Retreats
Called and Chosen Discipleship Retreat (LIFE Team/Music Ministry/ASB)
When: July 22-July 25, 2024
Where: St. Joseph Salesian Youth Renewal Center, Arroyo Drive, Rosemead, CA 91770
What: The retreat theme is “Called and Chosen” and will provide the beginning to the LIFE Team, Music Ministry, and ASB Serra High School leadership journey. This retreat will offer a significant time of prayer, facilitate reflection of their own life and journey with God and community, provide leadership training, and promote community building. In addition, this retreat will serve as a time to cement what it truly means to be called and chosen as Christian disciples and leaders in this world and within our Serra community.
Emergency Numbers:
St. Joseph Salesian Youth Renewal Center (626) 280-8622
Serra Campus Ministry After Hours Emergency Number: (562) 270 -5624
Cavaliers for Christ Freshman Retreat
When: August 9, 2024
Where: On campus
Cost: Included in student tuition
What: The retreat theme is “Cavaliers for Christ" and will provide an introduction to the school's Marianist charisms, the Cavalier Code, team building and leadership skills, as well as significant time of prayer and reflection of their own life and journey with God, themselves and others. In addition, this retreat will serve as a time to get to know what it truly means to be a “Serra man/woman” as well as get to know their classmates better at the beginning of the school year. This year we are asking for parent/guardian help and involvement in this retreat experience. We are asking that all freshmen parents/guardians to join us in Room 405 beginning at 4:00 PM for an overview/mini-retreat on what your children are experiencing and midway through we are asking you to help us lead your child on a trust walk, Adoration prayer service under the stars, and to conclude with a late agape meal by candlelight.
Emergency Numbers:
Junipero Serra High School Office: (310) 324-6675
Serra Campus Ministry After Hours Emergency Number: (562) 270 -5624
Parents: If you are interested in chaperoning this one-day/on-site retreat, please contact Mr. Murphy at [email protected] for the necessary paperwork. Parent service hours for the entire year will be provided.
Sophomore Class Retreat "Love No Matter What"
When: September 19, 2024
Where: On campus
What: The retreat theme is “Love No Matter What” and will offer significant time for sophomore class community building, prayer, reflection of their own life and journey with God and community. It will focus on loving all no matter what the circumstance. Emergency Numbers:
Junipero Serra High School Office: (310) 324-6675
Note: Sophomore students will be provided with a pizza lunch for that day.
Parents: If you are interested in providing snack donations, please contact Mr. Murphy at [email protected] for the necessary paperwork and training. Parent service hours will be provided.
Junior Class Retreat - "The Great I AM"
When: February 13, 2025
Where: Sacred Heart Retreat Center —St. Joseph Campus
Cost: No additional cost.
What: The retreat theme is “The Great I AM” and will provide an opportunity for students to examine the person they have become, to develop a better understanding and appreciation of the gift that God made them to be, and continue to grow and develop their relationship with God and with others in their class. This is a prayerful experience for students to begin the identify who God is to them personally before they enter their last year of high school.
Emergency Numbers:
Sacred Heart Retreat Center —St. Joseph Campus: (626) 289-1353
Serra Campus Ministry After Hours Emergency Number: (562) 270 -5624
Parents: If you are interested in chaperoning this overnight retreat, please contact Mr. Murphy at [email protected] for the necessary paperwork and training. Parent service hours for the entire school year will be provided.
Senior Class Retreat - "Astonished"
When: January 15-17, 2025 or March 12-14, 2025 (seniors choose one option only)
Where: Alpine Camp Retreat Center, Blue Jay, CA
What: The retreat theme is “Astonished” and will provide a summit to the Serra High School experience, that devotes significant time of prayer and reflection of their own life and journey with God, themselves and others. In addition, this retreat will serve as a time to cement what it truly means to be a “Serra man/woman” before leaving for college.
Cost: There are no additional retreat costs, other than money for one fast food lunch on the way to the campsite.
Emergency Numbers:
Serra Campus Ministry After Hours Emergency Number: (562) 270 -5624
Parents: One parent/guardian MUST attend the parent meeting and submit all required paperwork in order for the child to attend this retreat.
Meeting dates are as follow:
Senior Retreat - Parent/Guardian only Meeting December 12, 2025 - Student Resource Center 6:30 PM
If you are interested in chaperoning this overnight retreat, please contact Mr. Murphy at [email protected] for the necessary paperwork and training. Parent service hours for the entire year will be provided for chaperoning this overnight retreat.
If you have any questions regarding retreats or are interested in donating items on our Campus Ministry Donation List, please see the attached list and contact Mr. Rachall at [email protected]