Follow: Young Adult Retreat Registration

"Atâ bâtar" in Aramaic literally means "come after." These are the words that Jesus used to call the apostles to "follow." Jesus is inviting you to follow him too! 

Young Adults are invited to join us for a retreat at St. Felix Catholic Center from Friday evening through Sunday morning, October 20-22, 2023. The retreat will focus on the theme of what it means to follow Christ in discipleship. It is a time to withdraw from everyday hustle, to spend time with God, and to build a stronger community of faith. 

Who?: Young Adults (must be 18+) 

When?: Friday, October 20th at 7:45pm (check-in window is from 6-7:30pm) to Sunday, October 22nd at 12:30pm. 

Cost?: Flexible, Suggested donation $120 (financial aid is available, pay as you are able, see below).

Where?: St. Felix Catholic Center, formerly a Franciscan friary and decade-long home of Blessed Father Solanus Casey, now a beautiful retreat center tucked away from the bustle. Address: 1280 Hitzfield St. Huntington, IN 46750 

(About 30-45 minutes from Fort Wayne/New Haven area, depending on the side of town you are coming from)
(About 1hr 10 minutes from Muncie area)
(About 1hr 40 minutes from South Bend area)

Cost?: Flexible, you choose at this link--> https://www.stcharlesfortwayne.org/pay

Or you can pay by check or cash, make checks payable to St. Charles Church and be sure to put your name somewhere in or on the envelope, mail that form of payment to:
St. Charles Church
ATTN: Stacey Huneck
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Note: Your spot on retreat is reserved after payment is received.

The retreat is being planned by St. Charles Borromeo Office of Young Adult Ministry and Fort Wayne area young adults.

Brief Schedule Overview (Subject to change):

Friday 

6-7:30pm Check-in
6:30 PM Optional Traveler's Daily Mass
6:30-7:45pm Snack & Social (Charcuterie & cider)
7:45 PM Welcome, opening prayer, ice breaker
8:15 PM Talk 1: Deacon Rob Lortie, "Hearing the call from Christ"
9:15 PM Small Groups
9:45 PM Bonfire and s'mores
11:00 PM Night prayer & Saint stories around the fire

Saturday

7:45 AM Morning Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours
8:15 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Talk 2: Jocelyn Alcala, "Responding to the invitation to follow"
10:00 AM Confession followed by Scripture Reflection
11:00 AM Small Group
11:45 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Rosary Walk
1:15 PM Leisure time
Optional 1:15 PM Optional Soul Core Workout
Optional 2:00 PM Optional Bread Making
Optional 3:00 PM Optional Candle "Painting"
4:00 PM Talk 3: TBA, "The disciplines of a disciple"
5:00 PM Dinner
6:00 PM Adoration (w/ Benediction at 6:50pm), music by Ecce Sacred Music Choir
7:00 PM Mass, celebrated by Fr. Bobby Krisch, music by Ecce Sacred Music Choir 
8:00 PM Small Group
9:00 PM Night Prayer
9:30 PM Optional Bonfire​

Sunday ​

8:30 AM Morning Prayer
9:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Talk 4: Michael Dopp, "Discipling others/Evangelization"
11:00 AM Small Group Discussion
11:45 PM Closing Prayer
Group Picture & Depart


Packing List:
-You may desire to bring an extra pillow if you're a two pillow kind of person, but bedding including sheets and a blanket is already provided.
-Bring your own towel & toiletries
-Optional: shower shoes (bathrooms are very nice & modern, but they are communal)
-If you have a journal, rosary, or Bible you like to use, pack them
-What to wear? You will find yourself most comfortable in casual clothes.
-Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
-Depending on the weather: a sweatshirt if it is cool, especially for time around the bonfire
-There is A/C and WIFI in the main rooms, but not in the bedrooms. Temperature can be well-regulated with the window to let the breeze at night.
-The boiler system keeps the building warm on cool days, but it can take awhile to heat up. If you're cold. let us know so we can address it sooner than later!
-If it is a cool weekend, you may desire an extra blanket, there are a few at the retreat center, but if you have a favorite blanket to travel with, you're welcome to bring it.
-Each person has their own room, but we can permit one roommate to sleep on the floor, if requested and necessary due to a specific need. You may be responsible for moving the sleeping floor mat from the storage room and back.
-Volleyball, basketball, soccer ball, football, or any sports equipment you may want to use during free time

Questions? Contact Stacey Huneck by email youngadults@scbfw.org 
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