Freshman Retreat at St. Francis Catholic Church
Thursday, Sept. 17: Lisieux, JPII, Kolbe, Neri communities
Friday, Sept. 18: Bessette, Calcutta, Savio, Sebastian communities
The BC Campus Ministers and senior Peer Ministers are preparing to light a fire and inspire our freshman Eagles during their annual class retreat! This year’s required Freshman Retreat will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Thursday, September 17 for students in the Lisieux, JPII, Kolbe, and Neri communities and on Friday, September 18 for students in the Bessette, Calcutta, Savio, and Sebastian communities. Students will need to be dropped off at St. Francis between 8:00-8:15 AM. The retreat will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Students should be dropped off in the back parking lot, enter the southwest door of the building, and report to Clare Hall. Parents can pick up their students in the same location. Students need to wear their community shirts with jeans and tennis shoes.
Pizza and water will be provided for lunch. If students have dietary concerns, they may bring their own lunch, but please note that refrigerators and microwaves are not accessible. All school rules apply to the retreat day. Cell phones are not allowed and need to be left at home or checked in upon arrival. Lanyards with IDs are required to be worn during the retreat as well. Additionally, all students are expected to be in attendance for this required school day activity. Any student who is absent will be required to meet with Fr. Hayden and complete a book study/written reflection.
Sophomore Retreat: October 15-16
This year’s required Sophomore Retreats will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church:
- Boys: Thursday, October 15
- Girls: Friday, October 16
Students should check in between 8:00–8:15 a.m. in Clare Hall. The retreat will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. Students may park in the back south parking lot or the west parking lot.
Lunch: Pizza and water will be provided. Students with dietary concerns may bring their own lunch; however, refrigerators and microwaves will not be available.
What to Wear: Girls should wear a BC spirit shirt, jeans and tennis shoes. Boys should wear their Community shirt, jeans and tennis shoes. All students must wear their lanyard and student ID throughout the retreat.
All school rules apply during the retreat. Cell phones are not permitted and should either be left at home or checked in upon arrival.
Attendance is required as this is a school-day activity. Any student who is absent will be required to meet with Fr. Hayden and complete a book study and written reflection.
Senior Retreat: April 22
More details coming soon