Catholic Mini Prayer Retreats for the Council of Catholic Women

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

During Advent, we will follow Mary’s example, as CCW members, drawing closer to her as we reflect on her role as a model of faith, hope, and love. Moving forward we can begin to actively engage in practices that honor both her and her son, Jesus.

It’s Time to Embrace Winter’s Grace

Winter’s quiet invites us to draw close to God’s gentle presence. This mini retreat designed for CCW members, invites you to notice winter’s beauty: the clarity of frost, the peace of stillness, and the hope in awaiting spring. Here, we create space for grace—letting our souls rest, listen, and be transformed by Christ.

Experience Lent as You Follow Jesus into the Desert

“Follow Jesus into the Desert” encourages CCW members 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 CCW members 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 CCW members 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 deacons. 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.