Retreat for Young Adults
Laborers in the vineyard RetreatSo you want to be a saint! But…you keep falling into the same sins. Or you’re not sure how to go deeper in prayer. Or it’s tough to find people who are also trying to live their Catholic Faith. What do you do?
In the words of St. Josemaria Escriva, “Don’t wait until you are old to start becoming a saint.” This is your chance! Now is the time.
The Laborers in the Vineyard Retreat will help you to:
Deepen your relationship with God through personal prayer and the sacraments
Form habits that will make you a better person, friend, and professional
Connect with a community of like-minded Catholic young adults
Join us for a weekend of powerful talks, Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and community for young adults ages 23-35. Held at Catholic Familyland, near Steubenville, OH.
Living Stones
2023-2024 Retreat Theme"Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God." (1 Peter 2:4)
Strengthen
Your Relationship with GodLearn
Formation Talks
Homilies from AFC Chaplains
Getting Involved with AFC
Pray
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Confession
Eucharistic Adoration
Grow
Reflection Time
Small Groups
Prayerful Atmosphere
Who Can Attend?
Any Catholic Young Adult (23+)Young adults (23+). Individuals or married couples. Nursing babies are welcome.
Retreat Speaker
For This Catholic Young Adult RetreatDan Tarrant
Dan Tarrant, the founder of Personally Catholic, regularly speaks in person at Catholic parishes, schools and retreat centers. He speaks to children, high school students, young adults, parents, teachers, and adults. Dan has been enthusiastically welcomed to speak at the Malvern Retreat House, Archdiocesan Retreats in Philadelphia, Fan the Fire Youth Conferences, Theology on Tap, Catholic parishes, Catholic elementary schools, Catholic high schools, and Catholic colleges in addition to live appearances on CatholicTV and Holy Spirit Radio. As an adoptive father, Dan has a powerful message about how God can direct family life. With decades of youth ministry experience, Dan has a gift with young people. As a revert to Catholicism, Dan has a unique capacity to speak with people who have wandered from the Catholic faith and even studied or been part of other faith traditions. Two of Dan's presentations have the Imprimatur of the Catholic Church as do two of his books. He is a trusted speaker for delivering a message that is dynamic and convicting while also being deeply faithful to Catholic teaching.
Testimony
From the Laborers in the Vineyard Retreat℠Retreat Information
For the RetreatAs you prepare for the Laborers in the Vineyard Retreat, here are a few items that we suggest you bring:
- Bible
- Prayer journal
- Rosary
- Alarm clock
- Travel mug for coffee/tea
- Portable toiletries
- Shower shoes
- Casual clothing
- Sweater or sweatshirt
Don’t worry about packing towels, sheets, pillows, or blankets because all of your linens will be provided!
2023 Retreat Schedule
Subject to change.
Friday:
5:00 p.m. Check-In
5:00-6:00 p.m. Optional Pizza Dinner
6:00 p.m. Confession available
6:45 p.m. Optional Rosary
7:15 p.m. Welcome and Orientation
8:00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
9:10 p.m. Talk #1
10:15 p.m. Social
12:30 a.m. Campus Curfew
Saturday:
7:30 a.m. Coffee available
8:00 a.m. Silent Eucharistic Adoration (Confession available)
9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Walking Rosary
10:00 a.m. Talk #2
10:50 a.m. Small Group Discussion
11:30 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
12:40 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Recreation Time (lawn games, hiking, board games)
3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:10 p.m. Explanation of Quiet Time
3:20 p.m. Personal Quiet Time
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Talk #3
8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration (with Rosary, praise and worship, Confession, Benediction)
9:30 p.m. Bonfire and Social
12:30 a.m. Campus Curfew
Sunday:
7:30 a.m. Coffee and Continental Breakfast
8:40 a.m. Walking Rosary
9:00 a.m. Talk #4
9:45 a.m. Personal Mass Prep
10:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
11:15 a.m. Closing Remarks and Group Picture
11:40 a.m. Brunch
1:00 p.m. Departure