2025 Retreat Week Notes
We are excited to offer our 8th annual OLP Retreat Week experience January 6 - 10, 2025! The OLP retreat program celebrates and is rooted in the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph to foster unifying love in service to the dear neighbor without distinction. Each grade level will explore a unique piece of this CSJ charism. The OLP student retreat programming begins on Monday morning.
Please read below to learn more about your daughter’s grade-specific retreat experience.
Should you have any questions regarding the Retreat Week schedule, please reach out to our Retreat Week Coordinator, Mr. Harrison Trubitt.
Unless otherwise noted, there are no additional fees to participate in OLP retreats. All costs are covered through tuition. 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 their experience 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)
- Mrs. Tiffany Rajski (Last Names G-M)
- Mrs. Jen Meza - (Last Names N-Z)
Families, we would be so appreciative of donations of drinks and snacks for this special week. If you are able to donate the following or similar non-perishable items, please drop them off at the Front Office by December 20th. If you have questions, please email [email protected]g. Thank you for your support!
- Individual bags of Chips
- Individual bags of Cookies
- Granola Bars
- Cans of Sodas/Beverages (e.g., Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, 7-UP, LaCroix)
- Individually Wrapped Fruit Snacks
- Additional Individual bags of snacks
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]
2025 Overall Retreat Week Reminders
- In the spirit of presence, unifying love, and sisterhood, students, including retreat leaders, will be challenged to participate in a Cell Phone Free Retreat Experience during the duration of the retreat week. Please keep cell phones silenced and out of sight. Students may use their cell phones at the end of retreat, to communicate with parents regarding pick-up.
- During Retreat Week non-uniform dress is encouraged. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes per the non-uniform dress guidelines in the Parent-Student Handbook.
- All students are asked to bring a reusable water bottle, personal journal, and pen. Snacks and meals are provided. Please see the packing list specific for Junior and Senior overnight Retreats listed above.
Guided by our CSJ sisters and the charism of "unifying love", our retreat programming is centered around a spirituality of belonging.
Retreats are planned and facilitated by student leaders and are created to welcome each and every student, no matter their faith practices or where they are on their spiritual journey.
Fix your heart on God’s dream. Let it guide everything
CSJ Maxim 16
In order to meet the many demands on students life today, OLP has a unique retreat model that helps our students to value and prioritize their spiritual journey. With our model of “Retreat Week”, all grade-level retreats take place during a week of no academic classes, removing additional academic burdens. With this model, students are not asked to choose between valuable instructional class time and faith formation. This allows them to focus on their retreat and faith experience.
- Our retreat programming is mission-centered and focuses on faith development, spiritual growth, sisterhood, and community building. Although Retreat Week is the only time of the year that we offer all-class retreats, additional retreat opportunities are offered throughout the year.
- Unless otherwise noted, there are no additional fees to participate in OLP retreats. All costs are covered through tuition. Retreat Week - attendance at both days of a student’s grade level retreat - is mandatory for all students.