Busy Student's Retreat
Interested in making a retreat but just can't seem to find time to get away? This retreat is just for you, because it fits into your busy schedule and is held right here at St. Paul's College over the course of one week. For those who want to deepen their awareness of God in their lives, reflect in faith on unresolved personal issues, nourish their spiritual life or discern God's hopes for direction in their lives.
Student Retreat
A time to grow in your relationship with God.
Visit to a Monastery
Spend a weekend with the Trappist monks in Holland, Manitoba. Experience the cloistered contemplative life where Trappist Monks devote their entire existence to a life of prayer.
Bible Study
Here is a chance to reflect upon and share the Word of God in a prayerful setting. Bible Study focuses on a meditative reading of a particular biblical book with commentaries for a deeper understanding. Meetings are held once a week for about an hour.
Christian Life Community (C.L.C.)
C.L.C. is an international community of committed Christians who seek to integrate faith and daily life with a mission of proclaiming the gospel of justice and love which focuses on breaking open the Sunday gospel. Meetings are held twice a month for about an hour.
Understanding Our Judeo-Christian Heritage
This interfaith event usually involves the experience of the traditional Jewish Shabbat dinner, permitting a glimpse of what Jesus lived in his worshipping community of his time.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
A structured process for those desiring to become Roman Catholic. Upon completion, candidates are accepted into the Church at Easter time. Catholics who wish to deepen their faith or those curious about Catholicism are also welcome. Sponsors and team members are always needed. Meetings are held weekly on Thursday evenings.
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
In keeping with the Jesuit tradition and spirituality, this method of praying can help you experience God's grace in the midst of daily living while also discerning your life's questions. Preparatory exercises and commitment to this program, which lasts all year, are required by the end of September. Textbook must be purchased.
