The Freshman retreat focuses on a relationship with God and others. The freshmen are divided into small groups which the Seniors lead. They conduct frank discussions concerning self-esteem, reaching out to others for help, and experiencing the sacraments to be closer to God. The goal of the retreat is to get them to look at the choices they will have to make before they have to make them and then encourage them to make the right ones. Exericses involves students participating in activities that require a group to work together to solve.
Students also listen to talks given by Senior team members and share in small group discussions.
A nature walk also offers some time for reflection.