Arise Retreats invite young women to encounter their deepest identity as daughters of the Father, embrace their authentic femininity, and find freedom and fullness of life through God’s plan of love through talks, activities, Eucharistic Adoration, and Confession. The retreat will be led by the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary and talks draw from St. John Paul II’s teachings on the Theology of Human Love. See more details below!
JOIN US! Parents and family members are welcome to join for the closing Mass and send-off 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, 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 Sisters on topics such as:
The Father's Love and our Identity as Beloved Daughters
Our Blessed Mother as our model of authentic femininity
Our Call to Love and be Loved
Living the Gift of our Femininity with Authenticity and Dignity
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 girls of the same age led by a Sister of adult Core Team Member
Eucharistic Adoration and Praise and Worship
Sacrament of Confession
Fun hands-on activities to bring each topic to life (clay-molding, games, etc.)
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.)