By participating, students accept the invitation to be open to God’s presence in their lives, to become who they are authentically called to be, and to connect deeply with the MND sisterhood.

Contact: Mrs. Claire Scott; cscott@mndhs.org

Freshman Retreat
Freshman Retreat welcomes all first-year students into the MND community. This day of reflection is facilitated by our trained Peer Ministers, as well as members of the MND faculty and staff.  Community-building activities, personal reflection and storytelling are designed to assist the students in getting to know themselves and their classmates better. The new Cougars begin to build a unified identity while recognizing and appreciating each person’s different gifts and talents.

The Sophomore Days of Service and Reflection
seek to bring the themes of Catholic Social Teaching to life. Time spent at local community service agencies gives students real world glimpses into the need for charity and justice. Time spent in reflection gives students the opportunity to examine why and how they can meet those needs. These days are facilitated by our trained Peer Ministers, members of the MND faculty and staff, and other service-learning professionals.

 Junior Retreat
Juniors choose to attend one of four overnight retreats offered at the Bergamo Retreat Center in Dayton, Ohio. Students are given the opportunity to reflect upon their uniqueness, as well as the meaningful relationships in their lives and how God is present in those relationships. Junior Retreat is a wonderful two-day opportunity for students to “dig a little deeper” with their faith life and get to know their MND sisters on a deeper level. This experience is facilitated by the Bergamo Youth Development Team and chaperoned by MND faculty and staff.

Senior Retreat
Seniors have the choice of attending either Kairos or ROPes in their final year at Mount Notre Dame. Both retreats follow a very similar three-day, two night program and are facilitated by a team of student leaders and MND faculty and staff members. The team meets for seven weeks to prepare and is present for three full days of active involvement on retreat. Many students choose their senior retreat with discernment about what they most need at the time or how they might challenge themselves outside of their comfort zone.

Kairos
Kairos invites students into a powerful experience of reflection, relationship building, meaningful prayer, and honest conversation about life’s journey—deepening their relationships with themselves, with others, and with God.

ROPes
ROPes, or “Rites of Passage,” takes students to the Joy Outdoor Education Center in Clarksville, Ohio, where the outdoors becomes a setting to explore their faith journey, build community and trust, and reflect deeply on personal challenges and hopes for growth.