Catholic Mini Prayer Retreats for Families and Groups

After selecting your season, be sure to download both the PDF versions of the Retreat and the Leader’s Edition.

Advent and Winter are now available for download. Additional seasons are currently being developed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we create a valuable resource for you

Allow Mary to Guide You Through Advent and Beyond

These intimate mini Catholic retreats are specially designed for families and large groups during the season of Advent. They provide a meaningful opportunity to come together in a spirit of reflection, heartfelt prayer, and shared experiences. Through these gatherings, participants can deepen their understanding of Advent by looking closely at Mary’s example, enriching their faith journey and strengthening their communal bonds during this sacred time.

To enhance this experience, you can choose from two unique types of retreats. One option is to craft Advent wreaths together, embodying the season’s spirit. The other option is to perform skits centered on walking with Mary, adaptable for both large and small groups, offering a flexible and meaningful way to deepen your Advent journey.

It’s Time to Embrace Winter’s Grace

Designed for families and lasting 40-50 minutes, it encourages reflection, renewal, and connection with God during the stillness of the winter season. ​ Through prayers, readings, and activities, family members will explore the concept of God’s grace—an invisible gift that guides, strengthens, and inspires kindness and love. ​ Families will engage in creating a “Winter Grace List,” sharing ideas, starting new traditions, and making personal commitment cards to embrace and share grace. ​ The retreat concludes with a meditation and prayer, fostering gratitude, peace, and deeper family bonds while encouraging acts of kindness and faith. ​

Experience Lent as You Follow Jesus into the Desert

“Follow Jesus into the Desert” encourages families to intentionally step away from daily distractions and deeply enter the profound mystery of Christ’s forty days in the wilderness. Let this mini retreat spark grace, courage, and renewed beginnings in your life.

It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Spirit

Spring symbolizes renewal in our spiritual journey, as the cold of winter yields to warmth and new life blossoms. During this season, all families are encouraged to refresh their spiritual lives and welcome transformation. This mini retreat offers a blend of theological reflections, Scripture, and practical exercises designed to lead you toward renewal in Christ and strengthen your relationship with Him.

Let’s Reflect the Fire of the Holy Spirit

Reflecting the Fire of the Holy Spirit is a summer mini retreat offering a unique invitation for all families to pause, reflect, and rekindle the flame of the Holy Spirit. Let this summer be a time to deepen your faith, build community, and ignite the fire of divine love within your heart. Experience opportunities for prayer, reflection, fellowship, and personal growth as you draw closer to the Holy Spirit.

Nothing Compares to the Transformation of Autumn

A change like Autumn Retreat explores change and renewal for families. The phrase “A change like autumn ” suggests transformation, letting go, and new beginnings, like the shifts in fall. This retreat offers a space for individuals to reflect, release what no longer serves them, and embrace personal growth and spiritual renewal with the Lord.