Diocese Retreats and Other Resources

"The Reason for Hope" High School Formation Retreats

The Office of Formation in Discipleship is excited to announce the 2022-2023 “The Reason for Hope” Retreat Series. It is our hope that these high school youth retreats will provide our youth with opportunities for encounter with Jesus Christ, increase opportunities for discipleship, and strengthen the Catholic Identity and community among the youth in the Diocese of Crookston.

The theme “The Reason for Hope”, is based on the following verse from 1 Peter 3:15: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”.

There is a singular reason for hope in this world, and that is Jesus Christ. He is not simply “a way, a truth and a (source of) life”, but rather, Jesus is “THE way, THE truth and THE life (John 14:6). He truly is THE reason for hope!

Our prayer is that the Reason for Hope high school formation retreats will complement your parish programs, by building on your parish’s ongoing formation – and that through our collective efforts across the Diocese of Crookston, we will increase opportunities for our youth to encounter Jesus Christ and grow in discipleship - so that they are committed to evangelization and be prepared to articulate well the reason for hope that is held in their hearts!

2022-2023 High School Formation Retreats Each retreat will have a different focus and youth are welcomed to attend more than one retreat. Ages All retreats are open to 9 – 12 graders.

Retreat Location will be held at the Diocese of Crookston Pastoral Center in Crookston.

Cost and Registration Details per participant per retreat is $75.00.

Participants can register online at www.crookston.org/reasonforhope. Information, liability forms and a packing list can be found on this webpage as well.