Step back from your busy life to think about how your major and future career ï¬�t in with who you really are. It is an opportunity to have real conversations with other students about ï¬�nding and pursuing passions,Ìýrelax and discover meaning and purpose in your life.
Considered a cornerstone experience, Manresa is a free Friday-Saturday overnightÌýretreat open only to Woods College students.Ìý
TheÌýFall RetreatÌýwill take place as follows:
October 23–24 | Sisters of St. Joseph’s Home in Nahant, MA.
FridayPROGRAM | |
|---|---|
| 4:00 p.m. | Arrive, tour, drop bags |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | How do you show up? Examen |
| 9:00 p.m. | Downtime, Ice breakers, board games |
SaturdayPROGRAM | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Breakfast; Self-service |
| 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Discernment discussionWhat’s my purpose ..what are my gifts/talents…share with generosity? |
| 10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m. | Quiet time to reflect |
| 10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Large group share |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Walkabout |
| 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | DiscussionAVÕïËù College is rooted in a worldview that calls us to learn, search for truth, and to live in service to others. What do these values mean to you? |
| 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | Emmaus Walk ReflectionWe are part of a community called BC |
| 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. | Large group sharing |
| 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass |
| 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.Ìý | Dinner |
| 6:00 p.m. | Depart |
The retreat isÌýfree for Woods students.ÌýÌýTransportation is available if needed.
Sisters of St. Joseph House,ÌýNahant, MA
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Fall 2023 Manresa Retreat participants