Weekend and Midweek Silent Retreat Format
- Celebration of the Eucharist and Reconciliation
- Conferences
- Healing Service (including Anointing of the Sick)
- Scriptural Rosary
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Quiet Time
Weekend Retreats
- Check-in on Friday
- between 4 and 8 pm
- Retreat begins at 8 pm
- Departure after lunch on Sunday, by 1 pm
Midweek Retreats
- Check-in on Tuesday
- between 1 and 3 pm
- Retreat begins at 3 pm
- Departure after lunch on Thursday by 1 pm
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Reasons to Attend a Retreat
Among the numerous reasons to attend a Retreat, here are some of the most common. We invite you to come and see what reasons you can find for yourself.
- Strengthen/examine your faith
- Get away from the busy-ness of life, relax and take care of yourself
- Take time to listen and hear the presence of God in your life
- Seek guidance through a session with a spiritual director
- Experience new meanings by exploring the presentations on the theme
- Find strength and inspiration
- Work though a challenge and gain perspective
- Partake in and enjoy the Sacraments in a relaxed, unhurried setting
- Renew your energy
- Have faith affirmed by others of like minds
Sample Schedule – weekend Retreat
Friday
| Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 pm | Registration | |
| 8:00 pm | Welcome and Introduction | Blue Room |
| Opening Prayer Service | Chapel | |
| Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament |
Saturday
| Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 am | Morning Prayer | Chapel |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast | Dining Room |
| 9:00 am | Conference | Blue Room |
| 10:00 am | Faith Sharing, optional | Blue Room |
| 11:15 am | Eucharist | Chapel |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch | Dining Room |
| 2:00 pm | Conference | Blue Room |
| 3:00 pm | Faith Sharing, optional | Blue Room |
| 4:00 pm | Reconciliation Service | Chapel |
| 5:30 pm | Scriptural Rosary | Chapel |
| 6:00 pm | Supper | Dining Room |
| 7:15 pm | Healing Service with Sacramental Anointing | Chapel |
Sunday
| Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 am | Morning Prayer | Chapel |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast | Dining Room |
| 9:00 am | Conference | Blue Room |
| 10:00 am | Faith Sharing, optional | Blue Room |
| 11:00 am | Eucharist | Chapel |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch | Dining Room |
| Departure following Lunch |
Further Questions
We are here to answer any questions you have about retreats at Christ the King Retreat Center.