What is the Connect Retreat?
It is an opportunity to connect (or reconnect) with God and be renewed and empowered in the graces we received at baptism and confirmation. It is a weekend encounter with the presence and power of God coming to us in an intimate and life-changing way. 

What are the details?
We start on Friday night, 7-9 pm, in the St. Robert Room of the All Souls Center. When our evening session ends, you go home and sleep in your own bed. We regather on Saturday morning - our first session starting at 9 am - and finish with dinner and discussion after the 4:30 pm vigil Mass. There will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and we will provide you with three meals: continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cost is only $25 per person.

Okay, but I've been on Christ Renews and other retreats. Is this really for me?
Yes! The Connect Retreat is unique. In fact, St. Alphonsus is the only parish running this retreat because it was created by Tom Ponchak, your friendly Associate Director of Adult Formation. He has attended many retreats in the past, and assures that you will get something from this retreat even if you're a veteran attendee at CRHP and other retreats.

But, I'm not a big retreat person! Is this going to be too advanced for me?
No! Just like our Catholic faith, the Connect Retreat has something to offer for those who are more comfortable in shallow end of the pool and those who like to dive deep.