RETREATS

At Bishop Miege, retreats are a vital part of our mission to form faith-filled servant leaders rooted in Catholic tradition. Guided by faculty, staff, and peers, students step away from daily routines to encounter Christ more deeply and reflect on their purpose in the world.

Each year, our retreat program invites students to grow in faith and community through intentional time with God and one another. From freshmen to seniors, these experiences are thoughtfully designed to meet students where they are and lead them where Christ is calling them to go. In the stillness of retreat and the Sacraments, students discover clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of purpose. 

    Freshmen "In Via"

    Held during the first semester at Bishop Miege and St. Agnes, this school-day retreat invites freshmen to step into high school with a spirit of openness and reflection. In Via (On the Way) is the beginning of the journey for our freshmen, keeping in mind that they are not alone on this journey. They are accompanied by the Miege community, by each other, and by the Holy Spirit. Students will explore what it means to be part of the Stag family through school spirit and belonging, academics and support, involvement and service, and compassion and faith.

    Sophomores "Emmaus"

    Taking place during the second semester at Bishop Miege and St. Agnes, this school-day retreat offers sophomores an opportunity for deeper self-awareness through prayer, the Sacraments, and meaningful connection with their peers. Grounded in the story of the Risen Christ walking with the disciples to the town of Emmaus, the Companions retreat provides a perspective that seeks to recognize God’s presence in our faith lives and our relationships with self and others. 

    Juniors "Called to Lead"

    Offered in the second semester, this retreat gives juniors the opportunity to step away as a class and immerse themselves in the Sacraments and prayer. Students are invited to reflect on the deeper direction of their lives, listen for how God may be speaking to them, and consider how their faith shapes the way they lead and serve others. The retreat encourages students to embrace a life of leadership and service, grounded in faith and carried into both their personal and professional lives.

    Seniors: "Journey"

    This one-day retreat in the spring semester on the Thursday before graduation gathers the entire senior class for a final time of reflection and community. Facilitated by members of the faculty, the day offers a chance to look back with gratitude, celebrate the journey, and look ahead with faith. It is a meaningful conclusion to the Miege experience, rooted in storytelling and friendship.

    Kairos Retreats

    Held at the Franciscan Prayer Center and based on the national Cursillo retreat program for adults, Kairos is led by a team of students and faculty. Offered four times a year, this transformative three-day, two-night retreat invites seniors into a deeper encounter with themselves, others, and God. The experience blends personal testimony, quiet reflection, and deep connection.

    In addition, all students are encouraged to participate in various spiritual formation opportunities, including Prayer and Action, the March for Life, the Topeka Rally for Life, and spring break and summer mission trips to West Virginia.

    Finding Christ in One Another Through Retreats

    Miege provided many opportunities to strengthen our relationship with God. I remember how Adoration at our Junior Retreat touched many people’s hearts. At our Kairos Retreat, we learned about each other on a deeper level, making our bonds even stronger. People shared their faith journeys, showing how God plays a crucial role in their lives. At the Senior send-off, we shared how we saw Christ in each other. Those experiences brought many of us to tears, the good kind, of course. We live out what it means to be a Stag: leading, seeing Christ in others, and building meaningful relationships wherever we go.

    – Mateo Gajewski, Class of 2026