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Freshmen Escape

photo from freshman escape weekend

The opportunity for students to reflect on their Villanova experiences together on a weekend getaway led by upperclassmen. You will have the opportunity to meet new friends, discuss issues of college life, explore your faith, get away for a weekend, relax and hang out!

Schedule for 2011-2012:

  • September 30 - October 2, 2011
  • November 11-13, 2011
  • February 3-5, 2012

Get a feel for it - check out previous Escape retreat pictures!

Hosted by the Campus Ministry Interns:

  • Carrie Roberts
  • Lauren DuCharme
  • Richard Pugh
  • Lisa Mehalick
  • Chimere Holmes
  • Christine Gallagher
  • Megan Allen
  • Daniel DiPasquale

“Whenever you go out, walk together,  and when you reach your destination, stay together.”
-St. Augustine

Register Today!

* EscapeRegistrationFall2011.pdf
Freshmen Escape Registration

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Upcoming Retreat Schedule

Spring 2012 Schedule

Senior Retreat - 1/20-22
A weekend for the Senior Class as they prepare to move on. This year's class is invited to a weekend at New Jersey beach. This retreat
is led by staff and recent alumni.

Freshman Escape - 2/3-5
All Freshmen! Sign up now for this introduction to college retreats. Get
away from campus for a weekend of escape and renewal. Escape is a
prerequisite for freshmen for all other retreats.

Interfaith Retreat - 2/3-5
Students from diverse religious backgrounds journey to sacred houses of
worship which in the past have included synagogues, mosques, Hindu temples
and various Christian churches (Coptic, Pentecostal, Baptist, Methodist,
Mennonite etc.). Journey begins at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church on
campus.

Silent Retreat at Jesuit Center, Wernersville, PA - 2/10-12
Experience the role of silence and solitude in the spiritual journey
with the help of a caring listener.

CrossRoads Retreat - 3/30 - 4/1
Curious about Jesus’ life and how his message is lived out in daily life?
Come on CrossRoads for an opportunity to ask questions, reflect on your
spirituality, and join in fellowship with other students.

Overnight Retreat for Graduate Students in Theology - Date TBD

Busy Person’s Retreat - 3/18-22
Too busy for a weekend away? This on-campus retreat will have daily sessions to help you grow in your spiritual life. Sunday opening session and Thursday closing session, meet daily in between with individual directors as your schedules allow.

SEARCH Retreat - 3/23-25
An interactive retreat that allows participants to connect with themselves, explore their images of God, and understand how they relate to others.

Social Justice Retreat at the Romero Center in Camden, NJ - 3/30-4/1

Augustinian Vocation Come & See Weekend - 3/30-4/1
Curious about the life of an Augustinian Friar? Wondering if it might be
for you? Join other young men discerning a vocation to the Augustinians for
a weekend away with the Augustinians at St. Rita Cottage in Ocean City, N.J.

RCIA Retreat - 3/31
Specific for those candidates for Confirmation and Reception.

Holy Thursday Facuity/Staff Retreat - 4/5, 10 am to noon - Led by Joseph Loya, O.S.A.

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