Retreats Information
Middle School
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6th Grade: I am IMAGO DEI…I am PURE GIFT
The Imago Dei retreat helps students understand that they are created in the image of God (imago dei) and have been given certain gifts to build up the kingdom of God. -
7th Grade: I Choose Courage
The I Choose Courage retreat challenges students to be courageous in order to live a righteous path in life that seeks the Lord through a journey of self-discovery. -
8th Grade: Journey
The Journey retreat invites students to reflect on their Chaminade experience by helping them discern their role in our community, how they have grown spiritually, and celebrating their achievements in preparation for graduation.
High School
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9th Grade: Pillars – Stand Firm in our Marianist Tradition
The Pillars retreat provides freshmen with the opportunity to explore the Marianist charism (to be formed by Mary for the mission of Christ) and what it means to be a Marianist student. This is the only high school retreat that is required of students, as occurs during the school day. This retreat is a two-day experience in the first semester, with one day on campus and the other day engaging in a service experience off campus. Students will receive information through their Theology class in the Fall. -
10th Grade: Lumos – You Are the Light of the World
Lumos is a retreat designed to help you understand yourself as light for others, show your good works, and glorify God. It is part of our Catholic- Marianist school to derive our radiance from Christ and reveal Him to others. This is a 3-day overnight retreat held at Circle V Ranch Camp in Santa Barbara. -
11th Grade: Emmaus – Walk Together on a Faith-Filled Journey
Emmaus Emmaus is a community-building retreat focused on recognizing Christ all around us in our everyday lives. As a Catholic- Marianist school, we believe that it is through strengthening our “Family Spirit” that we are able to support each other on retreat and beyond. This is a 3-day overnight retreat and is held at Canyon Creek Retreat Center in Lake Hughes, Ca. -
12th Grade: Kairos - Live in God’s Time
The Kairos Retreat experience is a special time to reflect on who you are and who you want to be. As a Catholic-Marianist school, we believe that in order to form our faith, we must take time to reflect and listen, to better understand God’s call in our lives. This is a 4-day overnight retreat and is held at either Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre or Canyon Creek Retreat Center in Lake Hughes, Ca.
Campus Ministry offers grade-level retreats throughout the year. Retreats help students deepen their relationship with God and build community with their peers. Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, Chaminade retreats promote a spirit of community that enables students to look beyond themselves and see the uniqueness and value of others as being created in God’s image.
OTHER INFORMATION
- RETREATS: Pillars (9th gr.), Lumos (10th gr.), Emmaus (11th gr.), Kairos (12th gr.). For details, please see your grade level drop down menu below.
- RETREAT DATES: 10th - 12th grades can choose the retreat date that works best for your schedule. 9th grade retreat is on both days, October 16 and October 17, 2024. See below for more details.
- ARE RETREATS MANDATORY: Ninth graders are required to attend. Retreats for grades 10 – 12 are NEVER mandatory, but fill up quickly, so register early as space is limited.
- WAITLIST: If retreat is marked FULL, please email to Mrs. Gersten at bgersten@chaminade.org to be put on a waitlist.
- FEE: Retreats for grades 10 -12 are $50.00 to register. * If retreat is canceled due to changes in guidelines from LA DPH or other natural disaster you will receive a full refund. Ninth grade retreat is free.
- WHO ELSE IS ATTENDING: Click the retreat date for a list of who has registered to attend. Please note, lists are updated once a week.
- WHAT SHOULD I PACK: See “Packing Lists” link below.
Detailed Retreat Information
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Seniors: Kairos
Kairos Retreat: Kairos – Senior Retreat- Kairos locations: Mater Dolorosa or Canyon Creek Retreat Center
Kairos 1 – (#201) Tuesday, September 24, 2024-Friday, September 27, 2024- Mater Dolorosa -700 N. Sunnyside Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca 91024
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 7 pm- Chaminade High School Library
Kairos 2- (#202) Tuesday, November 12, 2024 -Friday, November 15, 2024- Mater Dolorosa -700 N. Sunnyside Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca 91024
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7 pm – Chaminade High School Library
Kairos 3-(#203) Monday, February 10, 2025 -Thursday, February 13, 2025- Canyon Creek Retreat Center. 18651 Pine Canyon Rd. Lake Hughes, Ca 93532
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7 pm- Chaminade High School Library
Kairos 4- (#204) Sunday, April 13, 2025- Wednesday, April 16, 2025 -Mater Dolorosa. 700 N. Sunnyside Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca 91024
Parent Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 7 pm- Chaminade High School Library
Summer Kairos- (#205) Class of 2026 Only- Invitation Only. Monday, June 2, 2025 -Thursday, June 5, 2025, Location: TBD
Mandatory Parent Meeting: - Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7pm Chaminade High School LibrarySTUDENTS MAY NOT ATTEND KAIROS IF PARENT DOES NOT ATTEND MANDATORY PARENT MEETING. Students may not attend in place of parent (even if you are 18). -
Juniors: Emmaus
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Sophomores: Lumos
Lumos- Sophomore Retreat- All at Circle V Ranch- 2550 CA- 154 Santa Barbara, Ca 93105 (805) 686-2696
Lumos 1- Wednesday, October 9, 2024-Friday, October 11, 2024
Lumos 2- Wednesday, November 6, 2024 -Friday, November 8, 2024
Lumos 3- Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
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Freshmen: Pillars
PILLARS – 9th Grade Freshmen Retreat
Stand Firm in our Marianist Tradition- Attendance requirement: This is the only high school retreat that i is REQUIRED to attend.
- Fee: NONE
- Where: Students will spend one day on campus and another day on a Service Field Trip at Poverty Encounter/ Children’s Hunger Fund in Sylmar. Transportation is provided. Permission slips are given out in Theology class.
- When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (8:30 am – 2 pm & Thursday, October 17, 2024 (8:30 am – 3 pm) - On Campus and Children’s Hunger Fund. 13931 Balboa Blvd. Sylmar, Ca (800) 708-7589
- Registration: Students do not need to register, although a permission slip will be sent home through your theology class for the off campus at Children’s Hunger Fund. Students will be assigned which day they will attend each site. Every student is required to attend both days.
- Lunch: Bring your own sack lunch on the day students go on Service Field Trip. Lunch is provided when students are on campus.
- Dress: Jeans allowed in good condition (no rips/frays/tears). Please wear closed-toed shoes. Please follow appropriate non-uniform dress code guidelines (e.g., not tank tops, bare midriffs, short shorts, etc.) Dress in layers in case of cooler weather.
- CLICK HERE to see which day you are on campus or off campus on your service day [bring sack lunch].
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Retreat Centers
St. Edward Retreat Center
5701 Acorn Dr, Wrightwood, CA 92397
Circle V Ranch
2550 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mater Dolorosa
700 N Sunnyside Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Canyon Creek Retreat Center
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Packing Lists
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Interested in Being a Leader?
Please complete the Retreat Leader Application if you are interested in being a leader for Pillars, Lumos, or Emmaus.
Please complete the Kairos Leader Application if you are interested in being a Kairos leader.
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