CYO St. Peter - 2022 Summer Retreat

During the week participants will engage in talks, small and large group discussions, mass, adoration, prayer, confession, service, and community building activities to aid them in their journey toward a deeper union with Christ and growth in personal holiness.

Outdoor Activities

I, as assigned parent/guardian understand my child(ren) will be involved in optional outdoor activities such as outdoor sports, swimming, running, canoeing and fishing. Adequate water and breaks will be provided during all activities.

I, as assigned parent/guardian, grant permission for my above mentioned child/children
to participate in this parish activity at location away from the parish site. This activity will take place under the guidance and direction of parish employees and/or volunteers from St. Peter Parish, Covington.
As parent and/or legal guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor (“participant”).
I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless and defend St. Peter Parish, Covington, its officers, directors and agents, and the New Orleans Archdiocese, coaches, chaperones, or representatives associated with the event, arising from or in connection with my child attending the event or in connection with any illness or injury or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate the parish, its officers, directors and agents, and the New Orleans Archdiocese, coaches, chaperones, or representatives associated with the activity for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses arising in connection therewith.

Rules for Participants

Participants must conduct himself/herself in a respectful and Christian manner at all times. Remember, you are reflecting St. Peter Catholic Church in everything that you do this week.

Participants should not be in rooms or go back to rooms, except during room time, without permission from a leader. Participants are expected to be quiet and in their beds at the designated “lights out” time. You may not leave your room without permission from a leader during the night.

Participants are not permitted in the rooms of the opposite sex AT ANY TIME (Not even if the door is open. NO EXCEPTIONS.) Parents and clergy will be called if these rules are violated.

Showering and Deodorizing are NOT optional. Be considerate of those around you and keep your area and yourself clean.

For the duration of the retreat, habitual profane language, smoking, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, weapons, vapes or E-cigarettes, etc. on and off retreat facility are not allowed during this retreat. Parents and clergy will be called if these rules are violated.

Cellphones rules are to be followed during the entirety of retreat.

No complaining.

Eat and drink regularly. It is very important that you hydrate and eat well (even if you do not care for the meals served).

Stay with the group. Follow rules for planned activities. No wandering off on trails or skipping out on events. Be open to what is in store for you and go with the flow.

Participants are not allowed to leave the property at any time without permission from Youth Minister. Parents and clergy will be called if these rules are violated.

Anyone violating these rules will be asked to talk with the Youth Minister. In cases of serious violation parents and clergy will be called. A participant may be asked to leave the retreat at the discretion of clergy and youth minister.

Cell Phone Rules

We are entering into a spiritual retreat and leaving the outside world behind for a few days.
An important part of this retreat is to detach from noise and unplug.

Therefore, cell phone use will be restricted to once a day at a designated time or for emergencies.

Phones and electronic devices will not be allowed in the rooms.

If you choose to bring a cell phone, it will be checked in and held in a secure location.
If you choose not to bring a phone, you may use Mrs. Ashley Gervais's phone to check in at home.

Please do not bring any other electronic devices on the retreat such as ipads, notebooks, ipods or laptops.

All phones will be returned after Mass on the last day allowing time to take pictures and share your experience.

We are striving to achieve a closer relationship with the people present and Christ Himself. Disconnecting for 4 days will aid in this journey and will be something you will always remember.

Terms:

I understand that registering for the St. Peter High School CYO Summer Retreat commits me to act in an appropriate Christian manner towards both my peers and adults and to obey the St. Peter Youth Ministry Rules as stated by the St. Peter Youth Minister and Pastor. In cases of inappropriate and/or dangerous behavior, the Youth Minister/Pastor shall determine the appropriate action, including both suspension and/or expulsion.