2024 Retreat Week Notes
We are excited to offer our 7th annual OLP Retreat Week experience January 8 - 12, 2024! 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 faculty and staff will retreat the morning of Monday, January 8, with the student retreat programming beginning on Monday afternoon.
Please read below to learn more about your daughter’s grade-specific retreat experience. After reading through this email, please fill out this google form to confirm your daughter’s attendance for her retreat and let us know if she has any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Should you have any questions regarding the Retreat Week schedule, please reach out to our Retreat Week Coordinator, Mrs. Brenna Hartman.
There are no additional fees to participate in OLP retreats. All costs are covered through tuition. Participation in Retreat Week is mandatory for all students. Students who are unable to make their designated class retreat day, will have another required retreat experience coordinated through the Director of Mission Integration, Mr. Ryan Martin-Spencer. If you need to report an anticipated attendance absence, please communicate with your Assistant Principal for your last name alpha-split as soon as possible. If it is due to illness, call the main office at 619.297.2266 or a parent/guardian may email your 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)
Frosh Retreat 2024
Retreat Focus: The Power of the OLP and CSJ Sisterhood
Theme: “Life is a Highway”
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (depending on traffic)
Location: Beginning at 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 retreat activities to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood among the OLP Class of 2027 as well as 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 NOT report to campus on January 8th, 9th, 11th, or 12th. Students are encouraged to use these days for serving in the community, self-care, and preparing for the start of the spring semester.
THIS IS A MANDATORY RETREAT. Students who are unable to make this retreat day, will have another required retreat experience coordinated through the Director of Mission Integration, Mr. Ryan Martin-Spencer. Parents are required to report students absences for the day by calling the main office at 619.297.2266 or emailing student's Assistant Principal (listed below). Failure to complete the make-up retreat may result in student's being placed on Activity Restriction including a loss of co-curricular privileges such as attending dances, athletics, etc.
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 2024 at USD Dillabough Ministry Center
Retreat Focus: Serving the Dear Neighbor
Theme: “Stewards of Flight 2026”
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 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 2026 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 2026 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 NOT report to campus on January 8th, 10th, 11th, or 12th. Students are encouraged to use these days for serving in the community, self-care, and preparing for the start of the spring semester.
THIS IS A MANDATORY RETREAT. Students who are unable to make this retreat day, will have another required retreat experience coordinated through the Director of Mission Integration, Mr. Ryan Martin-Spencer. Parents are required to report students absences for the day by calling the main office at 619.297.2266 or emailing student's Assistant Principal (listed below). Failure to complete the make-up retreat may result in student's being placed on Activity Restriction including a loss of co-curricular privileges such as attending dances, athletics, etc.
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]
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.
Junior Retreat 2024
Retreat Focus: Unifying Love
Theme: "Together We Are"
Monday, January 8, 2024 | 2:00 pm overnight on the OLP Campus till Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | 11:00 am
Location: OLP Campus Overnight
Point of Contacts: Mrs. Brenna Hartman and Harrison Trubitt
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Dinner, Breakfast and Snacks Included
Packing List for Junior Retreat
- 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)
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 2025.
Juniors will NOT report to campus on January 10th, 11th, or 12th. Students are encouraged to use these days for serving in the community, self-care, and preparing for the start of the spring semester.
THIS IS A MANDATORY RETREAT. Students who are unable to make this retreat day, will have another required retreat experience coordinated through the Director of Mission Integration, Mr. Ryan Martin-Spencer. Parents are required to report students absences for the day by calling the main office at 619.297.2266 or emailing student's Assistant Principal (listed below). Failure to complete the make-up retreat may result in student's being placed on Activity Restriction including a loss of co-curricular privileges such as attending dances, athletics, etc.
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 2024
Retreat Focus: God's Friendship
Theme: Special theme to be unveiled at the retreat for the seniors!
Thursday, January 11, 2024 | 12:00 pm overnight on the OLP Campus - Friday, January 12, 2024 | 11:00 am
Location: OLP Campus Overnight
Point of Contacts: Mrs. Donna Allen
Email: [email protected]
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast and Snacks Included
Packing List for Senior Retreat
- 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)
The Class of 2024 will come together on OLP’s campus for their final all-class retreat. They will have the campus to themselves for a special overnight retreat. 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 fire pits, treats, and a sleepover in the Event Center. 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.
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.
THIS IS A MANDATORY RETREAT. Students who are unable to make this retreat day, will have another required retreat experience coordinated through the Director of Mission Integration, Mr. Ryan Martin-Spencer. Parents are required to report students absences for the day by calling the main office at 619.297.2266 or emailing student's Assistant Principal (listed below). Failure to complete the make-up retreat may result in student's being placed on Activity Restriction including a loss of co-curricular privileges such as attending dances, athletics, etc.
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]
2024 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.
- There are no additional fees to participate in OLP retreat week experiences. All costs are covered through tuition. Participation in Retreat Week is mandatory for all students, and counted as a regular week of school.