CLASS RETREATS

CLASS RETREATS

SENIOR

Sept. 14 – 16, 2026

JUNIOR

Apr. 8 – 9, 2027

SOPHOMORE

Feb. 4 – 5, 2027

FRESHMEN

Nov. 12 – 13, 2026

St. James Academy exists to pass on the Catholic faith to the next generation. As part of our curriculum, students participate in an overnight retreat with their class once a year. Student retreats are a wonderful opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of our faith, practice prayer, and grow in community.

Please get in touch with our Faith Formation team with any questions.

Volunteers

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Retreat Packing List

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

  • Pillow, blanket & sheets or sleeping bag

  • Warm clothing (enough for 2 days!)

  • Extra clothes and shoes (in case yours get dirty)

  • Lunch for Day 1 of retreat

  • Water bottle

  • Journal and pen in a cinch bag

  • Toiletries & Clean Towel

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug Spray

  • Shower shoes

  • Flashlight (Senior Retreat)

  • Signed medication consent retreat form (all medicine MUST be in its original container and plastic bag marked with student’s name)

  • Open heart

PLEASE DO NOT BRING:

  • Ball caps or hats

  • Food in cabins

  • Electronics (cell phone, laptop, iPods, etc.)

NOVENA BEFORE RETREATS

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.

Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work may all be holy.

Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I may love all that is holy.

Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.

Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.

Amen.