Campus Ministry Retreats

There are a number of different student retreats available including Freshman Retreat, Kairos, and Senior Day Away. In addition, student ministries will provide retreat experiences for their own members. Fr. James Bowler, S.J., Director of Mission and Identity offers the "Retreat in Daily Life" to faculty and staff members.

Freshman Retreat: "Building Friendships & Community"

Contact: Crissy Bowen, ext. 2953; cbowen@mail.fairfield.edu

This retreat experience is led by upperclassmen and provides new students the chance to meet new friends and build community. The student retreat leaders share their experiences of college life and encourage the first-year students in their transition.

Freshman Retreat 2006 - September 22-23

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Kairos Retreat

Contact: Crissy Bowen, ext. 2953; cbowen@mail.fairfield.edu

There are two Greek words for time: Chronos and Kairos. Chronos emphasizes chronological time. Kairos is God's time, judged not by duration but by value, the experience of God's presence in the midst of the Christian community. This retreat experience is a chance for students to get to know themselves, their fellow students, and their God on a deeper level. The KAIROS experience is a unique and life changing opportunity.

Kairos Retreats Fall 2006:
November 3-5

Kairos Retreats Spring 2007:
March 23-25

4th Day Gatherings

These are monthly meetings of alumni of the Kairos Retreats (students who have made Kairos either in high school or here at Fairfield University) who gather to further reflect on the themes of the retreat.

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Senior Day Away: Where Do We Go From Here?

Contact: Crissy Bowen, ext. 2953; cbowen@mail.fairfield.edu

Each Spring semester, seniors have the opportunity to participate in the Senior Retreat. A time to be with friends, to be with God and to be alone. The retreat consists of a rhythm of quiet time and time for sharing. The Senior Retreat is a unique opportunity for seniors to look back with gratitude and look ahead with enthusiasm because of their Fairfield University experience.

Senior Day Away 2006 - Saturday, May 13

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19th Annotation Retreats

Contact: Fr. James Bowler, S.J. ext. 7238
The 19th Annotated Retreat or the "Retreat in Daily Life" is open to faculty, administration and staff. This retreat provides a year-long, individually directed experience with the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.

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