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Retreats

Retreats offer the time to get reacquainted with and listen to God.

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Freshman Retreats

Freshman retreat is a mandatory part of the first year student's experience. Students will have the opportunity to come to campus on a Sunday to learn more about themselves, God and others.
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There are four opportunities for freshman students to attend this mandatory event. All retreats will have the same content. Each retreat will be limited to 150 students. Students will be able to register for his or her preferred date and time. Online registration will be available in the fall and additional information will be emailed to students and parents.
- Freshmen Retreat #1: Sunday, October 5, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Freshmen Retreat #2: Sunday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Freshmen Retreat #3: Sunday, October 19, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Freshmen Retreat #4: Sunday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Questions about the Freshman Retreat should be addressed to Campus Minister Kati Byrne at kbyrne@loy.org or 847.920.2698.
Sophomore Retreats

Sophomore retreat is a mandatory part of the second year student's experience. Students will have an opportunity to choose from many options. Retreat topics will vary. Additional information and registration for all sophomore retreats will be emailed to parents and students in August. Once students choose a date they will be contacted with available retreat topics from which to choose.
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- September 24, 2025
- December 2–3, 2025 (overnight retreat)
- December 3, 2025
- January 28, 2026
- March 25, 2026
Questions about the Sophomore Retreat should be directed to Campus Minister Johnny Miller '15 at jmiller@loy.org.
Kairos Retreats

Juniors have the opportunity to attend Kairos beginning in October, 2025. Dates for Kairos for the Class of 2027 are
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- October 1 through October 3, 2025 (girls)
- November 12 through November 14, 2025 (boys)
- January 21 through January 23, 2026 (girls)
- February 4 through February 6, 2026 (boys)
- February 25 through February 27, 2026 (girls)
- March 3 through March 5, 2026 (boys)
- March 18 through March 20, 2026 (girls)
Questions about Kairos should be addressed to Campus Minister Mike Gregg at mgregg@loy.org or 847.920.2535.
Senior Retreats

Seniors who have not yet attended Kairos will have the opportunity to go on the retreat on September 17 to September 19, 2025. This is a coed retreat for seniors only and the last opportunity for the Class of 2026 to go on Kairos.

Seniors also have the opportunity to attend one of three senior retreats in the 2025–2026 school year.
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- Fourth Day Retreat (Fall Semester), November 10 through November 12
- Ignatian Silent Retreat, February 9 through February 11
- Fourth Day Retreat (Spring Semester), March 10 through March 12
Questions about Senior Retreats should be directed to Campus Ministry Department Chair Kay Gregg at kgregg@loy.org or 847.920.2536.