As you prepare for the Duc in Altum Youth Retreat, here are a few items you should pack:

• Bible
• Prayer journal
• Rosary
• Alarm clock
• Portable toiletries
• Shower shoes
• Warm coat, hat, gloves, boots (for outdoor activities)
• Casual clothing
• Sunday Best Outfit
• Sweater or sweatshirt
• Tennis shoes
• Drawstring bag or backpack (for carrying around Bible and personal items)
• Towel & washcloth
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow

Your retreat is a time to be away from the world and reconnect with God, so we ask that you leave your tablet, laptop, and other electronic devices at home.

You may bring your cell phone to let your family know of your safe arrival, but we will ask you to check it in with us when the retreat begins. Your cell phone will be kept in a safe place and returned to you at the end of the retreat.

Price

Registration $125.00

• Shuttle to and from Pittsburgh International Airport $20.00
• The cost of registration includes lodging for 2 nights, meals, snacks, and drinks.

Required Paperwork

After you register, we will ask you to fill out the required paperwork in order to attend the retreat.

You can fax your printed and signed forms to 740–314-4333 or mail them to:

Attn: Registration
Apostolate for Family Consecration
3375 County Rd. 36
Bloomingdale, OH 43910

The Duc in Altum Youth Retreats take place at Catholic Familyland®—a place set apart for families and home of the Holy Family of Fatima Prayer Site.

Catholic Familyland is:

• About 20 minutes from Franciscan University of Steubenville
• Only 45 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport

Our address:
3375 County Rd. 36
Bloomingdale, OH 43910

If you are flying to the Duc in Altum Youth Retreat, the closest airport is Pittsburgh International Airport. We offer a shuttle service to and from this airport for a small $10.00 fee.

Airport Shuttle Schedule
Arrival pick-up: Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Departure drop-off: Monday at 3:00 p.m.

Food

The following will be provided throughout the retreat:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Dessert
• Snacks & drinks

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know when you register. We will do our best to accommodate your dietary needs. However, in some instances we may not be able to satisfy your needs. In this case, we will contact you and ask you to bring your own food to the retreat. Regarding nut allergies, we may be able to provide nut-free options but we are not a nut-free center. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns about this policy.

Lodging

During the Duc in Altum Youth Retreat, the guys and girls will stay in separate buildings and have separate activities. (Don’t worry! There will be a chance to socialize with each other after the retreat.)

Redeemer Hall: For the young men

Vianney Center: For the young women.

What to Expect:

• Our rooms are dorm-style, which means that you can expect to share the common bathroom on your wing with other retreatants.
• Due to the number of retreatants, we are not able to provide linens for this retreat. Please bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and towels.

Why do I need a retreat?

The word “retreat” means to move away from a place or situation, or to abandon old ways of destruction and begin again.

The Duc in Altum Youth Retreat is a chance to reconnect with our Lord and leave behind anything that is getting in the way of your relationship with Him. It’s a time to rediscover who He is and who you are in Him.

This retreat also brings you together with other young Catholics, so that you can be encouraged by knowing you are not alone in this journey of life.

How can I contact my child?

We will email you an emergency phone number a few weeks before the Duc in Altum Youth Retreat. In case of an emergency, please call the emergency contact to reach your son or daughter.

What are your payment/refund policies?

Payment Policy

Payment is due in full at the time you register for the Duc in Altum Youth Retreat.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Cancellations which occur 30 or more days before the Youth Retreat will receive a full refund, minus $45 to help us cover up-front costs of the retreat.

Cancellations which occur 15–29 days before the Youth Retreat will receive a refund of 50% of the cost of the retreat.

No refunds will be given within 14 days of the Youth Retreat.

Payments that are lost due to cancellation are nontransferable.