b"vision of the Marianists and the Blessed Mother, bringing back into their lives what was discussed in the Top left: Avery Henriksen (right)Deacon Twellman said. retreat. These are principles that are lived throughout and Annette Gleason share aIn her dual role as an educator and volunteer, the rest of their lives. pinky swear during MORE'sconfirmation retreat on April 23 atRohman has a unique perspective on MORE's mission Mike Fitzgerald, retreat coordinator at Chaminade Annunziata Parish in Ladue, Mo.and its spiritual relevance to participants. She said College Prep School in St. Louis, said the retreats arethe retreats meet young people at their level. They as relevant as ones he attended as a student in the Bottom left: Annabelle Reagan(left) and sponsor Joe Reaganuse examples and hands-on activities, getting them up early 2000s. The main reason the retreats stick with discuss an aspect of their faith.and moving, Rohman noted.guys is the fun yet serious atmosphere the MORE teamRohman said the confirmation retreat introduces builds. Especially for young men, that is key to any sort Above: Sean Hogan (right) andstudents to the Marianists and Blessed William of religious ministry, to show them you dont have to sponsor Joe Paul participate inthe MORE retreat.Chaminade. It has a long-lasting impact, she added. be super-serious all the time, Fitzgerald explained.We often refer back to the retreat. It helps with theday-to-day routines of school, conflict resolution and Joe Kenny is a freelance writer from St. Louismarianist.com/donate 9"