Buckeye Awakening Retreat
Faith filled. Fun. Refreshing.
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The Awakening Retreat is a nationally-known weekend retreat program that has been transforming the lives of Catholic college students across the country.
The retreat is an amazing experience, and we can't wait for you to be part of it! It's different from any other retreat. So, if you've been on dozens of retreats or are new on your faith path, Buckeye Awakening is the place for you. The retreat is designed to help college students deepen their faith and relationship with God through prayer, reflection, and fun activities with their peers, and it strives to foster an “awakening” to Christ’s presence’s in their lives, in the Church, and in the world.
Our Buckeye Awakening Retreats are held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center in Newark, Ohio, which has more than 500 acres of beautifully wooded grounds. In just 2.5 years, over 530 students have participated in Buckeye Awakening!
So, do something great for yourself and your faith: get away from campus for a weekend that will allow you to make amazing new friends, reflect on your life, and better understand your calling.
Upcoming Retreat Dates
Buckeye Awakening #6: April 20-22, 2012
Buckeye Awakening #7: Oct. 12-14, 2012
Buckeye Awakening #8: March 1-3, 2013
Apply for Buckeye Awakening #5
Please review all the following details before you click on the application link.
- Apply online. Everyone is placed on a waiting list, so disregard the notice that registration for the event is full. If you are accepted, your payment will be processed and you will be notified if you are accepted.
- The cost for the weekend is $45, which includes meals, a t-shirt, lodging, supplies, and transportation. You will be asked for payment information when you apply online.
- For those accepted to go on the retreat, gather at the Newman Center on Fri., Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Social Hall on the third floor. Overnight parking is not allowed at the Newman Center, and retreaters are not allowed to drive themselves to the retreat center. The retreat will conclude by 5 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 13.
- Remember to bring no linens on retreat, as all of your bedding, pillows, etc. are provided by the retreat center.
- Bring a snack (bag of chips, cookies, etc.) to share with the group for the retreat.
- Remember to eat before you come on Friday or bring something to eat with you.
- Cancelation Fee: There is a $25 cancellation fee; no refunds 10 days or less before first date of the retreat.
For more information, contact Austin Schafer at (614) 291-4674 x116.
