Aim Higher Retreats go deeply into the dignity and vocation of all men and our heroic call to holiness, sacrifice, and service for the Kingdom of God through talks, small group discussion, fellowship, activities, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Confession. The retreat will be led by the Brothers and Priests, Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary. See more details below!
When? Friday October 10th, through Sunday October 12th
Teens should arrive at the Retreat Center at 6pm on Friday September 19th and will stay overnight throughout the weekend.
Provided Meals include: Friday dinner, 3 meals Saturday, and breakfast and lunch Sunday. Plus plenty of snacks!
JOIN US! Parents and family members are welcome to join for the closing Mass at 2:00pm.
Retreat ends at 3:30pm on Sunday September 21st.
If you have any questions about schedule conflicts and retreat participation, please contact Sr. Lucia at [email protected]
Where? Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center 16200 E US HWY 40 Kansas City, MO 64136 Teens meet at Three Trails. Just 30 minutes away from St. Michael the Archangel Parish. See more about Three Trails Retreat Center Cost Registration is $100 & includes t-shirt, lodging, six meals (Friday dinner through Saturday lunch), all retreat talks and activities, and gifts to bring home. All payments are non-refundable. If the cost is an impediment for your teen's participation in the retreat, please contact Sr. Lucia at [email protected] to ask about scholarship opportunities.
What will the retreat include?
Talks given by the Brothers on topics such as:
Deepest Identity as Sons of God
Call to the Heights of Holiness
Powerful Witnesses of Male Saints
Shining Light on the Lies and Temptations of our Modern Culture
All talks will seamlessly weave in fundamental teachings of St. John Paul II's Theology of Human Love, Theology of the Gift, and Theology of the Body.
Small groups with young men of the same age led by a Brother or adult Core Team Member
Eucharistic Adoration and Praise and Worship
Sacrament of Confession
Fun, games, sports and time together!
What should teens bring?
Bible, journal and pen
Reusable water bottle (label with teen's name)
Clothes for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and to sleep in
Comfortable shoes for outdoor activities
Bedding for a twin sized bed (sheets, blankets, pillow, etc.)