Quest 40 registration has ended. Stay tuned for more opportunities in the future!

QUEST 40

February 1-2, 2025

Portiuncula Center for Prayer, Frankfort

 

  Who can go on a Quest Retreat?     

• Retreatants:  Current Freshman & Sophomores. 1 night/ 2 day Retreat, Sat. 8AM- Sun. 11AM  

• Leaders: Current Juniors & Seniors. 3 Mandatory Leader Meetings before the actual retreat, students must fill out a Leader Application to qualify, a phone interview will be conducted.  **** Our Quest 40 Leadership Team is full at this time. Thank you for your interest!***   
  • Leader Meetings/Dates: MANDATORY:   
    • 1.) Thursday, December 19th; 6:30-7:30p: Pick "Talks" & Leadership Roles (Parish Center, snacks provided)
    • 2.) Sunday, January 5th, 4-7PM- Planning Meeting(Youth Group room/ Basement, dinner served)  
    • 3.) Tuesday,  January 21st- 7-9pm Team Building event/final planning 2 hrs. (Youth Group Room/Basement, dinner served)  

What is Quest?

• Quest is a two-day retreat for students in high school grades 9th-10th ONLY. On Quest, you will learn more about yourself, your relationships with family/friends, & your relationship with God. Quest includes group discussions, games, prayer, & talks where teens & sometimes young adults share their lives. Teens stay overnight at the Port Center For Prayer (9263 W St Francis Rd, Frankfort, IL). There will be a separate floors for young men and young women. Most rooms are double occupancy. 

Policies to abide by:

• NOTE: STRICT PHONE POLICY! Phones will not be utilized during retreat activities (speakers, small group time, prayers, etc); we'll have storage spaces provided at the  the retreat & give times for students to check in with family. It's best to explain this to your child ahead of time so there are no surprises! Parents can get a hold of their child through the Youth Minister (815-933-8285 x335) for emergency situations & or check-ins at anytime through the Remind app. 
• Parents of Retreatants: JOIN   Remind APP for all communications, Text 81010 code: @40quest

Chaperones:

Chaperones will help w/ small groups. We appreciate your commitment as a chaperone greatly! Without Chaperones Quest can't happen!

• • Requirements to Chaperone: 
  • 1.) Login & create a  Virtus Account online, https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/index.cfm?
  • 2.) Take Protecting God's Children online course
  • 3.) Do the Back Ground Check (Every 5 yrs.)
  • 4.) Take the Mandated Reporter Course

What Will It Be Like?

• Quest starts when retreatants leave MBVM Parish Offices/school parking lot at 9am on Saturday and ends after 9AM Mass back at MBVM. We'll attend Mass together (families are invited to join us) and then enjoy breakfast as a group after Mass (in the Parish Center)  
• Leaders will meet on Friday, February 28th to finalize plans, and then arrive at the retreat center early on Saturday morning. 

What to Bring?

• Toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant. etc), comfortable/casual clothing , slippers/comfy socks, a reusable water bottle & a snack to share with the group. Bed linens and towels are provided by the Port. 

What is the COST? 

• Retreatants - $25.00  
• Leaders - No cost

• LEADERS APPLICATION ONLY: **** Our Quest 40 Leadership Team is full at this time. Thank you for your interest!***

• REGISTRATION: for Retreatants & Leaders - ****Registration for QUEST 40 has closed. Stay tuned for additional dates!

• Parents of Retreatants: Join our Remind group: text 81010, class code is @40quest

• Adult Chaperone Form: CLICK HERE

Payment accepted via cash or check made payable to: Maternity BVM Catholic Church- 308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais, IL  60914

For more information contact Amanda Fierce/Youth Ministry Coordinator: (815) 933-8285 ext. 335