Twice each year, in October and March, an introductory week of directed prayer is offered.  The retreat begins on a Sunday afternoon with a two-hour gathering.  This evening includes introductions, an explanation of the structure and history of the retreat, pointers and handouts on prayer, an experience of guided prayer, plus an opportunity to share the fruits of that guided prayer with each other.  Retreatants then meet briefly with their assigned spiritual director.  There they finalize individual meeting times and receive Scripture readings for Monday’s Prayer.  The retreat closes with another gathering on the following Saturday morning.

Once a year, in December, a follow-up for people who have done the first retreat is offered.  Like the Phase I retreat, this retreat begins on a Sunday afternoon and concludes on a Saturday morning.

A six-week retreat during January and February for those who want a more extended introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius is offered.  Phase III retreats begin on Saturday morning with a two-hour gathering similar in format to Phases I and II.  During this Phase III retreat, the retreat and spiritual director meet once a week for an hour.  Throughout the six weeks, retreatants pray with assigned Scripture passages for an hour each day and reflect on their prayer by writing in a journal.

For those who are ready for it and can make the time commitment, the complete Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are offered.  This retreat is also individually directed.  It usually covers a period of seven or eight months, and as with all our retreats in daily life, the retreatants continue to go about their regular activities or work, family, etc. while they are engaged in this program of prayer.