Pastoral Centres
The District has five Pastoral Centres, each has a distinct way of working with young people and adults, but all are Lasallian in their outlook. Some offer a residential experience while others day retreats, usually with children and young people of school age. Groups looking to run their own retreats are welcome too.
De La Salle Retreat Centre, Castletown
We have two separate programmes for Primary School children: a Confirmation retreat for those celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation; and a 6th Class Celebration day for those students making the change from Primary to Secondary School.
For Secondary Schools, we offer different one-day retreats for each year group, with varied themes and programmes. Each retreat consists of large and small group work, discussion, creative activities, games, meditation and prayer. As well as our one day Transition Year retreat/bonding day we also have a two day TY retreat/bonding day.
In addition to the above, we also offer a one day Prefect Training Day which has proved extremely popular and beneficial to those chosen for this very important role in the school.
Director – Derek Doherty
Tel: 00 353 (0)57 87 32442
Email: castletownretreats@gmail.com
Central Hub: http://delasalleretreats.org/
De La Salle Retreat Centre, Dublin
Here at DEl Centre in the heart of Dublin, we have been providing School Retreat / Reflection Days for primary and post-primary schools in our tranquil surroundings since 2004. Since opening our doors, we have been committed to providing a space where all who journey here are accompanied in their faith journey and their search for meaning.
Our programmes include: Pre-and post-Confirmation Retreats, Secondary School Retreat / Reflection Days, Christian well-being programme, Global citizenship education (Development education programme) Glendalough School Pilgrimage, Dublin Christian Heritage City Walk, Student Preparation Programme for ’Immersion Trips’ Overseas and much more.
Director — Eugene Smith
Tel: 085 2234579
Email: info@delasalleretreatsdublin.org
Central Hub: http://delasalleretreats.org/
La Salle Pastoral Retreat Centre, Belfast
Since 2001 the De La Salle Pastoral Centre in Belfast has been providing quality Retreat experiences for young people and adults.
In that time approximately 40,000 young people and adults have had the opportunity to come here and take some time to explore, discuss and reflect on their faith and belief, in a non-judgemental atmosphere of respect and fellowship.
It is a place where young people and adults can feel free to be who they are and to be where they are on their faith journey.
Director – Margaret McClory
Tel: 00 44 (0)48 9050 1932
Email: pastoralcentre@delasalleretreatsbelfast.org
Central Hub: http://delasalleretreats.org/
St Cassian's Pastoral Centre, Kintbury
In England, St Cassian's Centre, known sometimes as 'The Kintbury Experience' offers a retreat opportunity to school groups aged 7 - 18. Every year a group of young adults (18-30) join the Community to live and work together in Lasallian Youth Ministry. This offers a unique peer ministry approach to the young people who stay up to three nights as part of their residential. The Centre also works with parish, confirmation, and adult groups. View our safeguarding guidelines here.
Retreats are offered online, in school and at the Centre.
Director – Emma Biggins
Tel: 00 44 (0)1488 658267
Email: office@cassians.co.uk
La Salle Retreat Centre Mellieħa, Malta
The Centre has become a venue for many meetings, seminars, retreats and live-ins. The multi-purpose hall equipped with audio-visual equipment seats over 80 people. There is also a Conference Room, Boardrooms, Prayer Room, and a large garden for moments of quiet reading and meditation. Most of the 22 bedrooms are ensuite, with windows overlooking the beautiful bay of Mellieħa. A well-equipped kitchen serves homely and healthy food.
It is a place of love, prayer, and welcome; the hospitality received here is second to none
Manager – Melvin Mifsud
Tel: 00 356 2152 1521
“Be still, and know that I am God”
— Psalm 46:10