Retreats
2022 Summer Seminary Immersion Program
for rising high-school juniors and seniors:
June 17-July 1, 2023
This two-week academic program helps young men discern God’s call while living in Old College, the undergraduate seminary of the Congregation of Holy Cross on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Come & See for high school students: Spring & Fall
September 29-October 1, 2022 (seniors) | March 23-25, 2023 (juniors)
This weekend discernment retreat offers high school juniors an opportunity to spend a weekend at Old College Undergraduate Seminary at the University of Notre Dame, so they might get to know the men in formation, their daily routines, and their experiences of formation.
For more information or upcoming "Come & See" dates, please email .
Come and See Weekends offer high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to spend a weekend at Old College Undergraduate Seminary at the University of Notre Dame, so they might get to know the men in formation, their daily routines, and their experiences of formation.
Participants will join the seminary community for daily Mass and prayer, learn about the Congregation of Holy Cross and its mission, and tour both the University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross College campuses. All meals are provided.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. In addition to campus tours and a formal presentation, parents will also have the opportunity to ask any questions they have so that they can better assist their sons in hearing God’s call. With advance notice, simple accommodations can be arranged for parents at Moreau Seminary.
The Come and See Weekends run from Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. Students and parents should plan to arrive at Moreau Seminary on the campus of Notre Dame between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thursday. Directions are available upon request.
Students and parents are free to depart between noon and 2 p.m on Saturday following Mass, Holy Hour, and brunch at Old College.
Most occasions during the weekend will be casual, although an informal outfit (khaki pants, collared shirt, and dress shoes) would be appropriate for Mass on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Come and See Nights gives South Bend area high school students a chance to enjoy an evening at Old College, the undergraduate seminary on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. The evening's activities will include evening prayer, dinner, and conversation about what life is like on campus for undergraduate Collegians and for Holy Cross Seminarians and Brothers in formation. Khaki pants, a collared shirt, and dress shoes would be appropriate to wear for the occasion. Interested students should speak with their parish priest, or contact the Office of Vocations to let us know they're interested in attending. (574) 631-6385 or
The Summer Seminary Immersion Program
Led by priests, brothers, and seminarians of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the Summer Seminary Immersion Program (SSIP) is a two-week academic experience designed for high school aged men (15-18 years old) interested in deepening their relationship with Christ and His Church. SSIP is also open to high school men who may have considered a more serious calling to the priesthood or to life as a religious brother. The program helps young men explore discernment of God’s call through the study of Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, the office of the priesthood, and the consecrated life. Taking place on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, participants will be housed at Moreau Seminary, allowing them first-hand experience of seminary life. Additionally, the daily schedule will include Holy Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, social time, exercise and leisure, and other community-building opportunities both on- and off-campus. Students will have the opportunity to engage in service-learning activities, as well as to earn a college credit at Notre Dame.
For more information on any of these opportunities or to request registration forms, please contact us in the Office of Vocations at (574) 631-6385 or
To learn more about seminary formation in Holy Cross or to take a virtual tour of Old College visit our section on Seminary Life.
Come & See Night for South Bend area high school students:
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Come and See Night gives South Bend area high school students a chance to spend an evening at Old College, the undergraduate seminary on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. The evening's activities will include evening prayer, dinner, and conversation about what life on campus is like for Holy Cross Seminarians and Brothers in formation. Khaki pants, a collared shirt, and dress shoes would be appropriate to wear for the occasion. Interested students should speak with their parish priest, or contact the Vocations Office to let us know they're coming.