hearts awake: a retreat for catholic singles
We invite you to join us for Hearts Awake, a retreat designed for Catholic Singles
When: Friday, September 18 (7pm) – Sunday, September 20 (3pm)
Where: Our Lady of Guadalupe Discipleship Center (5701 Lawshe Rd, Peebles, OH 45660)
Overnight rooms are available, but space is limited!
Who: This retreat is intended for adults ages 20–50 who are single and free to discern the vocation to marriage.
Cost: Meals, retreat, and rooms – all for a free will offering!
Presentation Ministries is an official Catholic lay association under the Archbishop of Cincinnati, and we offer everything – retreats, materials, overnight accommodations, and meals – all for a free will offering. We ask that you pray to the Holy Spirit and ask Him to reveal to you how much would be appropriate to donate.
Questions: (513) 373-2397
or retreats@presentationministries.com
To Register: CLICK HERE
To participate via ZOOM, CLICK HERE at the time of the talk (subject to adjustments that occur in real time)
The Retreat Experience
FRIDAY: Arrival, Community, and Prayer Arriving anytime between 6-7pm, you’ll settle in, meet fellow retreatants, and ease into the weekend with praise and worship, introductions, and guided reflection. The activities begin at 7pm and focuses on the joys and crosses of the single vocation through Adoration, journaling, partner conversations, and the Stations of the Cross prayed with intentions for singles. We end with night prayer and relaxed social time and games.
SATURDAY: Identity, Love, and Discernment Saturday is our deep‑dive day. Through talks, discussions, Mass, and panels, we’ll explore:
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Your identity
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Christ‑centered love and the four marks of authentic love
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Primary and secondary vocation
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Myths and misconceptions about singleness and discernment
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Catholic teaching on dating, relationships, and human sexuality
SUNDAY: Discernment, Testimony, and Sending Forth We’ll carpool to Sunday Mass at a local parish, then return for brunch and a married‑life panel featuring couples in different seasons of marriage. You’ll have time to reflect on practical next steps in your own discernment, share questions, hear testimonies, and close the retreat with prayer ministry and gratitude.
This retreat is meant to be a place of peace, clarity, and authentic community. We can’t wait to see how God moves in each of your hearts.
Hearts Awake HOURLY SCHEDULE:As you look over the schedule, know that we’re holding it
with open hands. We want to make room for the Holy
Spirit to lead and for the retreat to respond to weather,
the needs of the group, and feedback from retreatants.
So while this gives you a good sense of what to expect
and plan for, some things may change along the way!
To participate via ZOOM, click HERE at the time of the talk...see below:
Friday, September 18
6:00pm Check-in available & dorm assignments (Jansen Center)
7:00pm Welcome, announcements, & table introductions (Jansen Center)
7:30pm Talk: Singlehood fruits and crosses (Jansen Center)
8:00pm Adoration, prayer, & journaling (Chapel)
8:30pm Emmaus walks or small group discussion (Chapel grounds)
9:00pm Break & snacks (Jansen Center)
9:30pm Stations of the Cross (Chapel)
10:15pm Guided Ignatian Examen (Chapel)
10:30pm Social & games (Dorm social spaces)
11:30pm Get ready for bed (Dorms)
Saturday, September 19
8:00am Breakfast (Jansen Center)
8:45am Talk: Identity, Trinity, & four marks of love (Jansen Center)
9:30am Small group or partner discussion (Jansen Center)
10:00am Break
10:30am Talk: Primary & secondary vocations (Jansen Center)
11:00am Group activity: Myths and lies about vocations (Jansen Center)
11:30am Small group or partner discussion (Jansen Center)
12:00pm Mass (Chapel)
12:30pm Lunch (Jansen Center)
1:00pm Vocations Panel (Jansen Center)
Note: Confessions available with Fr. Packer from 1:00-2:30pm
2:30pm Group activity: Biblical case studies (Jansen Center)
3:30pm Break
4:00pm Nature hike & group scavenger hunt (Valley)
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Talk: Men & women He created them: TOB applied to dating & single life (Jansen Center)
7:30pm Small group discussion (Jansen Center)
8:00pm Break
8:30pm Hot topics & apologetics: Catholic teachings on relationships & sexuality (Jansen Center)
9:30pm Bonfire, Oktoberfest, praise, & stories (Outdoors)
11:00pm Get ready for bed (Dorms)
Sunday, September 20
8:00am Carpool to Sunday Mass (Meet in parking lot)
8:30am Sunday Mass (St. Mary Queen of Heaven, 205 Wendell Ave, Peebles)
9:30am Travel back to retreat center (5701 Lawshe Rd, Peebles)
10:00am Brunch
11:00am Married Life Panel (Jansen Center)
12:30pm Small group discussion (Jansen Center)
1:00pm Break
1:30pm Wrap up: Questions, testimony, & thank you (Jansen Center)
2:00pm Prayer groups available (Jansen Center)
2:30pm Dorm clean up & departure
3:00pm Retreat ends
De Septiembre 18, 2026 Para Septiembre 20, 2026
contact:
Call (937) 587-5464 or (513) 373-2397 or e-mail retreats@presentationministries.com
location:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel and Retreat Center (Presentation Ministries), 5701 Lawshe Rd, Peebles, OH 45660
notes:
Cost: A free-will offering, so everyone can afford to attend! Housing and meals provided! The overnight dormitories provide sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels that you are most welcome to use.
schedule:
FRIDAY: Arrival, Community, and Prayer Arriving anytime between 6-7pm, you’ll settle in, meet fellow retreatants, and ease into the weekend with praise and worship, introductions, and guided reflection. The activities begin at 7pm and focuses on the joys and crosses of the single vocation through Adoration, journaling, partner conversations, and the Stations of the Cross prayed with intentions for singles. We end with night prayer and relaxed social time and games. SATURDAY: Identity, Love, and Discernment Saturday is our deep‑dive day. Through talks, discussions, Mass, and panels, we’ll explore: * Your identity * Christ‑centered love and the four marks of authentic love * Primary and secondary vocation * Myths and misconceptions about singleness and discernment * Catholic teaching on dating, relationships, and human sexuality You’ll hear vocation stories from priests, religious, and consecrated persons, enjoy one-on-one conversations, small group activities, spend time outdoors, and build friendships with other retreatants. Confession will be available. The evening wraps up with an outdoor bonfire (weather permitting), praise and worship, and fellowship with an Oktoberfest theme. SUNDAY: Discernment, Testimony, and Sending Forth We’ll carpool to Sunday Mass at a local parish, then return for brunch and a married‑life panel featuring couples in different seasons of marriage. You’ll have time to reflect on practical next steps in your own discernment, share questions, hear testimonies, and close the retreat with prayer ministry and gratitude. This retreat is meant to be a place of peace, clarity, and authentic community. We can’t wait to see how God moves in each of your hearts.
speaker:
A variety of speakers will give inspiring talks and panel discussions from an authentically-Catholic perspective on God-given graces and opportunity for spiritual growth and fellowship for the single Catholic.