Retreat Days (Copy)
Due to covid-19 restrictions, we are unable to host live retreats at this time.
we are offering two come and see: virtual retreats in october 2020 and january 2021.
learn more and submit a registration request here.
If you are discerning a religious vocation and are interested in learning more about cloistered Dominican life and our community, we invite you to contact our vocations directress, Sister Joseph Marie.
If you are interested in our Janua Caeli Retreat Days, we invite you to follow our blog and look for us on social media as we frequently share posts about the Catholic faith and inspirational quotes and photos.
All retreat days at Corpus Christi include Mass and Divine Office, reflections by speakers, time for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity for fellowship with the nuns.
These retreats are open to single, Catholic women, ages 18-38.
Janua caeli retreat days
These retreat days are for those who simply want to learn more about God’s design for women and to grow in their faith and relationships with others in today's culture. The day of retreat will include talks, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass and the Divine Office prayed with the Dominican nuns, and more!
Other Information:
Cost: The suggested donation for the Janua Caeli Retreat Day is $20 (non-refundable). If you: 1) are unable to make a donation at this time but would still like to attend the retreat, or 2) would like to make a donation in an amount not listed, or 3) would like to make a donation by cash or check, please complete the Registration Request below. We will contact you to confirm your registration.
"COME AND SEE" DAYS
These retreat days are for those discerning their vocations and offer an opportunity to experience a bit of the charism of Dominican cloistered life. Sessions provide information and tools useful for discernment. Opportunities are also given for one-on-one meetings, opportunities for Q&A with the nuns, and to hear some of the nuns' vocation stories.
Other Information:
Cost: There is no cost for a "Come and See" Day, but donations are welcome. To register, please complete the Registration Request below. We will contact you to confirm your registration.
Additional Information for All Retreat Days
The retreat begins with Mass on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 5:30 p.m. (after Vespers and Benediction).
All meals are included.
What to bring:
Bible
Rosary
For overnight guests only: sleeping bag (please see Important Notes below)
Important Notes Regarding Travel and Overnight Accommodations:
For those traveling from outside the Bay Area and would like overnight accommodations on Friday night and/or Saturday night:
We have limited accommodations for overnight guests, and they fill quickly. For our retreats, we also ask our overnight guests to bring a sleeping bag. Before registering online, please contact Sister Joseph Marie, O.P. to confirm space availability.
If you are flying in, we recommend arriving at either Mineta San Jose International Airport or San Francisco International Airport - we are the approximately the same travel distance from both airports.
Because of our monastic schedule, we ask please observe the following spaces of time in which to arrive and/or depart:
Friday arrivals: please allow enough travel time so as to arrive at the monastery before 6:30 p.m.
Sunday departures: please plan your travel so as to depart the monastery by noon.
The same would necessarily apply to those traveling by train or bus. We ask that you please try not to fly in on Saturday or need a Sunday stay-over.
Given our cloistered life, we regret we are generally unable to provide transportation between the monastery and the airports or other mass transportation stations. However, we are conveniently located in a quiet suburban neighborhood within easy walking distance (just a couple blocks) from the Menlo Park Caltrain station and a local bus line. Also, many of our guests regularly use other transportation services to commute to and from the monastery.
So that our sisters may best prepare for your stay with us, please email Sister Joseph Marie your travel plans at least one week in advance of the retreat. This is a matter of simple courtesy and respect for the sisters extending hospitality on behalf of the community, and particularly for their primary commitment to our monastic prayer life and schedule. Thank you for your understanding.
Questions or Concerns: Please contact Sister Joseph Marie, O.P. via email or telephone at (650) 322-1801 ex. 19.
Janua Caeli Retreat Day Registration Request
(without Donation Payment)