DYA Advent Retreat: Faith, Hope, Love
About the retreat
The birth of Christ set in motion our return to God. To make this journey, we need divine help. The three theological virtues—faith, hope, and love—provide exactly this: the energising forces along the Christian path by which we come to know God, trust him, and love him above all things.
On this Advent retreat, we will prepare for Christmas by exploring these three theological virtues through the stories of Jesus’ birth, particularly the infancy narratives in St Luke’s Gospel. What can Zechariah teach us about faith? How is the Blessed Virgin Mary an exemplar of hope? What role does charity play in the meeting between Mary and her cousin Elizabeth?
As well as talks and meditations, there will be time for Mass, adoration and confession, and social time with other young Catholics.
Who is it for?
The retreat is for any students and young professionals (20s and 30s), including those new to the Catholic tradition or looking to deepen their faith.
Date and Timings
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th December
The retreat will begin on the morning of Saturday 6th December, and finish mid-afternoon on Sunday 7th December.
How to get there
Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG
The Focolare Centre for Unity is situated on ‘Parkway’, the main boulevard of Welwyn Garden City, an 8 minute walk from the train station and town centre. There is little parking on site, but there is plenty in town at the station and the Howard Centre multi-storey car park.
Booking information
The retreat costs £85 for a shared room and £125 for a single room. If you would like to attend but have financial difficulties for any reason please contact us. To receive the booking form, and if you have any further questions, please email us: dya@english.op.org
