Retreats

FROSH RETREAT 2025 (PART 1)

Retreat Focus: The Power of the OLP and CSJ Sisterhood 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (depending on traffic) 

Departing from OLP and traveling by Bus to CSJ St. Joseph Center | Orange, CA

Point of Contact: Mrs. Debra Cota 

Email: [email protected] 

Lunch included 

The Frosh class will have the wonderful opportunity to visit the CSJ sisters at the St. Joseph Center in Orange, CA. Their retreat begins on OLP’s campus at 8 am when we will load the buses and head up to Orange together. The Frosh retreat will be focused on friendship, faith, and our CSJ charism. The day will include time with the CSJ sisters to learn about how the CSJ charism has shaped their vocation. The Frosh Retreat day will end with the ‘Catch the Flame’ Induction Ceremony, which honors the CSJ sisters of our past, and welcomes our frosh class into the CSJ family. Then, we will board the buses at 2 pm to drive back to OLP. 

Frosh will report back to campus on the 9th for a half day retreat, but will NOT report to campus on January 6th, 7th, or 10th. Students are encouraged to use these days for serving in the community, self-care, and preparing for the start of the spring semester. 

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FROSH RETREAT 2025 (PART 2)

Retreat Focus: The Power of the OLP and CSJ Sisterhood 

Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Point of Contact: Mrs. Debra Cota 

Email: [email protected] 

Lunch NOT included - please bring a lunch from home (ordering/doordash will NOT be  available)  

The Frosh class will have the wonderful opportunity to come together after their trip to Orange to reflect on their time with the Sisters, as well as include retreat activities to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood among the OLP Class of 2028. Their second part of their retreat will take place on OLP’s campus starting at 10:00 AM where they will experience small group faith sharing, along with games, witness talks, and so much more.  They will be ready to be picked up from OLP at 2:00 PM that same day. Frosh will NOT report to campus on January 6th, 7th, or 10th. Students are encouraged to use these days for serving in the community, self-care, and preparing for the start of the spring semester. 

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Retreat Week - attendance at both days of a student’s grade level retreat - is mandatory for all students.  Failure to participate in retreat week programming will result in students being placed on Activity Restriction including a loss of co-curricular privileges such as attending school dances, class activities, etc.  A parent or guardian is required to report a student's absence for the day by calling the main office at (619) 297-2266 or the parent/guardian emailing the student's assigned Assistant Principal (listed below).

Mrs. Jamie Flannery - (Last Names A-F) [email protected]

Mrs. Tiffany Rajski - (Last Names G-M) [email protected]

Mrs. Jen Meza - (Last Names N-Z) [email protected]

SOPHOMORE RETREAT 2025 (PART 1)

Retreat Focus: Serving the Dear Neighbor 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

University of San Diego | Dillabough Ministry Center (located behind Founder's Hall)

Address: Dillabough Ministry Center, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110

Point of Contact: Ms. Maureen Griffin

Email: [email protected] 

Lunch included

The Class of 2027 will meet at the University of San Diego Ministry Center for a day-long retreat. The sophomores will explore ways in which they are personally interested in serving our dear neighbors. Through small group activities and talks by our Senior Mentors, the Class of 2027 will reflect and share on the nature of service and social justice in our community. Rooted in the CSJ charism, this retreat will focus on our commitment to centering our lives around service for the “dear neighbor”. 

Sophomores will report back to an additional retreat experience on the 9th for a half day retreat, but will NOT report to campus on January 6th, 7th, or 10th. Students are encouraged to use these days for serving in the community, self-care, and preparing for the start of the spring semester. 

USD Campus Map - Meeting in the Dillabough Ministry Center

For those parking on campus (students and chaperones), we have been asked to park in either the main parking structure or the west parking structure at USD. From there, we can walk to the Dillabough Ministry Center located between Founder's Chapel and the Immaculata Parish. 

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SOPHOMORE RETREAT 2025 (PART 2)

Retreat Focus: Serving the Dear Neighbor 

Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

San Dieguito County Park

Address: 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Del Mar, CA 92014

Point of Contact: Mr, Ryan Martin-Spencer

Email: [email protected]
Lunch included

The Class of 2027 will meet for the second part of their retreat experience at San Dieguito County Park in Del Mar/Solana Beach to take their discussions on Service and put them to practice with meetings with Park Rangers, removing invasive plants, and planting native plants.   Additionally, there will be times of fellowship and fun with a catered lunch and community building activities on the (now much cleaner/served) park.

Students must arrange for their own transportation to the park on Thursday, January 9th and are encouraged to carpool.  Please arrive between 9:30 - 9:45 AM for check-in!  We will begin promptly at 10:00 AM with a meeting with Park Rangers.  Students should make arrangements to be picked up at 2:00 PM!

Please bring a reusable water bottle and any snacks you'd like to have/share as your work.  If your student has a pair of work gloves, please bring them.  If they do not, they will be given a pair to borrow for the day.  We ask all students and participants to wear long, jean pants that can get dirty, good socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes that can get dirty.  We also recommend that students dress in layers (sweatshirts for the morning), bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen!

