Waypoints Retreat (new in 2022)
Information coming soon
TEC (Together Encountering Christ) Retreat (information for 2023 coming soon)
TEC is a diocesan spiritual movement for older teens and young adults. It begins with a retreat weekend filled with dynamic reflections, music, sacraments, adoration, small group dialogue, and prayer. Afterwards, the TEC community evolves into a network of support that both reinforces parish involvement and personal spiritual growth. TEC leads participants to integrate Christ’s Paschal Mystery (dying, rising, and going forth) at a time of passage through young adulthood.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary Come and See Retreat
From time-to-time our seminary in Winona will host "Come and See" retreats for young men who might feel even the slightest call towards the holy priesthood. Check back here for details, we will update this section as they are made available.
Middle School Service Week (info coming in February 2023 for Summer of 2023)
The Middle School Service Week is a week of service for middle school students (students
who will be in grades 6-8 in the following school year) who are hungry to impact their
world. While being rooted in the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, students will partcipate
in Mass, reflect on the theme, and engage in actvities. Then they will take it to the streets,
serving the people of Rochester as a concrete way of showing God’s love. The goal is to give
students an opportunity to draw closer to Jesus Christ while developing a heart to serve
those around them.
Camp Summit (info coming in January 2023 for Summer of 2023)
Camp Summit is an overnight Catholic adventure camp for middle school youth entering grades 6-8 in the upcoming school year. High school youth are invited to serve on one of our two leadership teams (Dream Team and Fiat). It’s also a great experience for the many adult volunteers who make Camp Summit a success year after year.
Steubenville Rochester (info coming in December 2022 for Summer of 2023)
A Steubenville Catholic Youth conference is a weekend program for high school students, from incoming freshmen through just graduated seniors. It is authentically Catholic, an oasis from the clamor of the world, a place to connect with the God of the universe; it is inspirational, high energy, and fun.
High School Service Trip (info coming in October 2022 for Summer of 2023)
The High School Service Trip is an annual opportunity offered by Pax Christi. It is open to any high school student, Catholic or otherwise, in grades 8-12 (during the school year before the summer trip). While there are many reasons parishes offer service trips, we are convinced that our main reason is because Christ has called us and has commissioned us to recognize the intrinsic dignity that resides in each and every person we meet.
National Catholic Youth Conference (info coming in May 2023 for Fall of 2023)
The National Catholic Youth Conference is a biennial retreat-type experience attended by more than 23,000 High School Students from all over the United States. NCYC can be a life altering event after which participants (both students & adults) often return from with a renewed sense of direction, dedication, and desire to enter into a deeper relationship with Christ.