Here at Saint Rose High School, the tradition of the Kairos Retreat occurs three times throughout the school year.  Once in October and February where all the seniors are invited to attend. However, in the spring, certain juniors are invited to attend in preparation for possible leadership next year.  This May, fifteen juniors were invited to enjoy kKairos along side of two other seniors. They will be led by three senior leaders who have attended Kairos in the past, David Calloway, Caitlyn Coyle, and Ethan Tombs.  Accompanying them, the adult chaperones that will attend are Sister Kathleen Boyle, Mrs. Collins, Ms. Mantlick, Mrs. Hannah, and Mr. Critelli.  Two of these chaperones are experiencing Kairos for the very first time!

It is truly an honor to be invited to attend Kairos. As juniors, it is an exciting experience because they will most likely be asked to return in their senior year, except this time, as leaders.  As they attend Kairos in May, they prepare to learn the art of leading their fellow classmates next year. The selected juniors this year include Jamie Bassi, Maeve Cosgrove, Luke Fahy, Matt Forlenza, Mary Gowen, Emma Gould, Dillion Groh, Angela Hickey, Lauren Hickey, Grace Martis, Samantha Mikos, Luke Remail, Tim Schall, Joey Urspruch, and Jada Weedon

Although the whole Kairos retreat is a secret to everyone except those attending, the main idea is to grow in their relationships with their classmates and God.  It is a time to branch away from the outside world and technology and includes time for reflection and the bettering of oneself. The retreat is taking place May 14th-May 17th and each day of the four day retreat is a special time.  Each day holds something new and will be days in these students lives that they will never be forgotten.

By Emily Brown ’18