2024 CATHOLIC FAMILY RETREAT
August 3-5, 2024
Hosted at:
Sacred Way Farm
(745 Kells Road,
Powassan, Ontario)

"A TIME SUCH AS THIS"
with Chris & Katie Bray

Chris and Katie Bray have been married for 17 years and have five girls. Chris is a Catholic speaker and musician, travelling full-time for over twelve years to share the faith at events, having #1 hit songs on Christian radio in Canada, and his new book “Resounding Truth” on the Amazon best seller list. Katie is a homeschooling mom, convert to Catholicism, and is passionate about living her faith joyfully. She has a unique perspective on how to live and share the faith with others. They often travel in their converted skoolie to do ministry as a family, to inspire others to live a Christ-centered family life. You can learn more at www.chrisbraymusic.com 

Accomodations:
Bring a tent or trailer and all camping supplies unless you plan to arrange to stay elsewhere.
Please remember there are NO camping hookups.
Phone charging is available in the garage.

All payments are to be made via ETransfer to:
[email protected]

If the cost is an obstacle to attending, please email the parish at [email protected]

Likewise, if you would like to sponsor a family attending the retreat who cannot afford the fee, please contact the parish at [email protected]

Registration fee includes admission to the Retreat, participating in all activities and talks, and Saturday supper, Sunday lunch and supper and Monday lunch. 

REFUND POLICY
If there is an unexpected circumstance and you need to cancel, please note:  

• Cancellations 30 days or more prior to the weekend can be reimbursed 50% of the registration fee.  
• No refunds will be given for cancellations within 30 days of the Family Retreat Weekend.

• Openness to the Holy Spirit!
• Your camping supplies, clothing, and breakfasts
• Special snacks or food for special dietary needs. 
• Lunches and Suppers are provided as well as snacks, coffee, tea and water in the garage all day.
• Water bottles for each family member 
• Camp chair for each family member 
• Coffee mugs for every coffee drinker 
• Marshmallow sticks 
• Bug spray and sunscreen!
• Bibles, Journals, Rosaries, anything you need for confession & adoration
• If you want to bring your own foam kneeler for Mass in the barn you are welcome to! 
• Quiet games/activities for the kids during quiet times.
• Please note that as Sacred Way Farms is a working farm, we insist you leave all pets at home.

 
If you are camping for weekend:
*Non-electrical sites only
*Arrivals between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on Saturday, August 3 and make sure to bring:

• Camping Supplies (tent/trailer/sleeping bags/pillows)
• Food for your Family (for Breakfast on Sunday & Monday, any specific snacks your children prefer, or foods to meet dietary or allergy needs)
• Alcohol permitted at campfire (please drink responsibly).

- Sacred Way Ministries
- Holy Name of Jesus Church, North Bay
- St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, Callander

For more information or specific questions about the Family Retreat, please contact Theresa-Marie VanMilligen at 705-358-8578.  Please leave a message if call goes unanswered.

REGISTRATION FOR OUR RETREAT WEEKEND IS NOW CLOSED.