The UMSL Catholic Newman Center

	Great Getaway 2010: Sept. 10 at 5pm to Sept. 11 at 3:30pm. A retreat for new and returning students to reconnect and meet new people. Pack your bag and grab your sleeping gear! Escape from the new semester for an overnight of fun to one of Missouri's beautiful state parks! Join us for this great opportunity to get away from it all; to meet other students, and to enjoy the great Missouri outdoors for only $10! It all begins with dinner at the Catholic Newman Center at 5 p.m. on Friday. Then we head out to Babler State Park for games, a campfire, s'mores, team building activities, reflections, sharing and good conversations. Don't worry, you sleep in a bed INDOORS with functional plumbing and clean showers. You're welcome. Register online here!
	Awakenings Retreat 2010: Oct. 15-Oct. 17 With the leadership of staff and students, the Awakening Retreat creates the space for students to become more awakened to the ever-present love of God. Take a weekend to renew and deepen your relationship with God and with each other. During the retreat, there are talks are given by students, opportunities to pray, reflect, share with small groups, and have LOADS of fun with bonfires and games! Invite your friends—come make new friends! Take a chance on yourself, you are worth it! More Information and Online Registration Here! Learn more about Awakenings or sign up online here!
	Busy Student Retreat 2011: Date TBA Too busy for a weekend retreat? The Busy Person's Retreat is the perfect opportunity for even those students who say they are too busy for a retreat! This experience is four days of guided spiritual direction for students who are too busy to take a whole weekend away. No packing, no traveling, no fees, no taking off from work or school! Just sign up for thirty minutes of shared reflection with a spirtual director for four days. You choose the times and the director you want! The times can even vary each day!
	Into the Deep Retreat 2011: Date TBA The title for "Into the Deep" comes from the scripture in Luke 5:4 where, after the fisherman catch nothing, Jesus tells them to "Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch." The goal of "Into the Deep" is to give students a chance to connect with the experiences and wisdom of guest speakers while offering the quiet, the time, and the space to explore their own depths for responses to the important things in their life.
	Twilight Retreats 10-11: Topics and Dates TBA This relaxing 3 hour retreat begins with dinner, emphasizes various themes, and concludes with reflection . The Catholic Newman Center usually holds one per semester and the theme changes each time as the students vote on what they would like to experience. In the past we have used topics such as "Centering Prayer", "How Saints are Canonized", "There's Something About Mary", "Letting Go: 101", and "A Taste of Silence". If you have anything you would like to talk about/experience/pray about, let Liz know at liz@cncumsl.org.
	Senior Retreat 2011: TBA The Senior Retreat is a workshop about learning healthy ways to integrate yourself into a new setting post-college. This night will address the emotional and spiritual changes found when we transition and offer practical advice for saying farewells, creating closure, welcoming new opportunities, and taking responsibility for your spiritual growth. Fr. Bill Kempf will moderate the evening with guest speakers. Invite other graduating seniors, all are welcome! All these classes are welcome: Graduates of August '10 Graduates of December '10 Future Graduates of May '11 Future Graduates of August '11