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Youth Retreats
Retreats are an important part of any persons faith life, but especially during one’s teenage years as students face more and more pressures from school, work and extracurricular activities. A retreat is an opportunity to get away, pray, reflect, and grow closer in your relationship with Jesus.
Retreats/days/evenings of reflection requirement: Middle school (6, 7 & 8) and high school (9 & 10) are required to attend at least one retreat/reflection each year. Students will also have the option to attend other retreats such as Men of Christ, Women of Christ, or other retreats upon approval from the Youth Ministry office. Participation in the Youth Mission Trip and the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) satisfies the requirement.
All Confirmation candidates are required to attend a retreat as part of their preparation to receive the sacrament as per Archdiocesan guidelines. These retreats are usually held in spring with the other candidates from the parish. Please contact the Faith Formation office at 262-284-2102 for more information.
January 28 — Special Speaker Night (Grades 7–10)
6:30–7:45 PM | Our Lady of the Lakes
Parent or guardian must attend with youth.
Archbishop Grob will speak on the topic of Exorcism — a fascinating and faith-deepening evening for both youth and parents. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about our faith together! RSVP to Lesa: staehlerl@stjohn23rd.org or by contacting the Formation Office at 262-284-2102. Participation in this event satisfies the retreat requirement.
February 25 — Pursuing Forgiveness: Lenten Youth Retreat (Grades 7–10)
This interactive retreat invites participants to encounter God’s mercy through:
✨ Seeking forgiveness
✨ Extending forgiveness to others
✨ Embracing self-forgiveness
Together, we’ll explore ways to let go of past hurts and grow in healing and grace.
February 25 from 6:00-9:00pm at Our Lady of the Lakes, Random Lake
More information coming soon on the following:
March 13, 2026 Students of Christ from 8:00am-2:30pm at Miller High Life Theater, Milwaukee, WI. Transportation provided from St. John XXIII – St. Peter’s. Open to 6th-8th graders.
April 18, 2026: Overflow – Overflowing with hope, powered by the Spirit from 11:00am-5:30pm at St. John XXIII, Port Washington. Open to students in 6th grade and older