Retreats - Bellarmine College Preparatory
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Retreats - Bellarmine College Preparatory
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Retreats
Retreats are an essential part of developing young men to be reflective, thoughtful believers. Taking time away from the routine of the day and the "busyness" of life helps students gain perspective and evaluate priorities.
Missed Work Grace Policy
All Students
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Leaders in Mission
This retreat is open to leaders of clubs, affinity groups, and sports teams who wish to improve their leadership skills. The retreat provides an opportunity for students to examine their own leadership gifts and areas of growth as well as work with students in their club, affinity group, or athletic team to review their previous year and plan for the upcoming year. Retreat programming will be targeted and specific for students, depending on which extracurricular they are there to represent.
It is recommended that students only attend the retreat if they are already part of a club, affinity group, or athletic team attending the retreat and to attend the retreat with other students from their group
.
This retreat is open to all Bellarmine sophomores, juniors, and seniors (classes of 2028, 2027, and 2026).
Leaders In Mission Daily Retreat 2025
Siblings Retreat (Grade 6-8), High School, or College-Age Sibling
This retreat will be an opportunity for siblings to pray, reflect, enjoy a meal, attend mass, and engage in meaningful conversations together. We invite your Bellarmine student and their sibling (junior high (6-8), high school, or college age sibling) to take an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen their relationship in the light of God’s love. Participants will enjoy dinner together (provided by BCP).
Siblings Retreat, November 7
Diocesan Youth Retreat San Jose (Non-BCP Sponsored Retreat)
DYR (Diocesan Youth Retreat) is an annual summer retreat hosted by the Diocese of San Jose’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. This retreat takes place at Zephyr Point Conference Center in South Lake Tahoe.
DYR Registration
(Open)
Transfer Student Retreat
Transfer students gather together for one school day to get to know each other, and the Bellarmine community, better.
Transfer Student Retreat, September 19
Ever to Excel, Boston College (Non-BCP Sponsored Retreat)
Ever to Excel – Spiritual Exercises for high school students through Boston College
(please note this is not a BCP led retreat – just a link to a great opportunity for students to go on their own)
Come to Boston College for a week this summer and experience
Ever to Excel
. Guided by the wisdom of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, you will learn more about your place in the world and how to create a more meaningful life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality. Click on link below for more details and to register.
Ever to Excel Registration
(Open)
Freshman Retreat
The Freshman Overnight Retreat offers the entire class a chance to connect, grow, and experience Bellarmine’s foundational values together. Guided by faculty, staff, and their Big Brothers, freshmen will engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences that bring Ignatian spirituality to life.
Learn More About The Freshman Retreat
CLC Caring Life Community
Caring Life Community or CLC is a transformative program that not only fosters deep connections and personal growth among students but also nurtures their faith and spirituality. In this unique initiative, participants are assigned to small groups and gather weekly to share their stories, dreams, and challenges in a supportive and empathetic environment. Our program extends beyond personal growth, incorporating faith, scripture, reflective activities, and open dialogue to create a holistic and enriching experience.
CLC Caring Life Community
(Open)
Servant Leadership Overnight Retreat
This retreat is about growing in understanding of what it means to be a Servant Leader. Bellarmine identifies being "open to growth and leadership opportunities" as one of the values that every single student should develop by the time that he graduates. This retreat offers students time to reflect on their gifts and talents, recognize God’s invitation toward leadership, and consider the call to share their personal gifts and talents with others. Activities will include presentations, small group sharing, team building activities, and other prayer experiences. This is an overnight retreat.
Please do not register for SLOR if you have already attended. All SLOR retreats are for first-time attendees only.
Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once
.
Servant Leadership Overnight Retreat #1 October 22 – 23 (Closed)
Servant Leadership Overnight Retreat #2 March 25 – 26 (Closed)
Servant Leadership Overnight Retreat #3 April 22 - 23 (Closed). If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Bailey at
cbailey@bcp.org
.
Kairos
This four-day, overnight retreat is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to reflect on self and relationships with God, family, and friends. Through the experience of group discussion, prayer, and Sacraments, students are guided to see life in a new way, and more fully appreciate the remaining days of high school and the years ahead.
