| | | Tenth Grade Retreats
The sophomore retreats this year will be held on a date to be announced. Rather than just offering one retreat for the whole class to attend, Sophomores are able to choose from several different retreats (usually 8-10 in the past) that all happen in different places on the same day. In this way, retreat sizes are kept down and students can choose a theme or topic that interests them. Examples of some of the sophomore retreat themes offered in the past are: Habitat for Humanity service, Women’s Spirituality, Nature, Spirituality of Tolkein, Tai Chi, Diversity, Reflective Writing, service at Wilder’s Child Development Center and NET Team retreats.
Locations in the past include Totino Grace Renewal Center, Carondelet Center, the Dakota Lodge in West St. Paul, Spring Lake Park Youth Camp near Hastings, Camp Sacajawea in Eagan, Camp Edenwood in Eden Prairie, and Camp St. Croix.Past Retreat Options (this year's TBA)Theatre Justice RetreatLed by Mr. Lally and Mr. Tierney
Location: Camp Sacajawea in Apple Valley
Number of students: 30
This retreat is for folks interested in exploring conflict resolution through theatre. We will use theatre games and forms to explore issues and stories raised by participants. It will be a healthy mix of playfulness and seriousness. Non-theatre folks are strongly encouraged to sign up!Habitat for Humanity Service RetreatLed by Mr. Gleich Location: Various Habitat sites (Woodbury and Newport) Number of students: 30 (who have not done a Habitat day this year) This retreat will explore through conversation, reflection, prayer and action, our ability and responsibility to be "salt of the earth" and "a light set on a hill." Students and staff will help in some phase of the construction of a home, either building a new home, or the renovation of an existing house.*Participants on this retreat will need to provide their own lunch. There is also an additional permission/health info form required for this retreat. Those who fail to complete the required paperwork by the due date will be replaced by an alternate. Stress Busters and Meditation RetreatLed by Annmarie Tenhoff, a CDH parent. Assisted by Ms. LeBlanc and Ms. Sternhagen Location: Howley Hall in Holy Spirit Church Number of students: 30 In this retreat, you will learn and experience life skills and practices that generate inner peace and stress hardiness cultivating balance in mind, body, spirit and emotions. Take a moment to tune out from the constant internal chatter and external distractions. Listen to your heart and soul. Reconnect with God and your true self. Note: Please wear comfortable clothing (including socks) and bring yoga mat or beach towel.Nature RetreatLed by Mr. Teuber Location: Lebanon Hills Discovery Center in Eagan Number of students: 35 This retreat will be a day to reflect on Gods presence as you experience the beauty and design of creation. There will be quiet exercises to use your senses to listen, observe, and feel creation and reflect on what these say about the Creator and us. There will also be a chance to walk in the woods and play in the snow. If you like being outside in the winter, this retreat is for you. Bring your boots, gloves, and warm clothes for this one! Your True Vocation RetreatLed by Ms. Bohrer and Mr. Ruhland, former CDH religion teacher Location: Eden Wood Center in Eden Prairie Number of students: 45 What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? This retreat will provide an experience of the film "Whale Rider" and a hearty discussion about our vocation in life. We will base the day on how we each decide what we will do with our one wild and precious life. We will enjoy small and large group discussion, Ruhland's strudel for lunch, and a creative project. Tai Chi and Chai Tea Retreat Led by Ms. Racine and Mr. Wysoki Location: St. Peter's in Mendota Number of students: 32 Come and experience a variety of ways to meditate. You will learn some of the 24 movements of Tai chi which is one of the ancient Chinese martial arts. In addition to Tai Chi, you will learn about the history and ritual of drinking tea from a local expert. Wear loose fitting clothing and bring an open heart. A surprise gift may be in store for you, too! Intimacy: No One Night StandLed by Bob Bartlett Location: Dakota Lodge at Thompson Park in West St. Paul What is the difference between sex and intimacy? Our culture often uses these two words interchangeably but they are not the same. People can have sex and never be intimate. People can be intimate and never have sex. This retreat will explore what intimacy is and how it relates to the relationships and everyday lives of high school students. Eucharist: God's Love In The FoodLed by Fr. Forliti and assisted by Ms. Boerschlein Tracy Location: St. Andrew's Church in Como Park Number of students: 30 This retreat will give you the opportunity to explore the theology of food while preparing a good Italian meal of homemade ravioli with our chaplain. It will help you understand how you "put the love in the food" and examine the relationship between a meal and the Eucharist. Plus, you will get to share the meal you prepare together! "Leap Forward For Children" RetreatLed by Mr. Brennan and Mr. Steineman Location: Wilder Child Development Center in Frogtown Number of students: 15 If you enjoy working and playing with little kids this retreat is for you. Spend the day at the Wilder Foundation's Leap Forward For Children Program. Learn about the families served and the services provided there. Play with the toddlers and pre-schoolers at this center which specializes in integrating children with special behavioral or developmental needs into mainstream child care environments. If the snow stays, there may be sledding! Please bring a hat, mittens, and a winter jacket. Lunch will be provided.
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