JC2 Retreat 2023

16 October 2023

Relive the highlights of CJC's 2023 JC2 Retreat, a 2D1N programme of prayer, fellowship, and reflection for JC2 students.

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The college resumed its 2D1N JC2 Retreat this year, the first since the pandemic struck. From 29 to 30 Sep, about 60 JC2 participants - comprising Catholic and non-Catholic students - experienced a time of prayer and fellowship, reconnecting with God after a hectic year.

A large group of students in sportswear stretch their arms overhead in a brightly lit indoor hall.

The highlight of the Retreat was, as always, the Labyrinth walk - a walking meditation in a beautiful setting that was lovingly constructed by CJC teachers, alumni, and even JC1 students who stepped up to help!

Two people sit at the center of a large colorful glowing spiral labyrinth on a dark indoor floor.

Reflection stations were also set up in the library for retreatants to watch a short film and engage with hands-on activities such as origami, letter writing and prayer through poems and short stories.

Three students work on papers and cards at a library table, with bookshelves and more tables visible behind them.

We also want to thank the Office for Young People (OYP) for coming down to facilitate the saturday programme, which included praise and worship, input, and prayer. Many OYP facilitators are CJ alumni, and it was lovely to welcome them home!

Large group of students posing in a chapel with a lit crucifix and a JC2 Retreat 2023 slide on screen.

We hope that all participants were blessed by the Retreat experience, and for even more to join us in the years to come!