Retreats Bellarmine Preparatory School

About Bellarmine

Bellarmine Preparatory School is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Jesuit tradition of education. Under the inspired leadership of the Jesuits, the school was founded in 1928 in a lone building on what was then a remote hilltop overlooking the young city of Tacoma – a site it still occupies today.

Student Experience

A Catholic high school in the Jesuit tradition of education, Bellarmine seeks to graduate students who are truly ‘men and women for and with others.’ We do this by striving to create an environment that fosters a call to human excellence, through a rigorous college prep curriculum, active athletic and extra-curricular programs, and a strong spiritual development program that is woven into the fabric of school life from freshman admission to senior graduation.

Faith and Service

As a Catholic school, we believe that Jesus' message is that God loves us, calls us to Him, and that all people are brothers and sisters. This provides a challenge for us. The call to be a follower of Christ, through the Church community and in service to the world, is one of continual conversion. It is our hope and prayer that Bellarmine, with the help of God's grace, is a place where this can begin and continue.

Our Retreat Offerings

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Freshman Retreat

The Freshman class has two wonderful opportunities to connect, build community, and be invited into the life of a Bellarmine Lion. Guided by the Link Crew, incoming freshman can take part in Breakaway, a half day retreat. Students can expect to make new friends and learn about their new school as they play and pray together.

In January, the entire Freshman class will participate in the Ignite Freshman Retreat. Based on the life and teachings of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits, Freshmen will spend the day on campus listening to talks, participating in small groups, and having fun together. The retreat will set the stage for our students to Ignite their faith in God and their love for this community. This day-long retreat will culminate in a family mass celebrating our entire community.
Sophomore Retreats

The Sophomore class will have two exciting optional retreat opportunities. The Sophomore retreat, planned and led by members of the Senior Campus Ministry Leadership class, will continue on the themes of the Ignite retreat, as they deepen their understanding of being persons for others. This retreat will be held in the spring, off campus at Black Diamond Camp.

Sophomores will also have the opportunity to participate in the Sophomore Service Plunge. This opportunity will give students the chance to put their faith into action as they serve the local community while growing in faith and friendship with fellow retreatants. Led by juniors and seniors and guided by the Service Office, this experience is not to be missed!
Junior Retreat

Juniors are invited to THE Bellarmine experience, Encounter. Encounter is a three day, two night, voluntary retreat. Offered five times a year, the Encounter focuses on strengthening the students' relationship with themselves, their community, and their faith. Men’s, women’s, and Co-Ed experiences are offered.
Senior Retreats

Senior Pilgrimage

The year kicks off with Pilgrimage, a day long hike and retreat, led by members of the senior class. Held at Camp Hamilton, seniors hike around six miles, while taking time to reflect on important themes for their last year of high school. Offered once in September, the Pilgrimage helps contextualize their high school journey and sets the stage for a great senior year.

Montserrat and Manresa

Small groups of seniors are invited to participate in a weekend silent retreat based on the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Directed by a Jesuit priest and campus minister, the silent retreats offer moments of peace and reflection as students seek to deepen their spiritual life.

Magis

The Magis is the capstone senior retreat. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the Magis, offered in the Spring, is a Friday night to Monday morning experience not to be missed. The last big class event of the senior year, the students are invited to reflect on their high school journey and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
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