Retreats

The retreat program at Mitty is an essential part of the communal and spiritual experience at Archbishop Mitty. Through participating in a retreat, students are able to deepen both their personal spirituality as well as their friendships with classmates. Retreats are offered at every grade level. Senior students, recent Mitty alumni and faculty members lead all retreats. For information on any of the following retreats, please contact Mr. Dick Howard.

Financial Aid: A student should not be discouraged from applying for an immersion trip or retreat based on finances. If you are in need of financial assistance for an immersion or retreat, please complete the Campus Ministry Financial Aid Form and we will sit down with you to find ways to best assist you. There is limited a limited amount of money available to help students attend immersions and retreats, so please return this form promptly.

Online Retreat Registration

Kairos (Seniors)
Cost: $215
If requesting financial aid, please contact Selena Lopez.

The Senior Kairos retreat experience is a profound experience of God's immeasurable love. On this retreat, Seniors discover the grace of God's presence in our lives through family, friends, and community. "Kairos" comes from the Greek word meaning "special time." Graduating Seniors often comment that Kairos is a life-changing event. The retreat is a three-day, two-night experience and is held at beautiful Presentation Center on Bear Creek Road in Los Gatos.

Kairos #1:            September 7-9 2009
Kairos #2:            October 19-21, 2009
Kairos #3:            November 2-4, 2009
Kairos #4:            January 18-20, 2010
Kairos #5:            February 15-17, 2010
Kairos #6:            March 8-10, 2010

Quest (Juniors)
Cost: $200
If requesting financial aid, please contact Selena Lopez.

Juniors are invited to participate in one of four weekend Junior Quest retreats. Retreatants will discover and explore their own personal quest as they move through their high school years and beyond. The retreats leave Thursday after school and return Saturday at noon.

Quest 1:            September 10-12, 2009
Quest 2:            November 19-21, 2009
Quest 3:            February 11-13, 2010
Quest 4:            March 18-20, 2010

Agape (Sophomores)
Cost: $100
If requesting financial aid, please contact Selena Lopez.

Sophomores are invited to participate in one of three overnight Agape retreats (Agape is the Greek word for "unconditional love"). Retreatants will examine their "love" relationships and growth in their ability to truly love (self, peers, family, and God). Retreatants leave on a Friday after school and return Saturday evening.

Agape 1:            November 6-7, 2009
Agape 2:            January 29-30, 2010
Agape 3:            March 26-27, 2010

Awakenings (Freshmen)
Cost: $100
The Student ID required for registration is located on the student's class schedule.
If requesting financial aid, please contact Selena Lopez.

Freshmen are encouraged to attend one of four overnight Awakenings retreats. Retreatants are introduced to the concept of what a retreat is and how important it can be for developing their own spiritual life. Retreatants leave on a Friday after school and return on Saturday evening.

Awakenings 1:            September 25-26, 2009
Awakenings 2:            November 13-14, 2009
Awakenings 3:            February 5-6 2010
Awakenings 4:            April 30-May 1, 2010

If you need to change the date of your retreat or need to withdraw from a retreat, please download and submit the Change of Retreat Status Form (pdf form)