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ANTIOCH
Patterned after the text in Acts of the Apostles (2:42), the Antioch weekend strives to involve 35 to 40 students in a regular practice of their faith and examination of how they follow Christ.  The early followers of Jesus joined in regular study, prayer and the Eucharist.  Antioch is open to any student of any Christian denomination.

Antioch students work with previous participants, the College Chaplain and Campus Ministry Staff to serve as sponsors who represent continued practice of faith into adulthood.  The retreat is student-planned and driven. Activities include talks by the students on Christian life and its integration into the life of a student with opportunities to discuss, question and reflect, opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation and Eucharist on Sunday morning. 

Antioch team members assemble a prayer journal for the weekend and enlist a network of prayer support for the retreat participants that lasts through the retreat.  The effects of the retreat are visibly demonstrated by the number of Antioch alumni who return to assist with future Antioch and Journey retreats, as well as in those who enjoy a more regular practice of their faith.

DISCOVERY
Discovery is a program of retreats for high school students that are going through the confirmation process at their parish.  Teams of college students are trained to put on a retreat day for these confirmation students.  This year, instead of going out to the parishes to do the retreats, we have invited the parishes to bring their students to Loras for the retreat day.  There will be 2 - 4 parishes with a total of 80 to 90 candidates at each retreat.  This will give the candidates a chance to meet students from other parishes that are also going through confirmation.  It is also an opportunity for them to get away for a day and visit the Loras College Campus. 

The Discovery (Confirmation) retreat includes talks, small group discussions, ice-breakers and activities that help the candidates to reflect and discuss their faith.  The Loras team of students works to help the high school students to find answers to questions about typical life issues of teens.  The retreats will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 pm. including the celebration of liturgy. 

There are a number of days during the school year when Discovery Retreats take place. 

For Discovery Retreat Dates please contact:

The Office of Campus Ministry
(563) 588-7650