Retreat Requirements

2008-2009

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior

 

 

 

Father Bob George, Chaplain, Notre Dame High School.

610-868-1431               Extension 122

FatherBob@notredamepa.org

 

The policy of the Diocese of Allentown requires all students enrolled in a Catholic high school, no matter what their religious affiliation, to participate in a retreat/spiritual exercise once each academic year.  Each class will have several opportunities to fulfill the retreat requirement.   

 

Freshman Retreat

The Freshman retreat for the 2008-2009 school year will be the Diocese of Allentown mandated retreat program “Called To Protect.”  The retreat is designed to help the students realize that their bodies are sacred and they need to protect themselves from those who may not have the best intentions in mind.  The retreat will be offered during the school day, on November 13 and two more dates that will be determined.  Each day a third of the class will attend the retreat while the students attend their regular classes.  The retreat will be held at Saint Francis Friary in Easton and transportation will be provided.  Presenters will be Fr. Bob George, Dr. Gene Decker and Dr. Bill Urbine.  More information and a permission slip will be sent home in October.  Cost $10.00

 

Sophomore Retreat

The Sophomore Retreat for the 2008-2009 school year will be the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D. C.  The pilgrimage is on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.  The buses will leave Notre Dame at approximately 7:00 A.M. and return at 10:30 P.M.  Parents are needed to chaperone.  Cost is $40.00 which includes a Grand Buffet Dinner at the Cozy Corner Restaurant in Thormont, Maryland.

 

 

Junior Retreat

The Juniors will have several retreat to choose from during the course of the school year.

 

National Cathedral and Holocaust Museum. November 10, 2008 and March 30, 2009 a trip to the National Cathedral and National Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C.  Students are asked to bring a lunch.   A stop at Union Stations for dinner will end our day in Washington before our return trip home.  Bus will leave at 8:15 A.M. and return at approximately 11:00 P.M. The cost of the trip is $55.00 which includes transportation, driver gratuity, entrance fee to the National Cathedral.   Parents are needed to chaperone.

 

 

 

 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D. C.  The pilgrimage is on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.  The buses will leave Notre Dame at approximately 7:00 A.M. and return at 10:30 P.M.   Cost is $40.00 which includes a Grand Buffet Dinner at the Cozy Corner Restaurant in Thormont, Maryland.   This retreat is for the Sophomore Class however, there will be about 30 seats available.

 

Attended Three Lenten Services at a local Church.

Students will attend all three services at their church or church of their choice. Such as Stations of the Cross, Lenten Penance Service, Parish Lenten Talks, Easter Triduum Services.  Sunday Mass DOES NOT COUNT.   After each service the student will be required to obtain a signature from a priest in the parish.  The priest of the parish will be notified that this is part of their retreat requirement.  Forms are available on the school web page and will be collected one week after Easter.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the proper form. Any questions see Fr. Bob.

 

 

Evening of Reflections

Several Traditional Evening of Reflections will be offered over the course of the school year.

The Themes will be announced.  The dates are November 13, 2008, December 4, 2008 January 29, 2009 and February 12, 2008.  The retreat will run from 4:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.   Cost  $15.00 will included Pizza and Soda

 

Day at the Seminary

A trip to Saint Charles Seminary.  The day will consist in a tour of the seminary, mass and lunch.   Depart at 8:15 A.M. and return at approximately 3:00 P.M.   The Trip is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2008  Cost $25.00 includes Buffet lunch at Seminary.

 

Private Religious Retreat

Students are free to attend a private organized Religious Retreat.  The retreat MUST BE APPROVED by the Director of Spiritual Activities at Notre Dame High School.  Students can go on a retreat any time between June 1, 2008 - April 15, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Retreat

 

Kairos Retreat      November 4-7, 2008 & March 3-6, 2009

Two Kairos Retreats will be conducted during the 2008-2009 school year.  A limited number of participants will be accepted so it is highly recommended that those who wish to attend one of the Kairos retreats should return their registration forms as soon as possible.  All forms can be obtained off the school webpage.   Please return all forms to Mrs. Myles.

 

National Cathedral and Holocaust Museum. November 10, 2008 and March 30, 2009 a trip to the National Cathedral and National Holocaust  Museum in Washington D.C.  Students are asked to bring a lunch.   A stop at Union Stations for dinner will end our day in Washington before our return trip home.  Bus will leave at 8:15 A.M. and return at approximately 11:00 P.M. The cost of the trip is $55.00 which includes transportation, driver gratuity, entrance fee to the National Cathedral.   Parents are needed to chaperone.

 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D. C.  The pilgrimage is on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.  The buses will leave Notre Dame at approximately 7:00 A.M. and return at 10:30 P.M.   Cost is $40.00 which includes a Grand Buffet Dinner at the Cozy Corner Restaurant in Thormont, Maryland.   This retreat is for the Sophomore Class however, there will be about 30 seats available.

 

Attended Three Lenten Services at a local Church.

Students will attend all three services at their church or church of their choice. Such as Stations of the Cross, Lenten Penance Service, Parish Lenten Talks, Easter Triduum Services.  Sunday Mass DOES NOT COUNT.   After each service the student will be required to obtain a signature from a priest in the parish.  The priest of the parish will be notified that this is part of their retreat requirement.  Forms are available on the school web page and will be collected one week after Easter.  It is the students responsibility to obtain the proper form. Any questions see Fr. Bob.

 

Evening of Reflections

Several Traditional Evening of Reflections will be offered over the course of the school year.

The Themes will be announced.  The dates are November 13, 2008, December 4, 2008 January 29, 2009 and February 12, 2008.  The retreat will run from 4:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.   Cost  $15.00 will included Pizza and Soda.

 

Private Religious Retreat

Students are free to attend a private organized Religious Retreat.  The retreat MUST BE APPROVED by the Director of Spiritual Activities at Notre Dame High School.  Students can go on a retreat any time between June 1, 2008 - April 15, 2009.

 

 

 

Retreat requirement must be fulfilled by the end of the 3rd Quarter and forms turned in by April 3, 2009. Any special circumstances should be discussed before hand with the Director of Spiritual Activities.  Students who do not attend a retreat by this date, will forfeit their privilege to participate in ANY EXTRA-Curricular  ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE 4TH QUARTER.  This includes all sports, clubs, trips, stage productions, prom and etc..  Graduate ceremony participate could also be in jeopardy.

 

 

 

Notre Dame High School

Community Service Requirements

2008-2009

 

Every Catholic High school in the Diocese of Allentown is required to have a community service program.  Community service is an integral part of the theology program in each high school.  If at the end of the 3rd Quarter of the student’s senior year, they have not fulfilled the required number of community service hours, the student will forfeit their privilege to participate in ANY EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE 4TH QUARTER.  This includes all sports, clubs, trips, stage productions, prom and etc.  Graduate ceremony participate could also be in jeopardy.

 

Favors for family members, friends, or individual projects do not meet the requirements for service projects.  All community service hours must be fulfilled during non-school hours.  If there is any question or doubt about a project, please have the student, contact the Director of Spiritual Activities at the school.

 

The required number of community service hours required at Notre Dame High School is a total of 20 hours.  Forms are available by logging onto the school webpage.  Forms can be turned in any time during the student’s junior or senior year.  Seniors must complete their hours and turn in their forms by April 3, 2008