THE DEPTHS WEEKEND RETREATS - SPRING 2023
CALGARY: February 25 & 26, 2023 // SASKATOON AREA: March 11 & 12, 2023
WHAT IS THE DEPTHS?
The Depths is a weekend retreat for youth grades 9-12. The weekend includes lots of fun, keynote talks, practical steps to aid in spiritual growth, small group discussions, Adoration, and more.
We have heard your feedback about wanting more events. We are thankful that you have the desire to be in a healthy Catholic community and grow in your faith at events more often than Ignite and United. Thus, we have created another event to help you do that.
The Depths is meant to help youth go deeper into, or build upon, an existing faith. It was designed with Ignite/United participants in mind, but can also be attended by other youth practicing their faith and are desiring more.
Note that both retreats are very similar in format and content, but participants are welcome to come to more than one if desired.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, Feb 25 & 26.
Feb 25 is 1-10pm.
Feb 26 is 9:15-11:45am. Options for Sunday Mass before and after the session on Sunday.
Grades 9-12.
The Depths is intended to help youth with an already existing faith to go deeper.
Having participated in Ignite or United is helpful as the retreat will have a community focus.
Hosted at Ascension Parish
1100 Berkshire Blvd NW
Calgary, AB.
Registration: $59/participant until February 8.
Late Registration: $69/participant from February 9 - February 22.
Registration Opening Soon!
Saturday, February 25
1:00 - 1:15 Registration
1:15 - 2:45 Welcome & Session 1
2:45 - 3:15 Break / Free Time / Snack
3:15 - 4:15 Afternoon Activity
4:15 - 5:15 Session 2
5:15 – 6:15 Supper
6:15 - 6:45 Free time
6:45 - 7:45 Session 3
7:45 - 8:00 Break
8:00 - 10:00 Session 4 - The Eucharist - includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00 Finished for the day. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations separate from the retreat.
Sunday, Feb 26
8:00 (Optional) Sunday Mass with Parish
9:15 - 11:15 Welcome back & Session 5
11:15 - 11:45 Sharing and Closing
11:45 Finished
12:00 (Optional) Sunday Mass with Parish
Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 11 & 12.
March 11 is 1-10pm.
March 12 is 9:00-11:45am. Sunday Mass to follow.
Grades 9-12.
The Depths is intended to help youth with an already existing faith to go deeper.
Having participated in Ignite or United is helpful as the retreat will have a community focus.
Hosted at Holy Spirit Parish 
114 Kingsmere Place
Saskatoon, SK.
Registration: $55/participant until March 1.
Late Registration: $65/participant from March 2-9.
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Registration Opening Soon!
Saturday, March 11
1:00 - 1:15 Registration
1:15 - 2:45 Welcome & Session 1
2:45 - 3:15 Break / Free Time / Snack
3:15 - 4:15 Afternoon Activity
4:15 - 5:15 Session 2
5:15 – 6:15 Supper
6:15 - 6:45 Free time
6:45 - 7:45 Session 3
7:45 - 8:00 Break
8:00 - 10:00 Session 4 - The Eucharist - includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00 Finished for the day. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations separate from the retreat.
Sunday, March 12
9:00 - 11:15 Welcome back & Session 5
11:15 - 11:45 Sharing and Closing
11:45 Finished
12:00 (Optional) Sunday Mass with Parish
2022 DEPTHS WEEKEND RETREATS
CALGARY: March 5 & 6 // MARTENSVILLE: March 19&20 // REGINA: May 7&8
The Calgary Depths Retreat is now full!
Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 5 & 6.
March 5 is 1-10pm, supper on your own
March 6 is 1-5:30pm.
Grades 9-12.
Having participated in Ignite or United is helpful as the retreat will have a community focus.
The Depths is intended to help youth with an already existing faith to go deeper.
Hosted at St.Peter's Parish
541 Silvergrove Dr NW
Calgary, AB.
Registration: $50/participant until February 24.
Late Registration: $60/participant from February 25 - March 3.
The Calgary Depths Retreat is now full!
If you desire to come but did not get to register, please consider coming to an E3 Evening instead. The next one is March 24, 2022.
Saturday, March 5
1:00 - 1:15 Registration
1:15 - 2:45 Welcome & Session 1 - The Nature of God
2:45 - 3:15 Break / Free Time / Snack
3:15 - 4:15 Afternoon Activity
4:15 - 5:15 Session 2 - The Promises of God
5:15 – 6:15 Supper (Everyone together as part of the retreat)
6:15 - 6:45 Free time
6:45 - 7:45 Session 3 - Externalizing Truth
7:45 - 8:00 Break
8:00 - 10:00 Session 4 - The Eucharist - includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00 Finished for the day. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations separate from the retreat.
