Retreats Information

Middle School

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6th Grade: I am IMAGO DEI…I am PURE GIFT

The Imago Dei retreat helps students understand that they are created in the image of God (imago dei) and have been given certain gifts to build up the kingdom of God.
7th Grade: I Choose Courage

The I Choose Courage retreat challenges students to be courageous in order to live a righteous path in life that seeks the Lord through a journey of self-discovery.
8th Grade: Journey

The Journey retreat invites students to reflect on their Chaminade experience by helping them discern their role in our community, how they have grown spiritually, and celebrating their achievements in preparation for graduation.

High School

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9th Grade: Pillars – Stand Firm in our Marianist Tradition

The Pillars retreat provides freshmen with the opportunity to explore the Marianist charism (to be formed by Mary for the mission of Christ) and what it means to be a Marianist student. This is the only high school retreat that is required of students, as occurs during the school day. This retreat is a two-day experience in the first semester, with one day on campus and the other day engaging in a service experience off campus. Students will receive information through their Theology class in the Fall.
10th Grade: Lumos – You Are the Light of the World

Lumos is a retreat designed to help you understand yourself as light for others, show your good works, and glorify God. It is part of our Catholic- Marianist school to derive our radiance from Christ and reveal Him to others. This is a 3-day overnight retreat held at Circle V Ranch Camp in Santa Barbara.
11th Grade: Emmaus – Walk Together on a Faith-Filled Journey

Emmaus Emmaus is a community-building retreat focused on recognizing Christ all around us in our everyday lives. As a Catholic- Marianist school, we believe that it is through strengthening our “Family Spirit” that we are able to support each other on retreat and beyond. This is a 3-day overnight retreat and is held at Canyon Creek Retreat Center in Lake Hughes, Ca.
12th Grade: Kairos - Live in God’s Time

The Kairos Retreat experience is a special time to reflect on who you are and who you want to be. As a Catholic-Marianist school, we believe that in order to form our faith, we must take time to reflect and listen, to better understand God’s call in our lives. This is a 4-day overnight retreat and is held at either Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre or Canyon Creek Retreat Center in Lake Hughes, Ca.

Campus Ministry offers grade-level retreats throughout the year. Retreats help students deepen their relationship with God and build community with their peers. Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, Chaminade retreats promote a spirit of community that enables students to look beyond themselves and see the uniqueness and value of others as being created in God’s image.

OTHER INFORMATION

RETREATS: Pillars (9th gr.), Lumos (10th gr.), Emmaus (11th gr.), Kairos (12th gr.). For details, please see your grade level drop-down menu below.
RETREAT DATES: 10th - 12th grades can choose the retreat date that works best for your schedule. The 9th-grade retreat is on both days, October 15 and October 16, 2025. See below for more details.
ARE RETREATS MANDATORY? Ninth graders are required to attend. Retreats for grades 10 – 12 are NEVER mandatory, but fill up quickly, so register early as space is limited.
WAITLIST: If retreat is marked FULL, please email Mrs. Gersten at bgersten@chaminade.org to be put on a waitlist.
FEE: Retreats for grades 10 -12 are $50.00 to register. * If retreat is canceled due to changes in guidelines from LA DPH or other natural disaster, you will receive a full refund. The 9th-grade retreat is free.
WHO ELSE IS ATTENDING: Click the retreat date for a list of who has registered to attend. Please note, lists are updated once a week.
WHAT SHOULD I PACK: See “Packing Lists” link below.

Detailed Retreat Information

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Seniors: Kairos

Retreat Locations :
Mater Dolorosa or Canyon Creek Retreat Center
Fee: $50.00

Kairos 1 (#206)
Date: Tuesday, September 23 – Friday, September 26, 2025
Location: Mater Dolorosa
700 N. Sunnyside Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Mandatory Parent Meeting:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 7 pm, High School Library

Kairos 2 (#207)
Date: Tuesday, November 11 – Friday, November 14, 2025
Location: Mater Dolorosa
700 N. Sunnyside Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Mandatory Parent Meeting:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7 pm, High School Library

Kairos 3 (#208)
Date: Tuesday, February 3 – Friday, February 6, 2026
Location: Canyon Creek Retreat Center
18651 Pine Canyon Rd. Lake Hughes, CA 93532
Mandatory Parent Meeting:
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7 pm, High School Library

Kairos 4 (#209)
Date: Sunday, March 29 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Location: Mater Dolorosa
700 N. Sunnyside Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Mandatory Parent Meeting:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7 pm, High School Library

Summer Kairos (#210)
Class of 2027 – Invitation Only.
Date: Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026
Location: TBD
Mandatory Parent Meeting:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 7 pm, High School Library

STUDENTS MAY NOT ATTEND KAIROS IF THE PARENT DOES NOT ATTEND THE MANDATORY PARENT MEETING. Students may not attend in place of a parent (even if you are 18).
Juniors: Emmaus

Retreat Location:
Canyon Creek Retreat Center
8651 Pine Canyon Rd. Lake Hughes, CA 93532
(661) 724-9184
Fee: $50.00

Emmaus 1: Wednesday, October 8 – Friday, October 10. 2025

Emmaus 2: Friday, January 23 – Sunday, January 25, 2026

Emmaus 3: Wednesday, March 18 – Friday, March 20, 2026
Sophomores: Lumos

Retreat Location:
Circle V Ranch
2550 CA-154 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 686-2696
Fee: $50.00

Lumos 1: Wednesday, September 10 – Friday, September 12, 2025

Lumos 2: Wednesday, November 5 – Friday, November 7, 2025

Lumos 3: Wednesday, February 25 – Friday, February 27, 2026

Lumos 4: Wednesday, April 22 – Friday, April 24, 2026
Freshmen: Pillars
9th Grade Freshmen Retreat
Stand Firm in our Marianist Tradition
- Attendance requirement: This is the only high school retreat that is REQUIRED to attend.
- Fee: NONE
- Location: Students will spend one day on campus and another day on a service field trip at Poverty Encounter/Children’s Hunger Fund in Sylmar. Transportation is provided. Permission slips are given out in theology class.
- Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (8:30 am – 2 pm) AND Thursday, October 16, 2025 (8:30 am – 3 pm)
  On Campus and at Children’s Hunger Fund
  13931 Balboa Blvd. Sylmar, CA (800) 708-7589
- Registration: Students do not need to register, although a permission slip will be sent home through your theology class for the off-campus at Children’s Hunger Fund. Students will be assigned which day they will attend each site. Every student is required to attend both days.
- Lunch: Bring your own sack lunch on the day students go on the Service Field Trip. Lunch is provided when students are on campus.
- Dress: Jeans allowed in good condition (no rips/frays/tears). Please wear closed-toed shoes. Please follow appropriate non-uniform dress code guidelines (e.g., not tank tops, bare midriffs, short shorts, etc.) Dress in layers in case of cooler weather.
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Retreat Centers

Circle V Ranch
2550 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Mater Dolorosa
700 N Sunnyside Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Canyon Creek Retreat Center
18651 Pine Canyon Rd. Lake Hughes, CA 93532
Packing Lists

Packing Lists
Kairos - (Senior) - Mater Dolorosa
Circle V Ranch
Canyon Creek Retreat Center
Interested in Being a Leader?

Please complete the Retreat Leader Application if you are interested in being a leader for Pillars, Lumos, or Emmaus.

Please complete the Kairos Leader Application if you are interested in being a Kairos leader.