Retreats: Sophomores

Sophomore girls attend Women of God, an overnight retreat focused on living in right relationship with themselves, others, and God. They will listen to witness talks given by senior leaders and staff members, share with each other in small groups, hear stories of vocation from local religious sisters, and participate in activities that encourage them to be vulnerable and honest.

Where: St. Joseph Retreat and Conference Center (1440 W Division Rd, Tipton, IN 46072)
When: Thursday morning at 7:50 a.m. until Friday afternoon at 2:11 p.m. (new times)
Transportation: Girls will ride by bus directly to the retreat center and back to BCHS
What to bring:

• Cell phone
• Journal/notebook
• Personal, reusable water bottle
• Bedding
• Pillow
• Bed sheets/blanket or sleeping bag
• Toiletries
• Soap/shampoo/conditioner/deodorant
• Toothpaste/toothbrush
• Other personal hygiene products
• Comfortable clothes (nothing too tight, too short, or too revealing)
• A light jacket in case it gets chilly
• Snacks to share (nothing that needs refrigeration, please)
• If a homemade snack is provided, please include an ingredient list for our students with allergies

Sophomore boys attend Men of God, a nearly parallel retreat experience to the girls’ retreat. They will listen to witness talks given by senior leaders and staff members, share with each other in small groups, hear stories of vocation from local priests and religious brothers, visit a diocesan seminary, and participate in activities that encourage them to be vulnerable and honest.

One minor theme that we are exploring on the boys’ retreat is poverty and solidarity. Just around the corner from BCHS, there are individuals who go without basic necessities of food, water, and shelter every day. Therefore, we will be going without showering for the whole retreat; boys are encouraged to still bring toiletries but won’t be given the option to shower. We are also going to be sleeping on the floor.

Where: Jameson Camp* (new location!) (2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46231) and Bishop Simon Bruté Seminary (2500 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222)
When: Thursday morning at 7:50 a.m. until Friday afternoon at 2:11 p.m. (new times)
Transportation: The boys will go by bus directly to the retreat center and back to BCHS
What to bring?

• Cell phone
• Journal/notebook
• Personal, reusable water bottle
• Bedding
• Pillow
• Sleeping bag/sleeping pad
• Toiletries
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste/toothbrush
• Other personal hygiene products
• Comfortable clothes (nothing too tight, too short, or too revealing)
• A light jacket in case it gets chilly
• Snacks to share (nothing that needs refrigeration, please)
• If a homemade snack is provided, please include an ingredient list for our students with allergies