October 19,2006

Dear Parents,

As you know, our Confirmation Retreat Day is scheduled for Friday, at 7:00 PM on November 3rd at La Casa de Maria Retreat Center until Sunday, November 5th at noon.  It is important that your son/daughter participate in our weekend retreat.  Our previous retreats have been enriching experiences.  I am sure your son or daughter will appreciate their time together at La Casa de Maria and enjoy the weekend.  If it is impossible for him/her to join us, please call me at 969-4868 by October 26th.

Since second year candidates will be staying overnight in the Casa San Ysidro Dorm, they will need to bring a sleeping bag, a pillowcase or their favorite pillow, toiletries, and towels.

Please send a $75.00 fee to help defray the cost of the weekend along with your son/daughter's permission slip and the emergency form to the Religious Education Office by October 26th.  If you are unable to contribute this amount, do not hesitate to call me.  It is important that your child participate in the Retreat.

I have included the directions to La Casa de Maria, the permission form and the emergency forms in this mailing.  Please tell your son or daughter to arrive at the Retreat Center no later than 7:00 PM on Friday evening.

If you have any questions concerning the Retreat, please do not hesitate to call me at 969-4868.

Sincerely,

Sister Kathleen Patrice