Magnificent Humanity: Young Adult Retreat Registration 2026

Young Adults are invited to join us for a retreat at St. Felix Catholic Center from Friday evening through Sunday morning, September 25-27, 2026. The retreat will focus on the theme of "Magnifica Humanitas" from Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical letter. It is a time to withdraw from everyday hustle, to spend time with God, and to build a stronger faith. On the weekend, we will dive deeper into topics presented in the encyclical letter and uncover what Pope Leo XIV means by "magnificent humanity." The retreat is led by a team of young adults from St. Charles Borromeo parish. 

Who?: Young Adults in their 20's & 30's (must be at least 18+) 

When?: Friday, September 25 at 7pm (check-in window is from 6-7pm) to Sunday, September 27 at 12:30pm. 

Cost?: Flexible, Suggested donation $120. If you can't afford it, please contribute what you can afford. 

You choose the amount at this link:

www.osvhub.com/stcharlesfortwayne/giving/funds/youth-young-adult-ministry 

Or you can pay by check or cash, make checks payable to St. Charles Church and be sure to put your name somewhere in or on the envelope. Mail that form of payment to:
St. Charles Church
ATTN: Stacey Huneck
4916 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Where?: St. Felix Catholic Center, formerly a Franciscan friary and decade-long home of Blessed Father Solanus Casey, now a beautiful retreat center tucked away from the bustle. 

Address: 1280 Hitzfield St. Huntington, IN 46750 

(About 30-45 minutes from Fort Wayne, depending on the side of town you are coming from)
(About 45-50 minutes from Warsaw)
(About 1hr 45 minutes from South Bend area)

Brief Schedule Overview (Subject to change):

Friday 

6-7pm Check-in
6-7:15 PM Snack & Social 
7:15 PM Welcome, opening prayer, ice breaker
8:00 PM Talk 1
9:00 PM Small Groups
9:30 PM Bonfire and s'mores
10:00 PM Night prayer & Saint stories around the fire

Saturday

7:45 AM Morning Prayer
8:15 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Talk 2
10:00 AM Confession followed by Scripture Reflection
11:00 AM Small Group
11:45 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Rosary Walk
1:15 PM Leisure time
Optional 1:15 PM Option 1
Optional 2:00 PM Option 2
Optional 3:00 PM Option 3
4:00 PM Talk 3
5:00 PM Dinner
6:00 PM Adoration
7:00 PM Mass
8:00 PM Small Group
9:00 PM Night Prayer
9:30 PM Optional Bonfire​

Sunday ​

8:30 AM Morning Prayer
9:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Talk 4
11:00 AM Small Group Discussion
11:45 PM Closing Prayer
Group Picture & Depart


Packing List:
-You may desire to bring an extra pillow if you're a two pillow kind of person, but bedding including sheets and a blanket is already provided.
-Bring your own towel & toiletries
-Optional: shower shoes (bathrooms are very nice & modern, but they are communal)
-If you have a journal, rosary, or Bible you like to use, pack them
-What to wear? You will find yourself most comfortable in casual clothes.
-Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
-Depending on the weather: a sweatshirt if it is cool, especially for time around the bonfire
-There is A/C and WIFI in the main rooms, but not in the bedrooms. Temperature can be well-regulated with the window to let the breeze at night.
-The boiler system keeps the building warm on cool days, but it can take awhile to heat up. If you're cold. let us know so we can address it sooner than later!
-If it is a cool weekend, you may desire an extra blanket, there are a few at the retreat center, but if you have a favorite blanket to travel with, you're welcome to bring it.
-Each person has their own room, but we can permit one roommate to sleep on the floor, if requested and necessary due to a specific need. You may be responsible for moving the sleeping floor mat from the storage room and back.
-Volleyball, basketball, soccer ball, football, or any sports equipment you may want to use during free time.

FAQ's:

Can I bring a young child with me? Children are a gift. We are open to children accompanying parents. In a few instances, we have had infants come with their parents. The experience with a child can be challenging, but also enriching. We ask parents to keep in mind that bringing a child may change your own personal retreat experience slightly, as you will also be responsible for your child throughout the retreat. You may miss portions of the retreat to attend to your child's needs. We do not currently have the resources to provide childcare, but we are open to this idea if there is a great need. While we want to do our best to make space for any little ones that accompany parents, we ask you to keep in mind that there may be times that you may need to take breaks to step-out with your child to attend to their needs. If you do plan to bring a little one, please reach out to let us know so we can best accommodate you! 

Can I come for only a portion of the retreat? While we desire participants to experience the entire weekend, we are open to retreat participants that may only be able to attend part of the weekend. If that is the case, we encourage participants to attend the entirety of Saturday where the bulk of the retreat is at. Notify us if you have a serious reason that you cannot attend the entire weekend. 

What age range typically attends this retreat? The retreat is designed for young adults in their 20's and 30's. We typically have young adults participate from age 18 through age 39 from all states of life (married, engaged, parents, dating, single, student, career, etc.). We often have someone participating from each one of those demographics. If you are anywhere in the range from 18-39, this retreat is for you. 

Questions? Contact Stacey Huneck by email youngadults@scbfw.org 
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