Whether you serve as a Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL) or Director of Religious Education (DRE), overseeing or collaborating with your parish's Youth Confirmation Ministry and/or the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), we invite you to join us for an overnight retreat designed to deepen your understanding of your call to catechetical ministry by living as an intentional missionary disciple.
Through prayer, reflection, and fellowship, you will build meaningful relationships with fellow ministry leaders while becoming acquainted with the people, resources, and ongoing support of the Office of Religious Education that will accompany you in your mission of evangelization through catechesis.
When: Wed - Thur, Aug 12 - 13, 2026
Location: St. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
Cost: $265 includes meals and an overnight bed.
Seek Financial aid with your Parish Priest.
Payment options are: Credit Card or mail in a check to:
Our Lady of the Angels Region/ ORE
Attn: Araceli Ramirez/ Bishop's office
5835 W. Slauson Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
Note: Please bring your own toiletries such as shampoo, body wash, phone charger, refillable water bottle. Retreat rooms do not automatically come with amenities.
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the ORE- Five Regional Pastoral Offices.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Regional office.
