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Feeling the need to get away and retreat with the Lord?  As people who serve teens, their families, and our parishes, youth ministers sometimes have a hard time making time for the Lord to pour into our own hearts.  This retreat is an opportunity to pause, spend time with the Lord of all creation, and consider how the Holy Spirit is moving in our own lives.  The schedule will provide time for keynote talks, small group discussion, sacraments, and outdoor reflection (weather permitting).  Lunch and dinner will be included on Friday, and breakfast and lunch will be included on Saturday.  Sleeping accommodations are double rooms, with linens provided by the retreat center.

 

Who should attend this retreat?

The diocesan Youth Minister Retreat is intended for Youth Ministers in the Diocese of Richmond.  If you are a full-time, part-time, or volunteer Youth Minister at your parish, you are invited!  In addition, Youth Ministers may invite a select 1-2 youth ministry volunteers from their parish to register for this retreat.  All attendees must be at least 21 years old.

 

Where and when is the retreat?

The retreat will take place April 29-30, 2022 at Roslyn Retreat Center near the James River in Richmond, Virginia.

 

The address is:  8727 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229.  Registration will begin at 10:30am on Friday, April 29, and the retreat will conclude by 3:00pm on Saturday, April 30.

 

Where will I stay?

All participants will stay in rooms at Roslyn Retreat Center.  Participants will be placed with one other person of the same gender in a room with two beds, though you have the option of designating a roommate during the registration process.  Private rooms can be requested for an additional $50 but have limited availability; requests cannot be guaranteed.  A married couple attending together will have a private room together.  Linens are provided by the retreat center.

 

Who is the keynote speaker?

This year, we are pleased to host Mari Pablo as our Keynote Speaker for the weekend.

 

Mari Pablo grew up in a devout, always supportive, boisterous Hispanic family in South Florida. She graduated from Franciscan University with a double major in theology and psychology; she also holds a Master of Theology from the Augustine Institute. She has worked in youth ministry for over 15 years, including being a youth minister in New Orleans, and a high school theology teacher in Miami. She is currently serving parishes and universities across the country with The Evangelical Catholic.

 

Mari is well known for her dynamic presentations at the annual Steubenville Youth Conferences and other national outlets. She is a presenter for Ascension Press in numerous projects including the YOU-Theology of the Body program for teens, The 99- An evangelization mission series, Connected- Catholic Social Teaching for this generation and Ascension presents. Mari has a deep love for food but an even greater love for Christ and is dedicated to helping others encounter Him.

 

Will sacraments be available?

Yes!  We will celebrate daily Mass on both days and have a time when Reconciliation is available.  In addition, Eucharistic Adoration and other prayer and reflection opportunities will be offered.

 

What are the costs?

This retreat is $100 per person.  Registration closes on Wednesday, April 13^th at 11:59pm.  The registration fee includes one night of lodging, lunch and dinner on Friday night, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday in addition to the retreat programming.

 

Registration:

$100/person

Registration closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday, April 13^th

 

How do I register?

Registration coming soon!

 

Questions?

Contact the Office for Evangelization by email or phone at [email protected] or 804-622-5159.