• Retreat Homework policy
  Dates and opportunities for all retreats will be announced in advance so that students can make the necessary arrangements. Students are responsible for making up all academic work missed while on retreat. Students should be allowed one day for every day gone on retreat to complete academic work missed.  Example: for a student attending the Kairos retreat and missing three school days, the student must be allowed to have three additional days to submit work missed during the retreat.

  • Under no circumstances are students expected to be prepared to take an exam or quiz the first day upon their return from a retreat

Freshmen
This retreat is a required experience for all freshmen. Freshmen must attend the one-day, on-site retreat either Saturday, September 24, or Sunday, September 25. Parents will receive information by mail at the start of the school year.

• Freshman Retreat
  • September 24 (Saturday)
  • September 25 (Sunday)

Please contact Mr. Tim Masterton with questions regarding Saturday’s retreat and Ms. Kelly Wilda with questions regarding Sunday’s retreat.

Sophomores
Freshmen and sophomores can attend an optional Quest Retreat. This retreat is led by sophomores under the direction of one of the Campus Ministers. Students focus on the call to love themselves, others and God. Students who attend this retreat miss one day of school.

• Quest Retreat more info
  • November 1-2 (Tuesday-Wednesday)
  • March 1-2 (Thursday-Friday)
  • April 30 — May 1 (Monday-Tuesday)

For additional information regarding Quest Retreats, please contact Mr. Tim Masterton or Ms. Kelly Wilda.

Juniors
Juniors have 2 choices for their optional retreat experiences. The first option is a 2 day, 1 night retreat at Resurrection Retreat Center in Woodstock. This retreat includes small and large group discussions, community building activities, mass, reconciliation, and quiet time for reflection. Juniors choosing this option will be absent from classes for 2 days. Juniors may also attend Kairos. Details for Kairos are in the "Senior" section.

• Junior Retreat more info
  • October 24-25 (Monday-Tuesday)
    

For additional information regarding Junior Retreat, please contact Mr. Tim Masterton or Ms. Kelly Wilda.

Seniors
Seniors have the option of going on a Kairos retreat. Kairos is Latin for "God's Time" Kairos is a 3 days, 3 night intensive retreat that is led by a team of 10 student leaders. Each day of Kairos has a different theme.

• Kairos - Greek Word "Lord's Time" more info
  Juniors and Seniors may attend the Kairos retreat. For the November and February Kairos, seniors have first preference in signing up. If all the available spaces are not taken by seniors by the deadline date, juniors will be allowed to fill the remaining spots. Please check with the Campus Ministry office for deadline dates.
  

  The themes of the day are:

  Who am I?
  Who is Jesus?
  What is the message of Jesus for me?
  How do I respond to that message in my life?

  • November 20-23 (Sunday-Wednesday)
  • February 13-16 (Monday-Thursday)
  • April 17-20 (Tuesday-Friday)

For additional information regarding Kairos Retreat, please contact Mr. Tim Masterton or Ms. Kelly Wilda.

For a list of upcoming Kairos retreatants, click here.

Sophomores-Seniors
In addition to the options listed above, sophomores, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to attend the 2-day Bridges Retreat. Students from Saint Viator and St. Martin de Porres in Waukegan participate in this retreat to discuss issues of prejudice, stereotypes and the Christian response to racism and social injustice in our communities and world. Saint Viator and St. Martin de Porres share a connection as the Viatorians support and work at both schools.

• Bridges Retreat more info
  • December 1-2 (pre- and post-retreat meeting dates include: November 17 and January 28)

Service Trips
Campus Ministry sponsors weeklong service opportunities through Habitat for Humanity. These trips are open to juniors and seniors. The destination of these trips changes. See Ms. Fons for more information.

Worship Services
As a Catholic community, we celebrate our faith in a variety of ways. One of the most important ways is through a regular celebration of the Eucharist. Students are encouraged to participate in these celebrations through a variety of ministries including: choir, Eucharistic ministers, ushers and liturgical dancers.

School Mass Dates: 2011-2012

• September 1 — Mass of the Holy Spirit
• October 21 — Feast of Saint Viator
• November 16 — Thanksgiving Mass
• December 19 — Advent Mass
• January 31 — Catholic Schools Week Mass
• February 22 — Ash Wednesday
• April 13 — Easter Season Mass
• May 17 — Baccalaureate Mass (6:30 p.m.)

All local youth ministers or Saint Viator alums are welcome to join us for the celebration of Mass.