Please do not register for Kairos if you have already attended. All Kairos retreats are for first-time attendees only.
Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once
.
Kairos 173, September 9 – 12 (Closed)
Kairos 175, February 3 – 6
(Closed)
Kairos 176, March 17 – 20
(Waitlist)
Kairos 177, May 26 – 29
(Waitlist)
Kairos Leader Application
Already attended Kairos? What's next?
If you have already attended and wish to to apply to be a leader, please complete application below
Kairos Leader Application
(Open)
The Crew - Kairos Leadership on Campus
Have you already been on Kairos?
Join The Crew and be a part of a leadership team on campus that will bring the Kairos spirit to the BCP campus in an everyday way.
The Crew Application
(Open)
The Crew Formation
The Crew is a group of students who continue to grow and share the spiritual wisdom, care, and community grown on the Kairos retreat with the larger BCP community. This partial day experience will provide a day of fun in nature, connection, and creativity as The Crew strenghtens bonds and makes concrete plans to for the work ahead.
The Crew Formation
(Open)
"Every Family is Holy" - Parent-Child Retreat
The parent-child retreat has been a tradition for decades and we are blessed to continue sharing it with the BCP community. There will be time together and on your own to reflect, share, take a walk, pray, and experience time with your son.
Parent-Child Retreat, November 14
Kairos
This four-day, overnight retreat is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to reflect on self and relationships with God, family, and friends. Through the experience of group discussion, prayer, and Sacraments, students are guided to see life in a new way, and more fully appreciate the remaining days of high school and the years ahead.
Please do not register for Kairos if you have already attended. All Kairos retreats are for first-time attendees only.
Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once
.
Kairos 173, September 9 – 12 (Closed)
Kairos 174 (Seniors Only), January 13 – 16: This event is now full. Please contact Cindy Bailey at
cbailey@bcp.org
with any questions.
Kairos 175, February 3 – 6
(Closed)
Kairos 176, March 17 – 20
(Waitlist)
Kairos 177, May 26 – 29
(Waitlist)
Kairos Leader Application
Already attended Kairos? What's next?
If you have already attended and wish to to apply to be a leader, please complete application below
Kairos Leader Application
(Open)
The Crew - Kairos Leadership on Campus
Have you already been on Kairos?
Join The Crew and be a part of a leadership team on campus that will bring the Kairos spirit to the BCP campus in an everyday way.
The Crew Application
(Open)
The Crew Formation
The Crew is a group of students who continue to grow and share the spiritual wisdom, care, and community grown on the Kairos retreat with the larger BCP community. This partial day experience will provide a day of fun in nature, connection, and creativity as The Crew strenghtens bonds and makes concrete plans to for the work ahead.
The Crew Formation
(Open)
"Every Family is Holy" - Parent-Child Retreat
The parent-child retreat has been a tradition for decades and we are blessed to continue sharing it with the BCP community. There will be time together and on your own to reflect, share, take a walk, pray, and experience time with your son.
Parent-Child Retreat, November 14
What is a retreat?
Why should my child go on a retreat?
Do students have to be Catholic to go on a retreat?
Are retreats required?
Will my child be penalized for missing class?
Do I need to provide transportation?
How much does it cost?
How do I register?
A retreat is a chance to step away from the pace of everyday life and reflect on what matters most. Students spend time in prayer, conversation, community-building activities, games, and personal reflection. All are welcome—regardless of faith background.
Retreats give students time to recharge, connect more deeply with themselves, God, and others, and reflect on their personal and spiritual growth. Many describe them as a highlight of their Bellarmine experience.
No. While our retreats are rooted in Jesuit spirituality, students from all faiths—or no faith tradition—are welcome. Each retreat invites students to explore their beliefs in a thoughtful and respectful setting.
Retreats are optional, but they are a deeply valued part of life at Bellarmine. They provide space to reflect and grow into a “man for and with others.”
No. Students receive a grace period for any classes missed due to a retreat. See our
Missed Work Grace Policy
.
No. Bellarmine provides roundtrip transportation for all off-campus retreats.
Retreat costs vary based on duration and location. Tuition Assistance applies to retreat costs as well.
Scroll up on this page to the section titled "Retreat Registration" to view retreat options and register based on your student’s grade level.
