Ave Maria Singles Retreat
June 26-29, 2008
4 Days/3 Nights

Theme - "Theology of the Body:  How Singles Can Relate"

Join us in the beautiful grounds of Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, PA (just outside of Philadelphia) for a life-changing weekend filled with teaching, prayer, fun and socialization.

AMS Retreats are Unique
Some might say this sounds more like a conference than a retreat.  It is a "retreat with a socialization" component.  You get all the traditional spiritual elements of a retreat (daily Mass, formation talks, private Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual direction, time for Confessions, etc.).  But you also get a lot of free time and unique opportunities to socialize with and get to know the other single Catholics in attendance. An AMS retreat is an experience like no other, and one you MUST take part in to appreciate.  But isn't having music, a dance and the socialization contradictory to what a retreat is?   No.  In fact, it's the full circle of health prayer and relating.  It's from the book of Ecclesiastes..." a time to pray...a time to work...a time to play, etc."

So don't miss this unique opportunity to share a long weekend with other single Catholics to learn, socialize, and grow in faith.

Retreat Talks
The focus of our presenters will be to help single Catholic men and women have a better understanding of "Theology of the Body". They will inspire you and offer insights on important topics that have to do with the human person as whole, and how you, as a single Catholic preparing to meet your future spouse, can enrich your life right now. Though anyone who is married or engaged to be married can easily benefit from these same talks, this experience is designed for single Catholic men and women within the context of a retreat and social setting.

So don't miss this unique opportunity to share a long weekend with other single Catholics to learn, socialize, and grow in faith.

Speakers:

Anthony Buono, founder of "Ave Maria Singles" and "Road To Cana"
Rev. Edward B. Connolly, parish priest in the diocese of Allentown, PA, and co-host of the "Road To Cana" TV series.
Katie van Schaijik, Co-founder of the Personalist Project who studied at the International Academy of Philosophy in Liechtenstein, Austria. Read her bio.
Peter J. Colosi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Franciscan University, Gaming, Austria.
Mark Houck, and Damian Wargo, co-founder of "The Kings Men", an apostolate with an outreach to Catholic men.

Retreat Schedule
Click here to view the schedule for this weekend retreat.

Price:  $375 per person - Retreat is held in the Main Retreat House
Includes (7) meals and a private room with a sink and desk. Bathrooms are dormitory style; with women in one building and the men housed in another. Private adoration oratories are available on most floors. Each room is dedicated to a particular saint featuring a stained-glassed, small window on the door. Sheets, pillow cases and one set of towels are included. Hair dryers and shampoo are not included.

Registration:
Register by calling the Malvern Main Office at 610-644-0400 or register online at www.malvernretreat.com. You may use a credit card to register; payment in full. There is no refund as of 30 days prior to the retreat. Confirmations will be sent two weeks prior to the retreat.

Contact us if you have any questions.