Holy Week Retreat 2025

As we embark on this sacred journey, we invite you to join us for a period of reflection, prayer, and communal devotion, where we'll explore the profound significance of Holy Week in a setting steeped in tradition and tranquility. Get ready to embark on a meaningful pilgrimage of the soul and forge lasting connections with fellow participants as we delve into the heart of the Easter story at Stonyhurst College.

Details for 2025

Dates: 3pm, Thursday 17th April - 11am Sunday 20th April 2025.

Main Programme

This sacred programme has been meticulously designed to provide you with a transformative and soul-enriching experience. At the core of this retreat is a profound exploration of faith, renewal, and self-discovery. Through a variety of engaging sessions, reflective workshops, and heartfelt community gatherings, we aim to guide you on a path of spiritual awakening.

Join us on this sacred journey as we delve into the true meaning of Easter, celebrate the resurrection of faith, and foster a sense of community and spiritual renewal. This three-day program promises moments of reflection, enlightenment, and connection with fellow seekers. We look forward to sharing this Easter weekend with you as we grow in faith together.

2025 TIMETABLE COMING SOON!

Timetable Example from 2024

Maundy Thursday

Time	Event	Location
17:00	Parent & Child Welcome	College Chapel
17:30	Welcome Drinks Reception	Top Ref
18:00	Dinner	New Ref
19:00	Talk on Music for the Triduum	College Chapel
20:00	Maundy Thursday Liturgy	St Peters Church

Good Friday

Time	Event	Location
08:30	Breakfast	New Ref
09:30	Welcome from the Headmaster & Retreatant Directors with Opening Prayer	College Chapel
10:00	Guest Speaker - Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP	Top Ref
11:00	Break	Pieta Gallery
11:30	Collections Talk	Top Ref
12:30	CAFOD Lunch	New Ref
13:15	Rehearsal for Passion Readings	St Peter's Church
13:30	Family Stations of the Cross (outdoors)	Meet at Lions
15:00	Passion Liturgy	St Peter's Church
16:30	Tea and Coffee	Pieta Gallery
17:00	Evening Prayer with the True Thorne & Museum Viewing	Sodality Chapel
18:00	Dinner	New Ref
19:00	Film Screening	Academy Room

Holy Saturday

Time	Event	Location
08:30	Breakfast	New Ref
09:00	Reconciliation Service & Opportunity for Confession	St Peter's Church
11:00	Break	Pieta Gallery
11:30	Guest Speaker - Fr Nick King	Top Ref
12:30	Lunch	New Ref
13:30	Discussion Groups (part 1)	Top Ref
14:30	Discussion Groups (part 2)	Top Gallery Classrooms
15:30	Spiritual Direction/ Free Time/ Swimming Pool Access
17:30	Children's Service	College Chapel
18:00	Dinner	New Ref
19:00	Easter Vigil	St Peter's Church
21:00	Easter Celebration	Shireburn Room

Easter Sunday

Time	Event	Location
08:30	Breakfast	New Ref
09:30	Retreatant Choir Rehearsal	St Peter's Church
10:00 - 10.45	Check-out	Main Reception
11:00	Family Easter Mass with Retreatant Choir	St Peter’s Church
12:00	Light Refreshments	New Refectory
12:30	Depart

Dr Sr Gemma Simmonds CJ

We are delighted to be able to announce that Gemma Simmonds will be joining us for this year’s retreat and giving the keynote address.

Gemma is a sister of the Congregation of Jesus. She is a senior research fellow at the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology in Cambridge, where she is director of the Religious Life Institute, teaching Christian spirituality and pastoral theology. An international speaker and lecturer, she is an honorary fellow of Durham University, past president of the Catholic Theological Association of Great Britain and chair of trustees of the ecumenical Community of St. Anselm. Gemma assisted Pope Francis in both sessions of the universal synod of the Catholic Church in Rome over the past two years. Her presentation will focus on the theme of reconciliation.

Father Nick King SJ

Nicholas King SJ as an OS and a long-standing pillar of the Stonyhurst Holy Week Retreat, we are glad to be welcoming him back for 2025. He is a Jesuit Priest who is currently on the staff of Farm Street Church in London. For all his time as a Jesuit, he has been teaching at the Secondary school and tertiary levels, most recently at Oxford University, Boston College, St Mary's Twickenham and Heythrop College, London University. He has also published a translation of the entire Bible (published by Kevin Mayhew in 2013).

Children and Young People's Programme

Following on from an exceptional retreat in 2024 we are delighted to announce details regarding our children's programme running alongside the retreat.

NET ministries will be returning to run sessions for children aged 11-18 years old. Their aim is to challenge young Catholics, through relational ministry, to follow Christ and embrace a life of community in the Church.

The Mark 10 Mission will deliver our primary programme. The Mark 10 Mission is a project created to share the Gospel with school children and lead them to encounter Jesus in a powerful and personal way. Their mission is to help school children experience the Word of God through prayer and singing together.

We will also be hosting special talks and discussion groups for young adults.

Triduum

Step into a profound spiritual experience during our Holy Week Retreat's Triduum. These three sacred days, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, mark the pinnacle of our Christian faith journey. Our Triduum program is a deep dive into reflection, meditation, and community, allowing you to explore the profound significance of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection. Join us as we embrace the transformative power of these holy days and renew our faith in the ultimate message of hope and redemption.

We will upload this years Triduum shortly!

Keeping you safe at Stonyhurst

As a school we operate using strict safeguarding protocol, where the safety and well-being of our staff and students is our top priority. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all members of our school community. To ensure that we uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, we have developed comprehensive policies and procedures that outline our commitment to protecting both adults and young people from harm.

Please click on the links below to access our safeguarding documents:

**Safeguarding Policy**: Our safeguarding policy outlines the principles, responsibilities, and procedures that guide our efforts to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Holy Week Retreat Safeguarding Statement 2025
**Child Protection Procedures**: This document provides detailed information on how we respond to concerns about the welfare of a child, including the steps we take to ensure their safety. Holy Week Retreat Safeguarding Parental Responsibilities 2025
**Code of Conduct**: Our code of conduct sets clear expectations for staff, volunteers, and visitors regarding their behaviour and interactions with children and young people in our school. Stonyhurst Holy Week Retreat - Code of Conduct for all Retreatants
**Confidentially report a Safeguarding Concern here

We believe that safeguarding is a collective responsibility, and we encourage all members of our community to familiarize themselves with our policies and procedures. By working together, we can create a safe and supportive environment. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Holy Week Retreat 2025

Details for 2025

Main Programme

Triduum

Keeping you safe at Stonyhurst

Thank you!