Parent action items for this event:

• Register for the Freshman Overnight Retreat by July 30th. This is a community building for the whole Class of 2026 filled with fun, games, mascot selection, and helpful information about life as a Troubie. Click here to register.  If you have registered your child for summer school or another child for retreats before, the login information and password are the same.  If not you will need to create a New User Sign up Account.
• Parents write a letter to your child to share love and encouragement about the journey ahead.    Remind them they have family, friends, community, and God to turn to for support in the years ahead. You may do this online, or send it to Campus Ministry. Distributed during retreat. Upload letter when you register or drop off to school office and place in an envelope with Troubies’ full name and Campus Ministry by Aug 2.  

Event Overview:

• 4:45pm – Check-in at the CLC, drop off gear, head to gym for Mass 
• 5:30pm – Freshman Family Mass 
• 6:45pm – Freshman Overnight Retreat begins 
• 9:00am – Pick up 

Packing Suggestions: 

• Sleeping bag with pillow (name on items)
• Pajamas, or sweats plus Toothbrush, toothpaste, personal care items for overnight
• Comfortable clothes to move around in and possibly a sweatshirt for outside closing prayer in the late evening (lots of active games).
• Cell Phones are collected at the start of Retreat by the Big Sisters and returned at the end of the Retreat. St. Francis has a no cell phone policy during retreats to allow the Troubies to engage in the experience fully.  

Students can dress comfortably for the evening/Mass, please follow the Free Dress Guidelines found in the handbook. 

If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Tholcke ~ stholcke@stfrancishs.org or call 916-737-5027