FAITH FORMATION RETREAT INFORMATION
Spiritus Retreat Grades 7 - 10
January 17, 2026, 10 AM - 5:30 PM (Includes Lunch & Mass) | St. Thomas
PERMISSION SLIP (fillable PDF)
CONFIRMATION RETREAT (Juniors)
Option 1: Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10 AM - 6 PM | St. Leonard's in Muskego
Option 2: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 10 AM - 6 PM | St. Leonard's in Muskego
Space is limited for both dates, and parents must be present at the first class to hand in the printed permission slip and select their preferred date.
PERMISSION SLIP (fillable PDF)
Note: Any Junior unable to attend either retreat must find another retreat to attend at another parish. It is an archdiocesan requirement to attend and participate in the retreat before you can be Confirmed.
Who and What is SPIRITUS?
SPIRITUS Ministries lead youth into life-changing encounters with Jesus through retreat ministry, prayer and parish youth ministry. SPIRITUS missionaries stand as joyful witnesses to the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Church. SPIRITUS retreats are high-energy, to inspire students to encounter God and grow in their faith. This one-day "mini-retreat" is designed to help teens encounter Christ in a deeper way through the help of the young Spiritus team. St. Thomas and St. Clare hire the Spiritus missionaries to facilitate our retreats each year. Visit SpiritusMinistries.org to learn more.
Are Retreats Mandatory?
We prefer the word expected. It is an archdiocesan requirement to attend and participate in the retreat before you can be Confirmed. Our retreats are amazing and lots of fun! It is expected that all students participate in the retreats, as it is a big part of the Faith Formation program. Retreats offer a time away from their ordinary atmosphere and day-to-day environment. In return, teens are led into life-changing encounters with Jesus and a true deepening of their faith through activities, drama, personal witnesses, small groups and prayer. Every Catholic youth needs moments of enrichment, renewal, and a deeper understanding of what it means to have Christ at the center of their lives.