Retreats

Leap Retreat

LEAP is a unique, communal, and deeply personal experience that is built upon talks, activities and group dynamics to deepen one's personal faith in God and commitment to God's people. The retreat has a series of very personal talks about who we are as individuals and who we are as a Christian community, and it explores the meaning of self-awareness, commitment, peace, prayer and faith in one's life and the challenges these elements present. LEAP is a Christian community that helps participants discover the presence of Christ in their lives, and encourages acceptance, tolerance, and appreciation of people with different gifts, talents, interests, abilities, and backgrounds as elements of the Body of Christ.

LEAP began over 25 years ago as an outgrowth of Cursillo. The program is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Burlington and the Society of Saint Edmund, and is currently under the direction of Jason Moore. While the program is based at Saint Michael's, it is open to all young women and men between 18 and 25 years of age.

For more information about LEAP, contact Jason Moore at jmoore@smcvt.edu.

LEAP retreat schedule

Tentative: November 2-4th, Round Hearth Inn, Stowe, VT

If you are interested in going on the LEAP retreat, please pick up an application outside the Edmundite Campus Ministry Office.

Emmaus Retreat

The Emmaus Retreat is a weekend retreat which provides an opportunity for a community of participants to deepen their relationship with God and to share their faith with others. The Ignatian principle "seeing God in all things" is stressed throughout the program as candidates are invited to become aware of God in their everyday lives, recognizing the Lord's presence in others and in the daily activities which life demands. The retreat includes guided meditations, private reflection time, and group sharing. The Journey continues on campus with regular get togethers of mass, prayer, and reflection.

For more information about Emmaus, contact Jason Moore at jmoore@smcvt.edu.

Emmaus Retreat Schedule

Tentative: October 19-21st, Round Hearth Inn, Stowe, VT

If you are interested in going on the Emmaus retreat, please pick up an application outside the Edmundite Campus Ministry Office.

Busy Student Retreat

Are you a busy student? See how your busy class and work schedule can gently wrap around prayer, God, and quiet time through this ON-CAMPUS four day retreat. Inspired by a retreat format from the Sisters of Mercy, you stay right on campus and are available to meet with your group when it is convenient for YOU. This individualized program coincides with your own individual schedule and spiritual journey. During the course of the week, you will commit to 1/2 hour of prayer or quiet time on your own, up to 1/2 hour of one-on-one Spiritual Direction with a prayer partner, and several small group reflection times based upon the group's schedule.

Return to your quiet, unhurried self and emerge refreshed and ready for your next accomplishment!

For more information on BSR, contact Jason Moore at jmoore@smcvt.edu..

Busy Student Retreat Schedule

November 25-29, 2012
An Advent Retreat: “Waiting in Joyful Hope for the Coming of Our Lord”.
Register by November 20, 2012
for more information, please contact Jason Moore at 802.654.2386 or jmoore@smcvt.edu.

If you are interested in participating in the Busy Student retreat, please pick up an application outside the Edmundite Campus Ministry Office.

Schools Like Us Retreat

How do other small, residential, Catholic colleges maintain their Catholic identity? What are other colleges like St. Mike's doing to foster discipleship and student leaders within Campus Ministry? Come and find out! Students who are actively involved in the many ministries offered at St. Michael's are welcome to attend this overnight, weekend retreat with students from 9 or more other colleges in the Northeast at the beautiful St. Edmund's Retreat on Enders Island in Mystic, CT.

For more information on the Schools Like Us Retreat, contact Fr. Brian Cummings, SSE at bcummings@smcvt.edu.

Schools Like Us Retreat Weekend

April 13-15, 2012 at St. Edmund's Retreat on Enders Island in Mystic, CT

Confirmation Retreat Leadership

Confirmation Retreats are opportunities for Saint Michael's students to organize retreats for Confirmation classes through local parishes. These are wonderful opportunities for high school students, as they prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation, to witness college-aged students who are active and excited about their faith lives and personal relationships with God.

For more information about leading a Confirmation Retreat or if you are a religious educator who is interested in having Saint Michael's students lead a retreat for your parish, please contact Anna Lester at alester@smcvt.edu.