"Never Alone" High School Retreat

May 9, 2025 6:00 PM - May 11, 2025 12:00 PM
Location: St. Thomas More Center, 6177 Panorama Rd, Panora, IA 50216

"Never Alone" retreat for high school freshmen and soph

The Diocese of Des Moines is excited to partner with NET Ministries for a retreat for high school freshmen and sophomores.

NET Ministries is a missionary organization that focuses on inviting Catholic youth into a deeper relationship with their community and Jesus. During NET Retreats, youth play games, hear a Gospel message, and participate in a time of prayer.

The theme for this retreat is “Never Alone,” which focuses on the gift of the sacrament of Confirmation. At Confirmation, Christ seals us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit so that we can be better equipped to spread the Gospel like the Apostles at Pentecost. But it’s not enough to just receive these gifts. We have to accept them and choose to use them.

This will be an overnight retreat at the St. Thomas More Center in Panora, IA, starting on Friday evening and ending Sunday after Mass.

Registration for the retreat is $125. This covers the cost of lodging, retreat materials, meals, and snacks. If cost is a concern, financial assistance is available. Please reach out to Jessica Pancho, Director of Youth Ministry, at jpancho@dmdiocese.org.

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