Sunday, March 6
1:00 - 2:15 Welcome & Session 5 - Ongoing Formation
2:15 - 3:00 Activity / Break / Mass Prep
3:00 - 4:00 Sunday Mass
4:00 - 4:15 Free Time / Snack
4:15 - 5:10 Session 6 - Commitment to Holiness
5:10 - 5:30 Sharing and Closing
5:30 Finished
FacetoFace Ministries desires to keep all participants safe at The Depths. We will be following protocols set out by the health authorities in Alberta and the Diocese of Calgary.
As the Province of Alberta has moved into Step 2 of easing measures, most restrictions have been removed.
What about snacks and meals? Snacks and saturday supper will now be served for all participants.
If any changes to these restrictions occur before The Depths, we will be updating this section and notifying participants.
If you have any questions or seek clarification please contact Jon Courchene at 306-381-7789.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20.
March 19 is 1-10pm, supper and Sunday Mass are included.
March 20 is 12:30-5:30pm.
Grades 9-12.
Having participated in Ignite or United is helpful as the retreat will have a community focus.
The Depths is intended to help youth with an already existing faith to go deeper.
Hosted at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
300 8th Avenue South
Martensville, SK.
Registration: $55/participant until March 10.
Late Registration: $65/participant from March 11-16.
Saturday, March 19
1:00 - 1:15 Registration
1:15 - 2:45 Welcome & Session 1 - The Nature of God
2:45 - 3:15 Break / Free Time / Snack
3:15 - 4:00 Afternoon Activity
4:00 - 5:00 Session 2 - The Promises of God
5:00 - 6:00 Sunday Mass
6:00 – 7:30 Supper & Free Time
7:30 - 10:00 Session 3 - The Eucharist - Includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00 Finished for the day. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations separate from the retreat.
Sunday, March 6
12:30 - 1:00 Welcome Back
2:00 - 3:00 Session 4 - Ongoing Formation
2:00 - 2:30 Break & Snack
2:30 - 3:30 Session 5 - Externalizing Truth
3:30 - 4:00 Activity
4:00 - 5:00 Session 6 - Commitment to Holiness
5:00 - 5:30 Sharing and Closing
5:30 Finished
FacetoFace Ministries desires to keep all participants safe at The Depths. We will be following protocols set out by the health authorities in Saskatchewan and the Diocese of Saskatoon.
There are currently no restrictions in place.
If any changes to these restrictions occur before The Depths, we will be updating this section and notifying participants.
If you have any questions or seek clarification please contact Jon Courchene at 306-381-7789.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8.
May 7: 1pm - 10pm
May 8: 11am (Mass) - 5:30pm
Grades 9-12.
Having participated in Ignite or United is helpful as the retreat will have a community focus.
The Depths is intended to help youth with an already existing faith to go deeper.
Hosted at Christ the King Parish
3239 Garnet St
Regina, SK.
Registration: $55/participant until April 28.
Late Registration: $65/participant from April 29 - May 5.
Saturday, May 7
1:00 - 1:15 Registration
1:15 - 2:45 Welcome & Session 1 - The Promises of God
2:45 - 3:15 Break / Free Time / Snack
3:15 - 4:10 Afternoon Activity
4:10 - 5:30 Session 2 - The Nature of God
5:30 – 7:00 Supper & Free Time
7:00 - 9:15 Session 3 - The Eucharist - Includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:15 - 9:45 Evening Wrap Up
10:00 Finished for the day. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations separate from the retreat.
Sunday, May 8
11:00 - 12:00 Mass (with Parish)
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 Session 4 - Ongoing Formation
2:00 - 2:30 Break & Snack
2:30 - 3:30 Session 5 - Externalizing Truth
3:30 - 4:00 Activity
4:00 - 5:00 Session 6 - Commitment to Holiness
5:00 - 5:30 Sharing and Closing
5:30 Finished
FacetoFace Ministries desires to keep all participants safe at The Depths. We will be following protocols set out by the health authorities in Saskatchewan and the Archdiocese of Regina.
What about snacks and meals? Snacks and meals are hopefully allowed.
If any changes to these restrictions occur before The Depths, we will be updating this section and notifying participants.
If you have any questions or seek clarification please contact Jon Courchene at 306-381-7789.
Contact
Jon Courchene
(306) 381-7789
jon.courchene(a)f2f.ca