CATHOLIC RETREAT WEEKEND

JULY 31 - AUGUST 2
CAMP SCOTTIE
HOWARD CITY, MI

REGISTRATION INFO COMING SOON

by young adults. for young adults.

We’re a collective of Catholic young adults from around the Grand Rapids area, with the vision of offering a fellowship-focused and Christ-centered weekend retreat experience for young adults in West Michigan. Come away for time spent in authentic Catholic community, with ample opportunity for prayer, sacraments, and life-giving leisure in the midst of creation.

“I cAME THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE LIFE, AND HAVE IT MORE ABUNDANTLY”
- JOHN 10:10

RETREAT THEME:

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

TAKEN

What does it mean to be particularly chosen & to belong to God?

BLESSED

What does it mean to be set apart & uniquely gifted?

BROKEN

What does it mean to live sacrificially & make a self-offering?

GIVEN

What does it mean to share the good news with others?

REGISTRATION INFO COMING SOON

RETREAT INFO \ FAQ

  • Date: July 31 - August 2

    Location: Camp Scottie | Howard City, MI

    Arrival: Friday, July 31 @ 7-8pm

    Departure: Sunday, August 2 @ 12pm

    Retreat will consist of:

    • Mass & Confession

    • Adoration / Prayer Time

    • Rec & Leisure Time

    • Keynote Talks

    • Small Group Discussion

    • etc.

    Retreat cost: TBD

    Registration will open in early June

  • The age range is generally 21-33 years old.

    This is intended to be for post-college young professionals, primarily from West Michigan, but people from visiting areas are welcome to register.

    Young parents with children are welcome to join - see the young families info tab for more.

  • Camp Scottie has large indoor bunk rooms with limited capacity. Up to 20 of each sex can select to sleep in the bunk rooms when registering.

    Most of the group will be camping in tents. Tents will not be provided. Retreatants who select to camp will be expected to bring their own tents, bedding, etc.. Retreatants can indicate who they will be in a tent with when registering.

  • Meals will be provided:

    • 3 meals Saturday (B, L, D)

    • 1 meal Sunday (B)

    Dietary restrictions will be accounted for when registering & we will do our best to accommodate.

  • The hope is for a large scale retreat experience, of over 100 young adults, from across West Michigan.

    We have a general capacity of 150 registrants.

  • Young adults who are married and have children are still welcome to join on this retreat. Parents would be responsible for keeping track of their children, but young children are welcome.

    For parents with little kids who may prefer to sleep at home, there will be a registration option for “day camping”.

  • We hope to provide a large scale, community-building, and Christ-focused retreat experience. The goals:

    • Create space for Catholic community

    • Facilitate an encounter with Jesus

    • Equip & launch leaders for apostolate

  • This retreat is run by a group of 30 lay Catholic young adults from around the greater Grand Rapids area.

    Resources and supplies come from a mix of Catholic parishes and funds from retreat registrant costs.

  • For any further questions, please contact abundantliferetreatgr@gmail.com