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 Tuesday, August 29, 2017. 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.

8th Grade

Theme: "Giftedness"
8th grade students begin with Mass at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. 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.

9th 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 Tuesday, August 29, 2017. At 8:00 a.m. the freshmen will meet in the Marilac Room in the Parish Center.

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 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 Tuesday, August 29, 2017. At 8:00 a.m. the sophomores and juniors are bussed to Sereon Church to meet the REAP Team.

11th 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 Perry Park Center. 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 Tuesday, August 29, 2017. At 8:00 a.m. the sophomores and juniors are bussed to the Sereno Church to meet the REAP Team.

12th Grade

Theme: "We Are One Body"
12th grade students will be going to the Marianist Retreat Center in Eureko, MO Monday, August 28, 2017 leaving at 6:30 a.m. and returning Tuesday, August 29, 2017 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 - TBA

The Team Challenge Course is a series of elements constructed of logs, cables, ropes, and trees. Facilitators guide groups through ice breakers, games, and problem solving activities. The main goal is to have fun and address team building, group cohesion, trust, support, communication, judgement, decision making, sense of personal confidence, physical agility, and coordination.