Spiritual retreats are formative spaces that are offered to young people in the last grades of high school as an opportunity to strengthen their spiritual, human and faith growth. They are experiences that invite us to deepen one’s own life, favoring a personal encounter with God and the discovery of the meaning of our own existence.

These meetings provide a privileged time for discernment, inner listening, prayer, dialogue and reflection. Through various dynamics and moments of cordiality, young people can share their experiences, recognize their gifts and challenges, and learn to order their lives based on the values of the Gospel.

Retreats also promote community life, helping to accept and value differences, recognize others as brothers and sisters, strengthen fraternity, grow in love, and develop an attitude of generous and committed service.

They are also an opportunity to learn to look at reality with a critical, compassionate and hopeful gaze, discovering the presence of God in daily situations and in the challenges presented by today’s world. In this way, young people are encouraged to take an active role in building a more just, supportive and fraternal society, inspired by the charism of the Company of Mary.

In short, spiritual retreats are an experience of encounter, growth and transformation that helps young people to know themselves better, strengthen their faith and project their lives with greater freedom, responsibility and a sense of mission.