Retreats

• Encounter with Christ (EWC)
  • Sponsored by the Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond.
  • It is held three times during each academic year.
  • It takes place Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon at one of two sites
    • One on the James River
    • Or in the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • College students from accross the diocese gather for a time of fellowship, prayer, study, and reflection.
  • The retreats are teamed by students and campus ministers.
  • POC: Murph
• Viaticus
  • CCM's student led weekend retreat for freshmen.
  • Held on the Outer Banks of North Carolina within earshot of crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The retreat seeks to ease matriculation by introducing students to college life.
  • Topics include
    • Dreams
    • Fears
    • Expectations
    • Choices and challenges
    • Faith on campus.
  • The weekend includes time for reflection, journaling, and discussion.
  • There is also plenty of time to enjoy sand, sun, and surf.
  • POC: MV Banks or Diane Nowell at diane.nowell.05@cnu.edu
• Freshman Figure 8
  • Servers to welcome freshman into the CCM and community and life at CNU.
  • During the fall semester small groups of freshman are paired with returning CCMers for eight weekly gatherings focusing on
    • Fellowship
    • Fun
    • Service
    • Faith sharing
  • POC: Brian Comer
• Twilight Retreats
  • Provide opportunities to learn about Catholicism.
  • Held three times each semester
  • Usually Friday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 10 p.m.
  • Topics explore
    • Our history
    • Tradition
    • Theology
    • Practice
  • Students from area colleges and universities are invited to join us.
  • Speakers include
    • Professors from local colleges
    • Catechists from area parishes
    • Leaders from ou community
  • CCMers provide hospitality
  • POC: Murph

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