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Retreat Week - attendance at both days of a student’s grade level retreat - is mandatory for all students.  Failure to participate in retreat week programming will result in students being placed on Activity Restriction including a loss of co-curricular privileges such as attending school dances, class activities, etc.  A parent or guardian is required to report a student's absence for the day by calling the main office at (619) 297-2266 or the parent/guardian emailing the student's assigned Assistant Principal (listed below).

Mrs. Jamie Flannery - (Last Names A-F) [email protected]

Mrs. Tiffany Rajski - (Last Names G-M) [email protected]

Mrs. Jen Meza - (Last Names N-Z) [email protected]

JUNIOR RETREAT 2025

Retreat Focus: Unifying Love

Thursday, January 9th | 3:00PM - Friday, January 10th 11:00 AM 

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Point of Contact: Mr. Harrison Trubitt

Email: [email protected] 

Dinner, Breakfast and Snacks Included

The entire Junior class will participate in their third all-class retreat with the special opportunity to stay overnight at OLP. The theme of the retreat focuses on the CSJ charism of Unifying Love. Students will experience small group faith sharing with a focus on fostering and celebrating sisterhood, community, and faith among the Class of 2026. Additionally, they will have chances to hear witness and testimony from their Senior sisters, have ample freetime and activities, and maybe even some special  late night snacks!

Juniors will NOT report to campus on January 6th, 7th, or 8th. Students are encouraged to use these days for serving in the community, self-care, and preparing for the start of the spring semester. 

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PACKING LIST FOR JUNIOR/SENIOR RETREATS ONLY

• Sleeping bag
• Pillows and blankets (anything you want to feel cozy!)
• Warm pajamas
• Change of clothes for the morning
• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, hand towel, etc.
• Reusable water bottle
• Journal and pens
• Eye shades and ear plugs recommended 
• Anything you personally need for one night (bare minimum is encouraged) 

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Retreat Week - attendance at both days of a student’s grade level retreat - is mandatory for all students.  Failure to participate in retreat week programming will result in students being placed on Activity Restriction including a loss of co-curricular privileges such as attending school dances, class activities, etc.  A parent or guardian is required to report a student's absence for the day by calling the main office at (619) 297-2266 or the parent/guardian emailing the student's assigned Assistant Principal (listed below).

Mrs. Jamie Flannery - (Last Names A-F) [email protected]

Mrs. Tiffany Rajski - (Last Names G-M) [email protected]

Mrs. Jen Meza - (Last Names N-Z) [email protected]

SENIOR RETREAT 2025

Retreat Focus: God’s Friendship 

Monday, January 6th, 8:00 AM - Tuesday, January 7th Noon 

Departing from OLP and traveling by bus to Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center | Julian, CA

Point of Contact: Mrs. Donna Allen

Email: [email protected] 

Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, and Snacks included

Cost: $40 per student

The Class of 2025 will come together off campus at Southern California’s premiere Catholic retreat center in Julian for their final all-class retreat. They will have the opportunity to be our first all-class, off-campus overnight retreat in over 5 years and get to enjoy their time together up in the mountains for a special overnight retreat. Their retreat begins on OLP’s campus at 8:00 AM  when we will load the buses and head up to Whispering Winders together.  

Seniors will hear personal testimonies from their peers of their challenges and joys in their personal faith journeys. Each participant will share and reflect during the retreat in an intimate small group setting. All seniors will enjoy firepits, treats, beautiful trails and outdoor activities, game room, and spending the night in beautiful, indoor accommodations. Then, we will board the buses at 10:00 AM Tuesday to drive back to OLP.  This retreat experience is meant to strengthen one’s individual relationship with God, deepen their sense of self through personal reflection, and deepen their bonds with their classmates as they head into their final semester at OLP. 

After their overnight retreat last year on campus the Class of 2025 asked us if they could PLEASE do their Senior retreat ‘up in the mountains.’   We wanted to do everything we could to make this special retreat happen for the girls this year, and make sure it is the very best it can possibly be.  OLP will cover 75% of the cost of the retreat per student. The cost of this special and memorable off-campus Senior Overnight Retreat for each student is $40. Financial assistance will be available on a case by case basis. Additional information about this payment and off-campus retreat will be sent out very soon.

Seniors will NOT report to campus on January 8th, 9th, or 10th. Students are encouraged to use these days for serving in the community, self-care, and preparing for the start of the spring semester. 

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PACKING LIST FOR JUNIOR/SENIOR RETREATS ONLY

• Sleeping bag
• Pillows and blankets (anything you want to feel cozy!)
• Warm pajamas
• Change of clothes for the morning
• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, hand towel, etc.
• Reusable water bottle
• Journal and pens
• Eye shades and ear plugs recommended 
• Anything you personally need for one night (bare minimum is encouraged) 

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Retreat Week - attendance at both days of a student’s grade level retreat - is mandatory for all students.  Failure to participate in retreat week programming will result in students being placed on Activity Restriction including a loss of co-curricular privileges such as attending school dances, class activities, etc.  A parent or guardian is required to report a student's absence for the day by calling the main office at (619) 297-2266 or the parent/guardian emailing the student's assigned Assistant Principal (listed below).

Mrs. Jamie Flannery - (Last Names A-F) [email protected]

Mrs. Tiffany Rajski - (Last Names G-M) [email protected]

Mrs. Jen Meza - (Last Names N-Z) [email protected]