Freshmen Retreat

It was an amazing day as our freshmen students retreated from a day of academics to pray and play. Forming four tribes, one for each part of our BA Mission (+Listen + Learn+ Love+ Lead+),  our wonderful Retreat Director, Eddie, led our students through an initiation ritual to form one sacred community. 

The Power of One as a Leader increases exponentially when the class walks in solidarity with one another.  The Power of We, one mind and heart among many, requires sacrifice of one's own interests for the sake of the common good.  When we refuse to walk with our sisters, we weaken the tribe, create divisions, and often stand alone in the dark. 

What are your sisters to do?  Be the light of Jesus and lead them from the darkness into the light with kindness and friendship. 

The Senior Peer Mentors guided and supported their younger Sisters throughout their retreat with the light of their goodness.  As a special surprise, the Campus Ministers gave Eddie a WOW experience for his birthday. 

The message:  You are special! May every student and guest feel special when they are at Benedictine Academy.