Retreats

November 15, 2024 | Media

Some of life’s best lessons are learned outside of the classroom. Form III and Form VI enjoyed their retreats off campus! Students took a break from their usual schedules to reflect, connect, and just be boys. The day was filled with games, artistic exploration, thoughtful discussions, and Mass—a meaningful time for growth and formation.

Form III went to Holy Trinity Seminary for their retreat which focused on the four cardinal virtues. They heard lectures, had small group discussions, spent some time in prayer, went to mass, and even wrote and performed their own virtue-based skits. Alumnus and current seminarian John Paul Jacob also stopped by to check in on the seventh graders.

Form VI spent their retreat diving deep into faith convictions. Students had the opportunity to share their personal faith journeys with classmates. The retreat also featured an engaging talk from alumnus Nate Sanchez, who spoke about how his faith shapes his daily life and decisions. It was a meaningful day that combined personal sharing, spiritual growth, and connection.

Hawk Happenings

Serving in Costa Rica

Twelve of our rising seniors spent a week serving in Pejibaye, Costa Rica with the Diocese of Dallas. Accompanied by Fr. Augustine (their Form Master) and Fr. Raphael, our young men poured concrete, laid foundations, painted, and helped construct chapels alongside the...

Summer Programs 2025

Summer Programs have started at Cistercian! Sports Camps, Rec Camps, Academic Classes, and much more are designed to support the boys’ development as a whole person during the summer vacation.

Summer Programs at Cistercian

Summer Programs at Cistercian are more than books and sports; it’s also board games with monks. Fr. Philip joins the fun in “Board (not Bored) Games,” one of many classes offered June 9–27. Math, rec camp, and more still open for registration

Publications

Continuum Spring 2025

Contents News & Notes The Impossible Dream Teaching God in Many Ways In Memoriam Sports Floating an Idea

Freedom and the rise of contemporary gambling

"Freedom and the rise of contemporary gambling" by Fr. John for The Texas Catholic. Gambling is growing in our country — and quickly. My impression is that we have work to do to be informed about what is happening and to let ourselves be formed by what the Church...

Thy Kingdom Come

The more I reflect on the petitions of the Our Father, the more I’m convinced that I have no idea what I’m praying when I mumble those words multiple times every day.

The current object of my loving mystification is “Thy kingdom come.” In an effort to be slightly less intimidated by this vast and marvelous petition, I will arrange my musings as responses to the time-honored journalistic questions.