Catholic retreats and monastic communities
There are a number of Catholic A place where people go to reflect and take time away from everyday life. across the UK, and many of them have their basis in monastic orders and communities.
Each community will offer something different and unique, eg
- school retreats
- adult only retreats
- family retreats
- a range of retreats across the liturgical year to suit everyone
Kintbury
St Cassian's Centre in Kintbury in the south of England is a retreat centre that is funded by the Catholic teaching order founded by St Jean Baptiste de la Salle. brothers. The centre is mainly a youth retreat centre which caters for school groups, but throughout the year they offer adult and family retreats as well.
The aims of the retreats differ, but as with all retreats, they offer time away from the business of the world and time to reflect and focus on God and faith.
As a Lasallian community, the centre focuses on five main principles which underpin all that they do. They are:
- faith in the presence of God
- respect for all persons
- inclusive community
- quality education
- concern for the poor and social justice
St Beuno’s
St Beuno’s is a Jesuit Spirituality Centre in north Wales. It is run by the Jesuits, a religious order within the Catholic Church. The centre was originally a college used to train Jesuits and for the study of The study of religious beliefs and the word of God.. Since the 1970s it has been dedicated to retreats and spirituality. The centre has a range of retreats for individuals, as well as groups.
