All high school students are invited to join us for the Life Teen Fall Retreat this December! Take a break from the busyness of everyday life to grow in your relationship with God, discover more about who He created you to be, and strengthen your relationships with others.

The weekend will include opportunities for prayer, talks, teen testimonies, games, small groups, great food, and plenty of fun. Whether you’re a regular at Life Teen or looking to get more involved, this is a great opportunity to grow in faith and build friendships. Sign up today!

This Year’s Theme

What does it mean to have a real relationship with God, even when we have doubts, questions, or struggles? This year’s Fall Retreat will explore Jacob’s wrestling match with God in Genesis 32 and what it teaches us about faith. Through prayer, talks, and small group discussions, we’ll discover that we don’t have to have everything figured out to come to God. Instead, He invites us to be honest with Him, trust Him through life’s challenges, and grow closer to Him through it all.

What to Expect

• Prayer and opportunities to grow in faith

• Talks and testimonies

• Small groups and meaningful conversations

• Games, activities, and time with friends

• Meals, snacks, lodging, and transportation

Retreat Details

Dates: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

Location: St. Iakovos Retreat Center

Address: 920 224th Ave, Kansasville, WI 53139

Cost

• Registered Life Teen teens: $150 ($140 with early bird discount)
• Non-Life Teen teens: $200 ($190 with early bird discount)

Register by November 1 to save $10!

Registration includes transportation, lodging, meals, snacks, and retreat supplies.

Schedule

Sunday, December 6
11:15am: Load busses and depart for St. James
12:30pm: Arrive back at St. James for Pickup*

Sunday Mass is included in Retreat. All times are subject to change.

FAQ

I want to go, but the cost is a bit high for my family.
We don’t want finances to be the reason you cannot attend the retreat. If cost is a preventative factor to your teen’s attendance, please contact Carly White ([email protected]) for Tuition Assistance. Your communication and information will be handled with discretion and will be confidential.

Can I invite friends who aren’t involved with Life Teen?
Yes, you are welcome to invite your friends, but we would like to get to know teens before heading out on retreat. Your friends will need to come to a Life Teen night before the retreat to meet the youth ministers and Core Team. Keep in mind it is first come, first serve for these 30 spots. If you invite your friends, they would use the same registration form but will be redirected to the Non-Life Teen option for payment.

I have a game/tournament/appointment during the retreat. Can a parent/guardian pick me up for the retreat and then drop me back off after?
The whole point of the retreat is to get away from the day-to-day, but we understand there are some conflicts that make it difficult to miss.  If you need to leave the retreat at any point, please email Josh Jones ([email protected]). Permission will be considered on a case by case basis.

Do I need to bring an air mattress or sleeping bag?
No, beds and bedding will be provided.  A packing list will be sent out the week before departure. 

I have more questions!
Please email Josh with any additional questions you have ([email protected]). 

Register for the Fall Retreat