual/dress down day. Students are responsible for bringing their own lunch, snack, and drink. Each student will receive one soda at break time.
7th Grade
Theme: "Self-Esteem"
7th grade students begin with Mass at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2018. After Mass, students participate in a teacher-led large group and small group sessions as well as individual prayer time to start the school year with a positive message. The retreat will be held in the SVHS classrooms.
Archdiocese Vocation Retreat
7th and 8th grade students will attend the Focus 11 Retreat in St. Louis on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The bus will leave at 6:45 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.
8th Grade
Theme: "Giftedness"
8th grade students begin with Mass at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2018. After Mass the students and teachers then proceed to the Hospitality Room to continue their day with activities and prayer time centered on their God-given gifts and talents.
Archdiocese Vocation Retreat
7th and 8th grade students will attend the Focus 11 Retreat in St. Louis on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The bus will leave at 6:45 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.
9th Grade
Theme: "Moral Issues Surrounding Teenagers"
The St. Louis Reap Team along with high school volunteers from other schools lead this day of recollection at the Sereno Lady of Victory Church. With the use of personal testimony by high school students and REAP team members, small group discussions, skits, music videos, and time for prayer and reflection, students will learn more about how to handle the moral issues facing them today. All students reported to Period 1 Thursday, August 30, 2018. At 8:00 a.m. the sophomores and juniors are bussed to the Sereno Church to meet the REAP Team.
10th Grade
Theme: "Moral Issues Surrounding Teenagers"
The St. Louis Reap Team along with high school volunteers from other schools lead this day of recollection at the Sereno Lady of Victory Church. With the use of personal testimony by high school students and REAP team members, small group discussions, skits, music videos, and time for prayer and reflection, students will learn more about how to handle the moral issues facing them today. All students reported to Period 1 Thursday, August 30, 2018. At 8:00 a.m. the sophomores and juniors are bussed to Sereon Church to meet the REAP Team.
11th Grade
Theme: "Prayer Develops Our Relationship with Jesus"
With the use of personal testimony by high school teachers, small group discussions, group and individual projects, skits, music, writing, and time for prayer and reflection, students learned more about good friendship and how prayer can develop our friendship with Jesus. All students report to Period 1 Thursday, August 30, 2018. At 8:00 a.m. the juniors will meet in the Marilac Room in the Parish Center.
12th Grade
Theme: "We Are One Body"
12th grade students will be going to the Marianist Retreat Center in Eureko, MO Wednesday, August 29, 2018 leaving at 6:30 a.m. and returning Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. These days are offered as an opportunity to do some good thinking; a chance to come closer to classmates; and a time to deepen the relationship with God. There will be numerous activities including large and small group discussions; reflections; and healing, prayer, and sacramental opportunities. There will be plenty of time for the restaurants to play sports and games, make use of hiking trails, and relax with their classmates. For more information click the link Senior Retreat Parent Letter
Senior Team Challenge Ropes Course
SV Seniors will take a field trip to Greensfelder St. Louis County Park. We will have a full day of working together to develop communication, leadership, and group problem solving skills. Students will learn about themselves and each other, grow close as a class, and have a lot of fun! Click the link for more information. Ropes Course
Date: Wednesday, October 17
Board Bus: 6:15 a.m.
Return to SV: 4:00 p.m.