Campus Ministry Moment The annual Messmer retreats were a huge success! Almost 500 students participated in grade-speci昀椀c days of team building, character development, and faith formation. Freshmen stayed on campus for a day Juniors set off for a day of teamwork, of fun activities that helped them discover fellowship, and discovering potential through where they 昀椀t in as part of their new outdoor rock wall climbing and high ropes Messmer family. Peer leaders from the courses at the beautiful YMCA Camp Junior class led the charge. Minikani in Hubertus, Wisconsin. Seniors also returned to their beloved, annual, overnight Sophomores had a new partner with retreat destination of Camp Minikani in Marquette University Campus Ministry. Hubertus. Bon昀椀re talks, fellowship, prayer, They spent the day at Marquette University re昀氀ection and canoeing 昀椀lled their days in the Alumni Memorial Union, Chapel of and night. the Holy Family, bowling in the Union Sports Annex, and tours to the historic Saint Joan I really enjoyed the bon昀椀re, of Arc Chapel. The theme for this day of re昀氀ection was Imagination (Imagining a where we sat together world of justice, faith, and discernment) answering questions on who and “Cura Personalis” (Care of the whole we were, who we are, and who person). Marquette students and staff shared we want to be. It made me inspirational perspectives on life beyond high school. realize how we all go through EA similar things. We realized that as a whole class, we have real love for All the Messmer High School retreats were KJ each other. well-needed, and deserved opportunities to develop old and new relationships with classmates and faculty in casual, faith-昀椀lled and fun environments. So many shared it was a needed “mental break.” The retreats operated in the spirit of our 2024-25 scriptural theme from Matthew 15:16: “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say that I am?” Discovering the spirit of Jesus in one another is a great way to recognize the love and dignity that exists in Messmer and how students can learn to seek it out in the world beyond our school walls. 10