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Padua’s Franciscan charism fosters
a spirit of unity in order to respect and celebrate the gifts of every person, ensuring
that all feel part of our Franciscan family.
For high school students in their most formative years, Padua is much more than a school – it’s a family.
RETREAT EXPERIENCES
Freshman Retreat
The Freshman Retreat focuses on each student’s relationship with family, friends, self, and God.
Sophomore Retreat
The Sophomore Retreat has a theme of discipleship and service. Students participate in service projects at various agencies in the Greater Cleveland area and then share about their experiences.
Junior Retreat
The Junior Retreat explores the various ways to pray and the need for prayer in our lives.
Kairos is an optional, intensive witness-based retreat for juniors. The retreat is led by a Senior Kairos team with witnesses given by students and faculty.
Senior Retreat
Seniors can select one of the following retreat options: Art & Nature, Hiking, Canoeing, Leap of Faith-Zip Line, Girls of Grace, Men of Faith, and Camp-Hike. Various activities give the seniors the opportunity to grow in knowledge of self, grow closer to friends, and grow closer to God.
FRANCISCAN SPIRITUALITY