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Themes

Should you have a particular preference for a particular theme for your retreat, the following are the range of themes. All retreats are tailored to suit specific age groups.

  • Leadership
  • Life Choices
  • Discipleship
  • Forgiveness
  • Peer Pressure
  • Self image
  • Social Justice
  • Confirmation Experience for the 11-13 age group.

More information:

Confirmation Retreat 11-13 years - Especially designed retreat to give your class a fun-filled preparation of their Sacrament of Confirmation. Using drama, music, small group work and talks the day is designed to be given as a refresher and experiential opportunity for this age group.

Leadership (Junior and Senior) – “Steppin’ Up”
The focus of this day is on value-driven leadership with Jesus being our ultimate example. Students reflect on people in their own life who have stirred them on whom they would like to model their leadership style on.
Senior students have the opportunity to look at how God has gifted them as a leader as well as in their friends/classmates. What leadership qualities do I possess?

Our Youth Leadership encounter incorporating outdoor adventure gives students the opportunity to discover their own potential by developing interpersonal and leadership skills, increasing their self-confidence and acquiring the motivation and ability to bring about change. This programme offers hands-on learning enabling all students, regardless of background, experience or ability level, to get ahead. Skills touched on include; 

  • Self-expression and communication.
  • Team-building and small group facilitation skills
  • Bonding exercise that enhances relationships in a team
  • Everyone can take part regardless of age or ability
  • Challenging both mentally & physically
  • Goal-setting and personal motivation
  • Social responsibility
  • Personal leadership skill

Discipleship – “The Apprentice”
One of the criticisms that Ghandi made of Christians was that they didn’t much resemble Christ. This Day challenges young people to see how much their lives resemble that of Christ and offers positive steps in following Christ’s personal call in their lives.

Forgiveness – “Ctrl-Alt Delete”
Who hasn’t experienced a relationship that has gone wrong? This Day is a reminder that Jesus is interested in our ordinary life experiences and has given us a way to deal with broken relationships through repentance and forgiveness. His way helps us to bring peace and love into our own lives and relationships.

Life Choices – “Road Trip”
What is the real purpose and meaning of life? What’s really important to me? Where does God fit into my life and my future? The Life Choices Encounter Day invites young people to make their faith the key component in answering life’s biggest questions.

Peer Pressure – “He Said/She Said”
Am I willing to do what’s right even if it means going against my friends? Am I a follower or a leader? How do I handle alcohol, drugs, bullying?


Self-Image for Young Men and Women

“The Male Survivor”
What does it mean to be a man? Survival of the fittest? He with the best trophy wins? This Day explores the theme of manhood and the role that faith offers to play in men’s lives.
“Woman - What Do You See?”
What do I think about myself and how does that influence my choices? This Day specifically designed for young women, celebrates womanhood and encourages students to reflect on their identity as a woman and what has influenced that attitude.
“Worth What?”
Dealing with issues of self-worth, personal confidence and acceptance is common among all young people. The Self Image Encounter Day, designed for co-educational schools, helps young people to come to a greater awareness of their goodness and uniqueness as God’s sons and daughters.

Social Justice – “Hands and Feet”
This day provides the opportunity for students to explore various historical leaders who have modelled for us a strong spirit of social justice. Students are challenged with the question of, “What action do I need to take in my own life and circle of influence?”