2014 Women&#039;s ACTS Retreat

The 2014 Women's ACTS Retreat will be held Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center.

Registration will begin on January 18-19, 2014 after all Masses. ACTS retreat team members will be available after all Masses to answer any questions and help with the registration process.

What is an ACTS Retreat?

An ACTS retreat is a three-day and three-night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. The retreat begins on Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday at a Mass celebrated with the parish community. Retreats for men and retreats for women are given separately. The retreat focus is on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church are the guides for the retreats. The retreat takes on the traditions and atmosphere of the parish community sponsoring it. The retreat facilitates the attainment of a new or deeper relationship with the Lord through:

Adoration - the call by, acceptance of, and response to God
Community - the love and caring of each other
Theology - the study of God through scripture and the Catholic Faith
Service - to God and his people

Each retreat is conducted by a retreat "team" of 20-30 individuals who have attended prior ACTS retreats. Chosen by the retreat Director, the team organizes the retreat and ministers to the needs of the retreatants during the retreat weekend.