Title: Effectiveness of Religious Retreat as Perceived by Selected High School Students of San Beda College-Rizal A.Y. 2013-2014
What is a retreat?
According to Webster Dictionary a retreat is a period of group withdrawal for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction under a director
Retreats are a modern answer to modern living. Going on a retreat means taking time away from your ordinary life and situation. It is a special time to give yourself some peace and calm.
Origin of retreat
From Middle English word - retret
From Anglo-French word - retrait, from past participle of retraire which means to withdraw
From Latin word retrahere, from re- + trahere which means to draw
First Known Use: 14th century
Why do we need retreat?
-Retreat lets our feelings open out and gives us access to both the light and dark corners of our deep feelings. It can bring understanding of where we are in relationships too. All the great spiritual traditions are about discovering ourselves in ways that help us to grow in happiness and love. For many people a retreat will be an awakening to the presence of God in their lives.
-Going on retreat is not necessarily about having spiritual. You might have one but most people don’t. It is about refreshing yourself, relaxing, and taking a journey into the deeper self. Reassessment about your life and relationships and values can happen.
How a Religious Retreat Can Change Your Life:
-A Gift to Yourself
-Centering on what has meaning in your life
-Seeing God through the eyes of others
-Hearing Word of God
-Renewing your faith, hope and love
-Regrouping for the future
Retreat House of San Beda:
Montserrat Retreat House Silang, Cavite
Let’s focus on having retreats. It involves different benefits. It can make Catholics a more faithful individual, a family member to be more responsible, a student to be studious and eager, a friend