Adult Retreats
Busy Person's Retreat
This retreat offers an opportunity to reflect on your personal faith journey and who God has been and can be for you. The retreat will be held at St. Andrew Adult Education Center and is offered Thursday evening, Friday evening and Saturday morning to accommodate busy schedules. It will offer opportunities for prayer and resources to continue your spiritual growth.
The cost is $25 which is due at the time of registration. You may contact Cathy Olds at 480-899-1990, ext. 130. 
Download the brochure and registration form.
Upcoming Dates:
Schedule
Thursday
- 6:00 pm - Welcome and supper
- 6:45 - Introductions
- 7:45 - Break
- 8:00 - The Adult Faith Journey
- 9:15 - Night Prayer
- 9:30 - End for the evening
Friday
- 6:00 pm - Welcome and supper
- 6:45 - “Who is Jesus for us?”
- 7:45 - Break
- 8:00 - Breaking Open the Word - Jesus and Peter
- 9:15 - Night prayer
- 9:30 - End for the Evening
Schedule
Saturday
- 9:00 am - Welcome and breakfast
- 9:45 - Prayer
- 10:00 - Spiritual practices alone and with others
- 10:30 - Break
- 10:40 - Spiritual Life Plan
- 11:40 - Closing Prayer Service
- Noon - Retreat ends
- You are welcome to stay and spend the afternoon to continue reflection and personal quiet time.
Have you been wondering how to deepen your spiritual life?
The spiritual life is a journey toward the God who is love, a process of deepening our relationships with God and with one another. It takes place in the context of the Church community, made up of Christian fellow travelers.
The Adult Retreat Ministry seeks to help members of the St. Andrew the Apostle community attend to this longing. We offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection throughout the year.
Retreats
A retreat is a time away to be quiet, to pray, to reflect on life and where God is in your life. This weekend is designed to provide an atmosphere of quiet, reflection and adult learning within a supportive community of like-minded adults.
The Adult Retreat Ministry also offers resources and information for private retreats locally, statewide and in California and Colorado.
Spiritual Direction
Personal and group Spiritual Direction is available by contacting Cathy Olds. View our Spiritual Direction page for additional details.
Join the Ministry
Members of the retreat ministry team meet monthly to plan and coordinate hospitality for upcoming events and invite any parish member to join this growing ministry. Contact Cathy Olds for more information.
Other Retreat Opportunities
St. Rita Abbey Retreat House
Sonoita, AZ south of Tuscon, For reservations, call 520-455-5595 between 9 am and 4 pm or write to: Guestmistress, Santa Rita Abbey, HC 1 Box 929, Sonita, AZ 85637.
Living Water Retreat Center
Cornville, AZ www.livingwaterretreatcetner.com offers a building for private retreats in a rural setting just north of Camp Verde. The cost is $65 ($110 per couple) per night which includes three meals. Schedule a retreat by calling 928-634-4421 or write PO Box 529, Cornville, AZ 86325.
Spiritual Ministry Center
San Diego, CA www.spiritmin.org 619-224-9444
The Center has four rooms available and is located in a residential neighborhood one block from the Pacific Ocean. All retreat directors are Catholic sisters. Retreatants meet with a spiritual director daily, have a silent environment in which to pray, read, journal, listen to tapes, sit by the fire on a cool evening or commune with God in the chapel. Eucharistic Liturgy is available daily at a nearby Catholic church. Meals are prepared individually by each retreatant in a well-stocked modern kitchen. For prices contact the Center by emailing to spiritmin(at)rscj.org or writing to Spiritual Ministry Center, 4822 DelMar Ave., San Diego, CA 92107-3407.
Holy Spirit Retreat Center
Encino, CA www.hsrcenter.com offers programs and opportunities for private retreats at a hermitage with two bedrooms, sitting room, kitchenette, and two bathrooms for overnight, weekends or longer. Spiritual direction is available but needs to be arranged in advance. For more information go to the web site or write to 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino, CA 91436 or phone 818-784-4515.
Franciscan Renewal Center
Scottsdale, AZ www.thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460. The Franciscan Renewal Center provides group retreats and private retreat opportunities. Call the number above to request information and prices.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact Cathy Olds (480-899-1990, ext. 130).