Skip To Main Content
Retreats
Retreats are an essential part of developing young men to be reflective, thoughtful believers. Taking time away from the routine of the day and the "busyness" of life helps students gain perspective and evaluate priorities.
Missed Work Grace Policy
All Students
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Leaders in Mission
This retreat is open to leaders of clubs, affinity groups, and sports teams who wish to improve their leadership skills. The retreat provides an opportunity for students to examine their own leadership gifts and areas of growth as well as work with students in their club, affinity group, or athletic team to review their previous year and plan for the upcoming year. Retreat programming will be targeted and specific for students, depending on which extracurricular they are there to represent.
It is recommended that students only attend the retreat if they are already part of a club, affinity group, or athletic team attending the retreat and to attend the retreat with other students from their group
.
This retreat is open to all Bellarmine sophomores, juniors, and seniors (classes of 2028, 2027, and 2026).
Leaders In Mission Daily Retreat 2025
Siblings Retreat (Grade 6-8), High School, or College-Age Sibling
This retreat will be an opportunity for siblings to pray, reflect, enjoy a meal, attend mass, and engage in meaningful conversations together. We invite your Bellarmine student and their sibling (junior high (6-8), high school, or college age sibling) to take an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen their relationship in the light of God’s love. Participants will enjoy dinner together (provided by BCP).
Siblings Retreat, November 7
Diocesan Youth Retreat San Jose (Non-BCP Sponsored Retreat)
DYR (Diocesan Youth Retreat) is an annual summer retreat hosted by the Diocese of San Jose’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. This retreat takes place at Zephyr Point Conference Center in South Lake Tahoe.
DYR Registration
(Open)
Transfer Student Retreat
Transfer students gather together for one school day to get to know each other, and the Bellarmine community, better.
Transfer Student Retreat, September 19
Ever to Excel, Boston College (Non-BCP Sponsored Retreat)
Ever to Excel – Spiritual Exercises for high school students through Boston College
(please note this is not a BCP led retreat – just a link to a great opportunity for students to go on their own)
Come to Boston College for a week this summer and experience
Ever to Excel
. Guided by the wisdom of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, you will learn more about your place in the world and how to create a more meaningful life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality. Click on link below for more details and to register.
Ever to Excel Registration
(Open)
Freshman Retreat
The Freshman Overnight Retreat offers the entire class a chance to connect, grow, and experience Bellarmine’s foundational values together. Guided by faculty, staff, and their Big Brothers, freshmen will engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences that bring Ignatian spirituality to life.
Learn More About The Freshman Retreat
CLC Caring Life Community
Caring Life Community or CLC is a transformative program that not only fosters deep connections and personal growth among students but also nurtures their faith and spirituality. In this unique initiative, participants are assigned to small groups and gather weekly to share their stories, dreams, and challenges in a supportive and empathetic environment. Our program extends beyond personal growth, incorporating faith, scripture, reflective activities, and open dialogue to create a holistic and enriching experience.
CLC Caring Life Community
(Open)
Servant Leadership Overnight Retreat
This retreat is about growing in understanding of what it means to be a Servant Leader. Bellarmine identifies being "open to growth and leadership opportunities" as one of the values that every single student should develop by the time that he graduates. This retreat offers students time to reflect on their gifts and talents, recognize God’s invitation toward leadership, and consider the call to share their personal gifts and talents with others. Activities will include presentations, small group sharing, team building activities, and other prayer experiences. This is an overnight retreat.
Please do not register for SLOR if you have already attended. All SLOR retreats are for first-time attendees only.
Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once
.
Servant Leadership Overnight Retreat #1 October 22 – 23 (Closed)
Servant Leadership Overnight Retreat #2 March 25 – 26 (Closed)
Servant Leadership Overnight Retreat #3 April 22 - 23 (Closed). If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Bailey at
cbailey@bcp.org
.
Kairos
This four-day, overnight retreat is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to reflect on self and relationships with God, family, and friends. Through the experience of group discussion, prayer, and Sacraments, students are guided to see life in a new way, and more fully appreciate the remaining days of high school and the years ahead.
Please do not register for Kairos if you have already attended. All Kairos retreats are for first-time attendees only.
Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once
.
Kairos 173, September 9 – 12 (Closed)
Kairos 175, February 3 – 6
(Closed)
Kairos 176, March 17 – 20
(Waitlist)
Kairos 177, May 26 – 29
(Waitlist)
Kairos Leader Application
Already attended Kairos? What's next?
If you have already attended and wish to to apply to be a leader, please complete application below
Kairos Leader Application
(Open)
The Crew - Kairos Leadership on Campus
Have you already been on Kairos?
Join The Crew and be a part of a leadership team on campus that will bring the Kairos spirit to the BCP campus in an everyday way.
The Crew Application
(Open)
The Crew Formation
The Crew is a group of students who continue to grow and share the spiritual wisdom, care, and community grown on the Kairos retreat with the larger BCP community. This partial day experience will provide a day of fun in nature, connection, and creativity as The Crew strenghtens bonds and makes concrete plans to for the work ahead.
The Crew Formation
(Open)
"Every Family is Holy" - Parent-Child Retreat
The parent-child retreat has been a tradition for decades and we are blessed to continue sharing it with the BCP community. There will be time together and on your own to reflect, share, take a walk, pray, and experience time with your son.
Parent-Child Retreat, November 14
Kairos
This four-day, overnight retreat is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to reflect on self and relationships with God, family, and friends. Through the experience of group discussion, prayer, and Sacraments, students are guided to see life in a new way, and more fully appreciate the remaining days of high school and the years ahead.
Please do not register for Kairos if you have already attended. All Kairos retreats are for first-time attendees only.
Retreats are not meant to be attended more than once
.
Kairos 173, September 9 – 12 (Closed)
Kairos 174 (Seniors Only), January 13 – 16: This event is now full. Please contact Cindy Bailey at
cbailey@bcp.org
with any questions.
Kairos 175, February 3 – 6
(Closed)
Kairos 176, March 17 – 20
(Waitlist)
Kairos 177, May 26 – 29
(Waitlist)
Kairos Leader Application
Already attended Kairos? What's next?
If you have already attended and wish to to apply to be a leader, please complete application below
Kairos Leader Application
(Open)
The Crew - Kairos Leadership on Campus
Have you already been on Kairos?
Join The Crew and be a part of a leadership team on campus that will bring the Kairos spirit to the BCP campus in an everyday way.
The Crew Application
(Open)
The Crew Formation
The Crew is a group of students who continue to grow and share the spiritual wisdom, care, and community grown on the Kairos retreat with the larger BCP community. This partial day experience will provide a day of fun in nature, connection, and creativity as The Crew strenghtens bonds and makes concrete plans to for the work ahead.
The Crew Formation
(Open)
"Every Family is Holy" - Parent-Child Retreat
The parent-child retreat has been a tradition for decades and we are blessed to continue sharing it with the BCP community. There will be time together and on your own to reflect, share, take a walk, pray, and experience time with your son.
Parent-Child Retreat, November 14
What is a retreat?
Why should my child go on a retreat?
Do students have to be Catholic to go on a retreat?
Are retreats required?
Will my child be penalized for missing class?
Do I need to provide transportation?
How much does it cost?
How do I register?
A retreat is a chance to step away from the pace of everyday life and reflect on what matters most. Students spend time in prayer, conversation, community-building activities, games, and personal reflection. All are welcome—regardless of faith background.
Retreats give students time to recharge, connect more deeply with themselves, God, and others, and reflect on their personal and spiritual growth. Many describe them as a highlight of their Bellarmine experience.
No. While our retreats are rooted in Jesuit spirituality, students from all faiths—or no faith tradition—are welcome. Each retreat invites students to explore their beliefs in a thoughtful and respectful setting.
Retreats are optional, but they are a deeply valued part of life at Bellarmine. They provide space to reflect and grow into a “man for and with others.”
No. Students receive a grace period for any classes missed due to a retreat. See our
Missed Work Grace Policy
.
No. Bellarmine provides roundtrip transportation for all off-campus retreats.
Retreat costs vary based on duration and location. Tuition Assistance applies to retreat costs as well.
Scroll up on this page to the section titled "Retreat Registration" to view retreat options and register based on your student’s grade level.