Dear Crusader Families,
SHDHS is proud to be a faithful Catholic school that prioritizes yearly retreats off campus for all students. These retreats allow students to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus, uniquely connect with their classmates, cultivate and understand their own God-given gifts, and relax and restore during the chaos of their daily lives. Each retreat aims to build upon the previous retreat and focuses on the importance of healthy and thriving relationships with self, others, and God. For more information about SHDHS’s retreats, please read the following description and information about each grade-level retreat.
In addition to retreats, part of our identity as Crusaders is serving others. To truly live a Christian life means we are called to follow Christ’s command to love our neighbor as ourselves through service. Part of the religion curriculum is to complete 10 hours of direct, onsite service each semester (5 of which must be red hours). Students are required to track all service hours in MobileServe. Transfer students will receive more information during their Transfer Club meeting in September, and Freshmen students will receive information during religion class this week.
- Please refer to this document for all service-related information.
- Please refer to this document for information on a few red service agencies.
Freshman Retreat: “Crusader Connect”
October 23, 2024 from 8am - 2:30pm
The focus of this retreat is to help the Freshmen learn more about who they are as children of God and what the core tenets of being a Crusader at St. Henry really mean. They will participate in music ministry, peer discussion, team-building icebreakers, prayer opportunities, and leader-run talks meant to open up the theme.
Basic Information:
- Students must provide their own transportation to and from Saint Barbara
- Students must bring their own water bottle and packed lunch.
- Retreat Form Here due on October 1, 2024
Saint Barbara Sterling Center
4042 Turkeyfoot Rd,
Erlanger, KY 41018
Sophomore Retreat: “One Body in Christ”
October 24, 2024, from 8 am - 2:30 pm
The Sophomore Retreat will build on what the students have already taken from the Freshman retreat and will focus on showing them how to work as “One Body in Christ.” This retreat focuses on the theme of servant leadership and will help the students discover how to work together as Christian Leaders. The retreat will also remind the students that each one of them has been given gifts from God that are meant to help further His kingdom here on earth. This retreat will offer a series of team-building exercises, prayer experiences, and leader-run talks meant to open up the theme.
Basic Information:
- Students must provide their own transportation to and from Saint Barbara
- Students must bring their own water bottle and packed lunch.
- Retreat Form Here due on October 1, 2024
Saint Barbara Sterling Center
4042 Turkeyfoot Rd,
Erlanger, KY 41018
Junior: “JOY: Jesus, Others, Yourself” Retreat
Junior Women’s Retreat – October 8, 2024, from 8am - 6:30 pm
Junior Men’s Retreat – October 9, 2024, from 8am - 6:30 pm
The Junior Retreat is split into two extended day retreats, one being all junior girls and the other being all junior boys. Both retreats aim to reveal how Christ is actively working in their lives through relationships with self, friends, and Jesus. We will discuss positive male and female friendship and what it means to truly be a brother or sister in Christ. Both retreats will have a series of leader-led talks that are meant to help open the student up to the various ways Christ speaks to us in our ordinary lives. There are multiple opportunities for small group discussion, personal prayer, as well as an opportunity for the students to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Basic Information:
- This is an extended day retreat from 8 am - 6:30 pm; students will arrive back to SHDHS by 7:30 pm.
- SHDHS will provide transportation from SHDHS to the retreat center and then back to SHDHS
- Lunch and dinner are provided on retreat
- Students should bring snacks to share and a water bottle
- Women's Retreat Form Here due September 24, 2024
- Men’s Retreat Form Here due September 24, 2024
Jesuit Spiritual Center
5361 S Milford Rd
Milford, OH 45150
Senior: “Christian Awakening” Retreat
Each student will sign up for ONE retreat
Nov. 7-8, 2024 (Thursday-Fri)
Feb 18-19, 2025 (Tues- Wed)
April 7-8, 2025 (Mon-Tues)
This retreat is a two-day overnight retreat held at the Jesuit Spiritual Center. It is an interactive experience led by the SHDHS staff members and alumni. This amazing retreat experience allows students time for prayer, reflection, and discernment of who they are in light of their family and faith. This retreat is a unique opportunity for students to grow in their understanding of themselves in relation to family, friends, and God, to deepen their faith, and to build a sense of community within their class. We outline the sense of self and discovery of who we are and who God designed us to be and then discuss friendships and family relationships, the most important being that of our relationship with God.
- SHDHS will provide transportation from SHDHS to the retreat center and then back to SHDHS the following day. Students will return by 5:45 pm on the second day.
- Meals will be provided during the retreat but students should bring snacks to share and a water bottle.
- November Permission Form Here due October 21, 2024
- February Permission Form Here due February 3, 2025
- April Permission Form Here due March 24, 2025
Jesuit Spiritual Center
5361 S Milford Rd
Milford, OH 45150
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Thank you,
Campus Ministry
St. Henry District High School
3755 Scheben Drive
Erlanger, KY 41018
859.525.0255
