Our retreat programs are about nourishing your spiritual side through different models and formats that suit hectic schedules and offer sought-after respite. At retreat, students deal with spiritual questions and form community. Our retreats are open to students of any faith or spiritual formation. You can sign up or learn more about each retreat in the Campus Ministry office at OM207. You may also register on-line.
Call (716) 888-2420 or e-mail Sue Fischer at fischers@canisius.edu.
The following is a list of retreats planned for the 2011-2012 academic year:
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IGNATIAN WEEKEND January 27-29 Locations: Desmond Hall (Fall) and TBD (Spring) FEE: $45.00 |
This retreat is an opportunity to learn to recognize God in your daily activities, to pray with scripture, and to use your imagination as a child of God. Over this weekend you will begin to focus on three important elements of prayer for Christians: Scripture, quiet time for God, and having a spiritual guide. Through these, you can be open to hear God in your heart and to respond to God in your life
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KAIROS WEEKEND February 3-5 at Cradle Beach March 23-25 at Cradle Beach FEE: $45.00 |
"Finding God in all things" is the basis for this Ignatian-based weekend retreat. The retreat is lead by a team of students and adults and is comprised of talks, small group sharing, prayer and fun! Kairos alumae said, “it [Kairos] has redefined my faith and belief in others” … "expect the unexpected and you’ll become open to the incredible spirit you possess inside” … "a place to let go and just ‘be’."
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4th DAY RETREAT March 2-4 at Cradle Beach FEE: $45 |
Meet in Loring Lot, Friday at 3:45 p.m. We’ll return Sunday mid-afternoon.
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CAMPUS MINISTRY ALUMNI RETREAT Saturday, March 10 , 10:00am-7:00pm at Harvest House, 1782 Seneca St., Buffalo 14210-1895 FEE: To be determined Join "youngish" alums for a day away to reflect on these transitioning years in your life whether it is grad school, job, marriage, babies, wherever you are. A team of your peers have put together a day of prayer, discernment, and great discussion around your issues. Brunch and dinner are included as well as liturgy. Click here to register. |
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ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN RETREAT February 24-26 at Camp Pioneer FEE: $45 |
This weekend retreat will give students who are searching for, recognizing their sexual orientation as gay, lesbian or bisexual, or who are allies an opportunity to ask questions, discuss issues and listen to people’s stories in a safe and open environment. It is open to Canisius College undergraduate and graduate students. Themes centered around "Identity,” “Life Graph,” “Siblings,” “Friendship,” “Sexuality and Spirituality,” “Family Life” and “God”.
You will need to bring personal toiletries. Bed linens and towels are provided. Please do not bring homework or other distractions.
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WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY RETREAT April 13-14 at Mt. St. Benedict's FEE: $25, students; $50, affiliates |
This overnight experience, open to all the women of Canisius College and the women in their lives, is an opportunity to share spirit, tradition, and prayer. Using rituals from various traditions, sharing the wisdom of the retreatants and enjoying humor and relaxation together will heighten our awareness of the wonder of our womanhood and our spiritual lives.
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SENIOR RETREAT Free |
Welcome to your final retreat at Canisius College!!
(It may also be your first!)
We will meet for a continental breakfast at 9:00am in the 2nd floor lounge of Old Main. We will carpool to Camp Pioneer in Angola for a day of fun, reflection and celebration of your accomplishments! Chef Bucki will grill our lunch and your peers will lead the retreat! Come and relax and enjoy a walk on the beach and celebration with friends! We'll be back in time for the evening event! It's free...you just need to register!
The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life
This retreat boils down the Jesuit 30 Day Retreat into an eight month process adapted to our high speed culture. Participants pray daily, talk weekly with a competent Spiritual Companion and learn how to become closer to God, more aware of their meaningful mission in life, and they find their true selves. It begins in September, but individuals can enter the retreat on their own almost anytime but the summer.
The First Experience
This prayer experience invites people gently into deepening their current spiritual life. This call to go little deeper with God is a hand-crafted retreat for each individual. You meet with a competent Spiritual Companion and discuss ways to begin exploring that something “more” at a pace that is suitable for each person. There are many ways to do this and it deepens spirituality of any kind. Participants can join any time, as individuals or groups. Ignatian Spiritual Exercises are introduced at times.
Questions about the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life and the First Experience can be directed to Father Tom Colgan at x2488 or colgant@canisius.edu. More information can also be found here.
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This day away gives first year students a chance to focus during all the changes and challenges of the first weeks of college life. This day is designed and led by a team of spiritual scholars and welcomes first year commuters, residents, and transfer students.
Please meet in the Student Center by the ramp on Saturday at 10:45 a.m. We will leave by 11 a.m. and travel to a camp in Lake Erie in Angola, NY. Please dress comfortably and according to the weather as we are right on the lake and it is often breezy. After nightfall, there will be a campfire so you'll want to bring some warm clothing. We return around 11 p.m. We are looking forward to sharing the day with you!