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Vocation Discernment Retreats

May 28-31, 2010

Are you a single Catholic male interested in community life, teaching, and prayer...looking for something more in your life?

Vocation discernment retreats are held in Napa, California, at Mont La Salle. A weekend in the peace, quiet, and beauty of the Napa hills is a perfect opportunity to explore the direction of your life, with conversation, common prayer and meals, and plentiful time for personal reflection.

For complete information and to register for a retreat, you may contact Brother George Van Grieken, FSC, at br.george@dlsi.org or 707-252-3861.


Discovery Service Retreat

The Christian Brothers House of Studies in Philadelphia welcomes small groups of accompanied high school students and individual college-aged young people who are discerning a call to Church service as any of the following:

  • Brother
  • Deacon
  • Missioner
  • Monk
  • Nun
  • Priest
  • Sister
  • Volunteer

When?
Retreats are held for several weeks during the summer months and other times during the academic year by appointment. The programs usually run from dinner time Sundays until after breakfast the following Saturday.

The experience includes

  • community prayer and reflection
  • apostolic activities with middle school children
  • group processing
  • individual conversations with one or several Brothers of the Christian Schools
  • communal work
  • socializing

Chaperone Information
Minors need to be accompanied by a chaperone approved by the student's high school. Groups with girls must be accompanied by an adult female.

Cost
$50
(excluding transportation to Philadelphia)

Reservations
Space is limited! Reservations may be made by contacting Brother Edward brotheredward@earthlink.net or 215.844.5333.