In the spirit and tradition of Ignatian Spirituality, Campus Ministry offers several types of experiences to meet a wide range of spiritual needs. If you are looking to refresh your faith life and grow in your relationship with others, yourself, and God, we have something for you.
Retreats and Community Building
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Escape
Fairfield Escape is an overnight retreat for First-Year Students to meet peers, discuss college expectations, and have fun. Held at the Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT, participants will hear from peers about their transitions and faith life while engaging in small group discussions; transportation is provided by Campus Ministry.
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Kairos Retreats
Kairos, meaning "God's time," is a three-day retreat focused on examining our relationships with others, ourselves, and God in a reflective and communal setting. Open to students of all faiths and spiritual seekers, this fun, laughter-filled weekend, led by peers, takes place from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon at the beautiful Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT.
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Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat allows current seniors to reflect on their past and future while engaging in conversations and having fun with classmates. The retreat is held at the Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT during the spring semester.
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Cura: A Retreat for LGBTQ Students
Cura is a retreat for LGBTQ+ students focused on nourishing mental, physical, and spiritual health, with reflections from LGBTQ+ faculty and staff on self-care from a queer perspective. Through talks, journaling, one-on-one conversations, and small group discussions, we will explore how to thrive as a community at Fairfield; registration is open exclusively to LGBTQ+ students.
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Camino Communities
Camino Communities are student groups that meet regularly to foster friendships, discuss personal experiences, and reflect on personal growth. Ideal for students seeking intentional conversations about their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being, these communities offer a similar atmosphere to small retreat groups and are open for enrollment throughout the academic year, with pairings typically completed within a few weeks of form submission.
