Undergrad Retreats

Freshman Retreat       Fall and Winter Retreats      Mary House Retreat      Koinonia Retreat     Men's & Women's Silent Retreats                       Evangelical Catholic Institute     High School Retreat Team
 
Freshman Retreat
Are you an incoming freshman looking to connect with a Catholic community at UW-Madison?  There's no better place to start than the Freshman Retreat, where you'll meet other freshman and some older students, and learn how your college years can bring you closer to Christ!

Fall and Winter Retreats
 St. Paul's annual retreats are a chance to spend time in prayer, learn more about God, talk about you faith with friends new and old, and have fun!  There will be talks, small group discussion, personal prayer time, games, praise and worship, and of course Confession and Mass. 

Mary House Service Retreat The Mary House provides a place to stay for family members visiting prisoners at the federal penitentiary in Oxford, WI.  It depends on volunteers for yearly maintenance, so we join with groups from Edgewood College and UW-Platteville for a day of service.  You might get a chance to split wood, work on remodeling a shed, or do yard work.  You will get a chance to put your faith into action.

          
Koinonia Retreat
"Koinonia" is Greek for "community," which is what this retreat is all about!  It's a weekend based on the Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ, and a great introduction to the essentials of the Catholic faith.  Come become a deeper part of the community of St. Paul's and the community of the Church!

Men's and Women's Silent Retreats

"Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:11).  Silent retreats let you get away from the distractions and stresses of college life and dedicate an entire weekend to meditation and prayer.  Scripture tells us God can speak in "a tiny whispering sound" (1 Kings 19:12); the silence will help you hear His voice.   

Evangelical Catholic Institute The Evangelical Catholic is a Madison-based Christian organization that arose out of the ministry at St. Paul's. Every spring it puts on a weekend of training for Catholic ministry, whether that is leading a small group bible study or explaining the faith to your friends.  Come and learn how to help others in their faith!

High School Retreat Team
Help spread Christ's love to high schoolers!  St. Paul's students help run several retreats for students from local parishes throughout the year.