Georgetown University: Five-Day Ignatian Retreat

Who: Students (Undergraduate, Graduate, Medical & Law), Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Spouses

When:  January 7-12, 2010

EXTENDED Application Deadline: December 10, 2009    December 14, 2009

Final Payment Deadline: December 17, 2009

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

A generous donor has made funds available to assist students who may find the retreat fee out of their reach.
Please contact Sr. Helen Scarry for info.

**Please note that the University will be closed for the holidays starting December 24 and not re-open until January 4. Please ensure that any questions are addressed prior to this break.**

This retreat is geared toward helping participants recognize and grow in their relationship with God through Jesus Christ, deepen their prayer life, and discern and live out their deepest desires. The five-and-a-half days of silence are punctuated by Chaplain talks, daily individual spiritual direction, time for prayer and meditation, and Mass. Retreatants have ample time for relaxation and exploring the grounds of the retreat center. The Five-Day Ignatian Retreat is a great way to go deeper in faith and life.

Application: Because the format of this retreat is so unique, with a mixture of silence, prayer and spiritual guidance, those interested will be asked to provide a detailed description of why they would like to attend.  The application will help ensure that everyone applying understands and is properly prepared for this style retreat.  Campus Ministry will notify the applicants when they are accepted and/or if there are any further questions.    

Eligibility: This program is by application only for Georgetown juniors, seniors, graduate students, faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni. Spouses and non-degree GU students are invited to apply and will be considered on a space-available basis. Georgetown affiliation is required. Sophomores and non-Christians interested in the retreats are requested to contact Sr. Helen Scarry at (202) 687-5996 before applying.

Fees:
GU Degree Students:  $100*
GU Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Non-Degree Students:  $325
Those Who Have Made the Retreat Before, Spouses:  $375

This fee includes transportation from Georgetown, lodging, meals, and materials. Please ensure that you read our Retreat Payment Policy.

Make checks payable to: CM Retreat Programs and mail to:
Catholic Retreats
Office of Campus Ministry
113 Healy Building
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057

*This year, retreat fees for students have been reduced thanks to a generous gift from the Amaturo Catholic Retreat Fund. The regular fee is $150. If the fee remains prohibitive, please do not hesitate to contact Sr. Helen Scarry for further financial assistance.

For more information, please email us or call 202-687-6639.

Five Day Ignatian Retreat Photo Album

If you are NOT AFFILIATED with the university, but are still interested in attending a religious retreat, please consider these alternatives:

If you would like to attend an Ignatian retreat, please visit the following website, which provides a national list of Jesuit Retreat Centers. Contact the specific location for further details.

Jesuit Spiritual Programs

These local retreat centers provide a variety of spiritual programs that may suit your interests, needs and time frame. Please contact them directly to learn of their schedules.

Bon Secours Spiritual Center
Washington Retreat House
Dominican Retreat House
Priestfield Pastoral Center