Archdiocese of Chicago Principals Retreat, Spring 2025
The Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
1110 Pleasant St.
Oak Park,
IL
60302
United States
February 4, 2025
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Retreat Overview
Archdiocese of Chicago Principals are invited to join us for a day of prayer, reflection, and formation. Spend time reflecting on the themes of Encounter, Explore, Grow & Go. You will be given the opportunity to step away and be renewed in your vocation as a principal.
This retreat blends speaker presentations with interactive sessions, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected speaker, as well as explore and simulate practical strategies to help you, your teachers, and students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago principals.
Schedule
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8:30-9:00am
Breakfast and Check-In
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9:00-9:15am
Program Introduction
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9:15-9:45am
Scriptural Reflection and Discussion
Spend time engaging in a scriptural meditation followed my time to debrief and discuss with your colleagues.
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9:45-10:30am
Equipping Ourselves to Serve
Enjoy the first talk by James Melone.
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10:30-10:45am
Break
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10:45-11:30am
Christ and Our Story
Spend time reflecting on how you have encountered Christ in your own life and how to best share that encounter with others.
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11:30am-12:15pm
Holy Mass
Celebrated by Bishop Robert Casey and music by Craig & Kristin Colson
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12:15-1:00pm
Lunch
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1:00-1:45pm
Equipping Our Teachers to Serve Others
Enjoy the second presentation by James Melone
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1:45-2:20pm
Leading Like Jesus Did
Reflect on various passages from the Gospels and see how Jesus serves as the model for leadership.
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2:20-2:30pm
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