Retreat attendance is not considered an absence. Missed school work is modified or excused for students who are on retreat. A fee does apply for most retreats, although SFHS subsidizes the expense. 

Freshman Retreats

Freshman Overnight Retreat: August 18 - August 19, 2023

The celebration begins with check-in at 4:45PM- with an official welcome, a chance to meet your Big Sister, and the Freshman Family Welcome followed by the Overnight Retreat. This special retreat welcomes Freshmen and their families into the St. Francis Family. 

Parents will be dismissed after the opening Prayer Service and Welcome and students will be served dinner and begin their overnight retreat that is full of community building and fun activities. This is where the Class of 2027 begins to form and come together with games, dancing, question and answer sessions, and bonding time. At this event, the Class of 2027 will choose their mascot and class colors. Students will remain on campus and with their class overnight until the retreat ends on Saturday morning at 9:00am. 

This retreat is considered a mandatory event and there is no fee for this event. Please register by July 30. Click here for more information.

Freshman Class Day Retreat 

Attention all FRESHMEN!  During the second semester, students attend this mandatory one day retreat with their theology class to reflect on the deeper meaning and implications of being created in the image of God.

During this special time together as a class, we will learn a little bit of who we really are; but more importantly, who God created us to be.

2024 Retreat Dates:

• March 6,7,8, 2024 – Belonging: Starting the Journey – one-day retreat, students attend with their theology class (Free)

Sophomore Retreats 

“Who do you say that I am?”

Students explore who they are, who God is in their life, and how their image of God impacts the way they live their lives.

2023-2024 Dates:

Sophomore #1 October 5-6, 2023
Sophomore #2 February 8-9, 2024

Located at Jesuit Retreat Center of the Sierra in Applegate, the fee is $100 (financial assistance is available). Refunds cannot be made within two weeks of the retreat. Register Here

Junior Retreats

“Celebrating the Gift”

Students reflect upon the way God loves them and how they are called to live out of that love. This includes exploring their personalities, their gifts and talents, and the many blessings they have received.

2023-2024 Dates:

Junior #1 September 19-21, 2023
Junior #2 November 7-9, 2023
Junior #3 January 11-19, 2024
*K-97: March 19-22, 2024 (registration opens to Juniors in January, specific date TBA) 

Located at the Jesuit Retreat Center of the Sierra in Applegate, the fee is $155 (financial assistance is available). Students leave SF after school on the first day and return after school on the third day; two days of classes are missed at the most. Register Here

Senior Retreats

“Kairos – God’s Time”

Students explore the roles of spirituality, religion and God in their lives. Kairos is an international retreat program based upon Ignatian Spirituality.

From thirty to fifty students attend each retreat, led by a team composed of six to eight Student Leaders teamed with Adult Leaders from the faculty and staff. Major talks – each team member presents one – are followed by discussion in small groups. There are other particular activities to promote community, to build a sense of reflection and to encourage trust and openness.

Kairos lives out the Gospel command to love and care for each other. Students speak of their difficulties, joys and hopes in ways new and rewarding to them. Family and friends become important, along with a generous increase of self-esteem, understanding and forgiveness. Parent support Is necessary.

2023-2024 Dates:

K93  September 12-15, 2023
K94 November 14-17, 2023
K95 January 23-26, 2024
K96 February 27- March 1, 2024
K97 March 19-22, 2024 (Seniors & Juniors)

Located at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, the fee is $225 (financial assistance is available). Register Here 

Students leave SF after school on the first day and return early evening on the fourth day; three days of classes are missed.

*K97 March 19-22- Preference is given to Seniors registering for this retreat. Juniors will be notified later in the school year when registration is open to the Junior class.