Luke 18

Based on the 18th chapter of Luke’s gospel, Luke 18 is a weekend-long retreat open to all 8th graders in our parish.  This retreat welcomes the “Lukers” into the church by helping them to experience God and His Love.  Through games, songs, skits, personal sharing, small group time, and a series of talks given by high school teens, the “Lukers” are encouraged to have fun, break down their walls, and see that God and His Love are present in their relationships. Our hope is that the Luke 18 retreat is not a one-time experience but will lead the “Lukers” to continue to deepen their faith throughout high school and adulthood.

Our Key Verse each year is the same: 

"But Jesus called for them and said,
‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them;
for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.
Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God
as a little child will never enter it.’"
-Luke 18:16-17
 

This retreat is unique because it is organized and coordinated by SHVP Youth Ministry and its volunteers.  A team of high school students both present the talks and lead small groups.  With a “Youth Ministering to Youth” approach, the 8th graders are able to relate more easily to the experience of living a Christian life at home and at school.

We are so grateful for this gift of service from the teens and the adults who make this retreat possible.  We are also grateful to the SHVP organizations who contribute to our weekend through donations: Knights of Columbus, Ladies’ Club, to the 8th-grade parents for all their help and support during the weekend, and to the many families who participate throughout the weekend. 

The Luke 18 Retreat for the 2020-21 school year is
Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11, 2021.

Lukers (8th Graders) should arrive at Sacred Heart by 7 p.m. on Friday evening.
They will return home and come back to SHVP by 8am on Saturday and Sunday. The retreat concludes with our 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday evening. 

This year, our Luke 18 theme is Avengers! 

The Lord is my strength and my shield; 
in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped.
-Psalm 28:7

Please click below to register your 8th grader!
Register

The retreat costs $65 for Lukers, Disciples, and Cori Team Members. This amount is due at registration. This amount includes food throughout the weekend, a t-shirt, and some other goodies!

PLEASE NOTE: Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending the retreat. 

If you wish to inquire about a scholarship, or need further information regarding the retreat please contact Lindsay Stokes.

There are two ways to make your payment:
1. To pay with a CHECK, please mail in your check with your registration form to:

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Attn: Lindsay Stokes/Youth Minister
17 Ann Avenue
Valley Park, MO 63088

2. To make an ONLINE payment, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Please note, a 3% processing fee is automatically added making the total $66.95. 

Our Team Applications are CLOSED for the 2021 retreat. Thank you to all who applied!

Anyone older than the age of 18 who plans on participating in the Luke 18 Retreat must be in compliance with Protecting God's Children. Anyone who lives in or is staying at a Sleep House must also be in compliance.

Adult Parishioners: There are many ways that you can help out with this retreat! Please contact Lindsay Stokes with more info on how you can get involved. All help is GREATLY appreciated. 

Click here to access the Protecting God's Children workshop schedule.  Once you reach the site, click the down arrow and select "St. Louis Archdiocese."

If you have any more questions, please reach out to Lindsay Stokes at:

Parish Office: 636-225-5268; ext. 215
Cell: 803-917-7955
lindsay@sacredheart-vp.com