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Pius X Catholic High School lincoln nebraska
Pius X Catholic High School lincoln nebraska

Retreats

** Email sign-up links for 2026-27 Retreats were sent to students' email accounts on April 30. **

Annual retreats have many benefits for the one who aims to grow in holiness and offer a strong opportunity for spiritual formation. We must step away from the busyness of our daily lives and pause to listen to God’s voice.

School Retreat Policy

Important Dates

  • May 1 – Retreat Registration Opens (One retreat only; first come, first serve)
  • Aug. 31 – Deadline to sign-up for first retreat
  • May 1 (following year) – Deadline to complete retreat

FAQs

Retreats in 2026-27

Each year, the Pius X Campus Ministry team reevaluates our retreats and how to better reach our students. We have seen a need for more class unity so that there can be greater school unity!

Next school year, each grade will have 2 options for retreats. They can choose a day-long retreat or an overnight retreat (Freshmen retreats are only day-long retreats). The retreats will follow a four-year plan that is listed below. Each student needs 4 retreats to graduate! Please click the link below to sign up for your preferred grade retreat. The overnight retreats will be capped at 130 students.

Dates & Themes

FRESHMEN (Encounter)
August 1, 9am-3pm
August 15, 9am-3pm

SOPHOMORES (Anchor)
September 19, 2-9pm
April 3-4
 
JUNIORS (Remain)
October 17, 2-9pm
February 27-28
 
SENIORS (Mission)
March 9, 2-9pm
September 12-13

The Pius retreats have truly been life changing for me. They are great opportunities to be away from the world and just be present with Jesus. They have helped me strengthen my relationship with my peers and especially with Jesus. The retreats allow for us to truly feel Christ's presence, and this is a great reminder that He is always with us!

Haley Thomsen '26

2025-26 Retreats from Pius X

Register for Retreat (All Grades)

Freshman Retreat (August 9 & 16)

All incoming freshmen are required to attend either of the day-long Freshman Retreats. Starting June 9, students can sign up for the date that works best. Each retreat is capped at 140 students. An email will be sent to the parents of incoming freshmen at that time. Freshmen – and all other grades levels – are able to register for additional retreats (if space allows) starting Sept. 1.

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About this Retreat

Mandatory for incoming freshmen. Select date that works best for you.  Aims to ignite relationship with Jesus as well as with future classmates. Students will be introduced to how the faith life happens here at Pius. They will get a taste of what Restore looks like and will have Pius alum speakers give some encouragement on how to live out the faith in real ways.

Day-long Retreats

WIN #1 Retreat

100 spots-Retreat FULL
Saturday, Oct. 18- 9am-3pm
Location: St. Michaels Parish

Transportation? No

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About the Win Retreat

The Win Retreat will provide that beginning encounter with Jesus that many students have not experienced yet. We want this retreat to be fun and exciting so that these kids can see that the Catholic faith is more than a textbook. There will be activities, inspiring talks, adoration, and much more that will help them to encounter Jesus in a real way.

Women’s/Men’s Retreat

130 spots- Retreat FULL
Saturday, Dec. 6- 9am-3pm
Location: TBD
Transportation? No

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About the Women's/Men's Retreat

This retreat is focused on helping the boys grow in masculinity and for the girls to grow in femininity. They will be split up (boys and girls) for talks and activities. There is a lot of value with them being split up but also they will be coming together for discussions/Mass/Adoration/panel/etc. so that they can grow together as well.

WIN #2 Retreat

100 spots
Saturday, April 18 –  9am-3pm
Location: TBD
Transportation? TBD

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About the Win Retreat

The Win Retreat will provide that beginning encounter with Jesus that many students have not experienced yet. We want this retreat to be fun and exciting so that these kids can see that the Catholic faith is more than a textbook. There will be activities, inspiring talks, adoration, and much more that will help them to encounter Jesus in a real way.

Senior Retreat

150 spots
Friday, April 24- 9am-3pm
@ UNL Newman Center (320 N 16th St.)
Transportation? No

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About the Senior Retreat

Just for seniors (not required by all seniors) to hear and experience ways to live out the faith in college before they graduate. They will have a chance to be at the UNL Newman Center and choose to go to various breakout sessions that will help them with their faith in college.

Overnight Retreats

Fall Retreat

130 spots-Retreat FULL
Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 8-9
Location: Bishop Neumann HS, Wahoo 
Transportation? Yes

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About the Fall Retreat

The Fall Retreat has been an iconic Pius retreat. This retreat was the first and only overnight retreat for Pius which is why it has been so popular. There are many opportunities here to encounter the Lord- talks, discussions, late-night talks, adoration and overall community.

Men’s Silent Retreat

40 spots
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 21-22
Location: TBD
Transportation? Yes

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About the Men's Silent Retreat

For those who are desiring something deeper, this retreat is for you! This won’t be the hype, energetic, retreat that many people are used to. It will be a real chance for kids to dive deep into their faith by spending time in silence, reflection, and personal prayer. There will be talks to guide them in their reflection and a few chances for them to discuss with each other and priests what they are experiencing.

Women’s Silent Retreat

40 spots
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 21-22
Location: TBD
Transportation? No

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About the Women's Silent Retreat

For those who are desiring something deeper, this retreat is for you! This won’t be the hype, energetic, retreat that many people are used to. It will be a real chance for kids to dive deep into their faith by spending time in silence, reflection, and personal prayer. There will be talks to guide them in their reflection and a few chances for them to discuss with each other and priests what they are experiencing.

Spring Retreat

130 spots-Retreat FULL for Women 
Saturday-Sunday, March 28th-29th
Location: TBD
Transportation? Yes

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About the Spring Retreat

The Spring retreat will be the same thing as the Fall Retreat, just different speakers! Because the Fall Retreat is so popular, we want to have a ‘second fall retreat option’. This one will also be a ton of fun!!!

Register for Retreat

FAQs

When do I sign up?

You can sign up beginning May 1. Retreats will stay open until August 31 . After August 31, sign-ups will be closed. 

Will the retreats fill up?  How do I know how many can sign up?

There are limited spots for each retreat which will be noted on the website. If it fills up, you will no longer be able to access the retreat and will need to sign up for another one.

What about the diocesan retreats?  Do those fulfill the retreat requirements?

Diocesan retreats (Steubenville and TEC only) still make the requirement this year. We are eager about our new retreat plan and are hopeful that all Pius kids will experience one of the Pius retreats.

What if I want to do more than one retreat?

Sign up for one retreat now so that we can get all the kids signed up. If you are interested in more, come and talk to us! There are so many great options at Pius and the Diocese. Our goal is that these retreats offered by Pius will lead you to encounter Jesus in a personal way that you desire more of it and continue to go on more retreats!

How much do these retreats cost?

All Pius retreats are free!!

How will I get to the retreat?

All retreats except for the Freshmen retreats have bus transportation to and from the location. We will communicate details before each retreat. 

What happens if my plans change and I can no longer do the retreat I signed up for?

If you need to switch the original retreat you signed up for, email Scotty (scott-sullivan@cdolinc.net). We will take you off the list for that retreat and will look at which retreats still have remaining spots. It is important for you to make sure you have no conflicts otherwise you might end up on a retreat that was not a preference.

What about Diocesan Retreats?

These retreat signups will be available at a later date. For now, please signup for a Pius retreat so you for sure have a spot saved.