This retreat is designed for Catholic School 8th graders, focusing on the challenging transition from 8th grade to high school. The retreat will involve engaging activities, a special Mass, inspiring discussions, and great food. Using biblical stories and personal testimonies to help navigate the transition from middle school to high school. We know that for most of our students, this also means going from a private, faith-based community to a public, secular community which means that our young people will also be faced with holding themselves accountable for staying close to Jesus and having an active prayer life. In their day here, we'll talk about what we can do to actively pursue a relationship with Jesus while going through the trials and temptations of everyday life.