Embracing Hope
“Hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us."
Romans 5:5 (NRSV)
3 Day & 2 Nights Residential Retreat
01 May (Thursday) to 03 May 2025 (Saturday)
Check-in 9.00 am; Check out: 1:00 pm
St Francis Xavier Retreat House
199 Ponggol Seventeenth Avenue,
Singapore 829645
Fr Adrian Danker
Fr Adrian Danker, will lead us into times of reflection and prayer as we engage with one another, encounter Christ through the prayer experiences, and continue to be renewed and excited about our catechetical ministry as we listen in to Christ, our divine teacher.
He holds a Ph.D. in English Literature, a Master in Philosophy, and a Master in Divinity, as well as a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. Fr Danker is currently residing at Church of the Sacred Heart.
Highlights of programme:
Semi-silent retreat with preached sessions by the Retreat Master
Small group breakout sessions for sharing
Quiet time for personal reflection and journaling
Eucharistic Adoration and other paraliturgies
Coordinators, catechists, assistant catechists, junior catechists, facilitators, sponsors, helpers, administrators, and any others supporting the catechetical team from the following catechetical communities: -
Children catechesis
Youth catechesis
Special Needs catechesis
Home-based catechesis
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
RCIA/RCIY
We would highly encourage parish catechetical groups to attend as a community and take this opportunity to journey with your ministry through fellowship, prayer and reflection.
Twin Sharing: $300.00*
Dormitory: $200.00*
* Limited spaces available
Due to the capacity and resources of the venue, spaces are limited, please register quickly. Should we exceed the number of participants, you will be informed and put on the waitlist accordingly.
In addition, please note the following:
Registration: By registering as a participant, you agree to commit to all the sessions for the three days of retreat. Your registration is confirmed only after the submission of the registration form and payment is received. This is in view that booking of appropriate rooms, printing of materials and arrangement of meals and refreshments, etc. will be based on the submitted registration form(s).
Accommodation:
- Twin Sharing: Two single beds with ensuite shower facility
- Dormitory: Shared accommodation with single bed and shared shower facility
Dietary requirements: As meals would be catered, do highlight any allergies and/or dietary requirements in the payment form.
Mobility concerns: As there are no elevators in the retreat centre, do indicate if you have mobility constraints.
Packing list: A suggested packing list will be released to you closer to the date. Please use that as a guide to ensure the best experience for your retreat.
Refunds and no-show policy: Attendance is confirmed with the submission of completed registration form with payment. There will be no refunds to be made to participants (barring extraordinary circumstances). In the event of foreseeable no-shows, we encourage retreatants to inform the office in advance to help prevent the wastage of resources. Retreatants will be charged the full cost of retreat per person for no-shows
Parking on the premises is limited. Please carpool or take public transportation to the premises
Cancellation/Postponement of Retreat - OFC reserves the right to cancel or postpone the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances. In these circumstances, OFC will refund payments made, if any.
*If you have questions about the retreat, please refer to our FAQ.