About Our Retreats...
Fall Adventure Retreat
The Grandeur of God's Creation
August 31 - September 3, 2012
$150 - Black Hills, South Dakota
Students are invited to leave the noise and busyness of campus and city life behind as we journey to the Black Hills of South Dakota for a weekend of camping, hiking, biking, and community. Consider joining us -- and don't forget your sleeping bag!
Freshman Retreat
September 7-9, 2012
$20 - Creighton Retreat Center
The first few weeks of college life can be full of challenges. There are many important questions, and the Freshman Retreat gives you the opportunity to explore them alongside other new students in a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. You can learn from one another and from the many student leaders who have a lot of wisdom to share about life at Creighton!
Justice Walking Retreat
September 14-15, 2012
Campus Ministry Space, Lower Swanson
This retreat will allow Justice Walking program participants to learn more about hospice care, which they will be engaged in during the 2012-13 school year. They will begin the journey together with discussion, reflection, and prayer. A missioning service will conclude the retreat.
School of Nursing Retreat
Caring for Self in a Caring Profession
September 28-29, 2012
$30 - St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, NE
School of Nursing students are invited to retreat away from campus for a night to reflection and discussion on how to maintain balance, manage stress, and take care of ourselves. Students will hear from upperclass students, nursing faculty and staff, and nursing professionals about these important questions. Consider joining us for some time away!
Justice Walking Immersion
October 14-20, 2012
$30 - Habitat for Humanity, TBD
Justice Walking program participants will spend Fall Break engaged in service while reflecting on social justice issues.
Encounter with Christ Retreat
November 2-4, 2012
$50 - Creighton Retreat Center
Encounter with Christ seeks to build a community of faith by inviting conversation about where God is found in the experiences of our lives. This is one of Creighton's most popular retreat traditions and a great chance to learn more about yourself through reflection, prayer, and small group sharing!
Eucharistia Retreat
Celebrating Our Living Catholic Tradition
January 25-26, 2013
$30 - St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, NE
This retreat is designed to allow students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the tradition of the Catholic Church. Through talks by Fr. Larry Gillick, SJ, prayer, and reflection, students are invited to an in-depth exploration of the Eucharist and other Catholic prayer forms.
Hearts on Fire Speaker Series
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Lower St. John's Church
Come hear a Creighton graduate speak about how his or her experience of Jesuit education has impacted their life's journey. There is something special about a Creighton education, and this series will highlight the many ways that that shows through in people's lives. There is no registration or cost for this series, so all you have to do is show up!
Confirmation Retreat
February 15-16, 2013
Waubonsie State Park
Students who are journeying through Campus Ministry's Confirmation process during the spring semester will retreat together as they look forward to the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation and full initiation into the Catholic Church!
Finding God in All Things
A Lenten Reflection Series
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Campus Ministry Space, Lower Swanson
This reflection series focuses on key moments in the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola and asks what we can learn about our own lives and paths from those moments. Each event will feature a speaker and an opportunity for small group conversation. There is no registration or cost for this series, just join us for a simple meal of soup and a great way to enter into the Lenten season!
Diversity Retreat
February 22-23, 2013
$30 - Carol Joy Holling
Join us for an overnight retreat celebrating the diversity of the Creighton community! We will spend time reflecting on various cultures and traditions, share wonderful food, and get to know one another in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere. All Creighton students are welcome to attend!
Green Retreat - Open Now!
Seeds for Change
April 12-13, 2013
$30 - Carol Joy Holling
This retreat provides an opportunity for Creighton students to reflect on the ways we are connected to the Earth and called to care for creation as faithful stewards.
Senior Retreat - Open Now!
May 13-14, 2013
$20 - Creighton Retreat Center
Seniors are invited to join us for this relaxing retreat time - a final trip to Griswold! Share in small and large groups as you process your experiences at Creighton and contemplate your next steps. This is NOT part of Senior Week, so you will need to register here!