Monthly activities in the Bay Area

Monthly Recollection

​Date: 4th Sat of each month
Time: 10.00 am - 12.30 pm

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(Virtual)


​A Recollection is a time to pray and reflect on one's hopes and ambitions. There is a priest who gives talks on specific virtues and the college and young professional women have a chance to go for confession or spiritual direction.
(contact centerchestnut@gmail.com for zoom link)

"How to defend the faith without raising your voice" book discussion

Date: 4th Fri of each month


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​Learn about the Catholic faith in order to present it to your peers and friends in an attractive way.
For more information, contact centerchestnut@gmail.com

ChallengeHER leadership program

​Date: 2nd Sat of each month
(Oct 2019 - April 2021)
Time: 2.00 - 3:00 pm
Where: Virtual

ChallengeHer is a leadership program that inspires young women to optimize their strengths and acquire beneficial skills in preparation for high school and college. Application and related information can be found at www.challengeher.org/apply. ​
for  more information: email challengeher789@gmail.com

Summer activities

Lights! Camera! Action!

Date: Summer 2021
​Location: L.A.

​Every summer, college women and high school seniors are brought together for a week-long workshop. What joins them is having a keen insight into the industry, an understanding that there’s something going on in movies, tv shows, and video games, besides entertainment.
For more information, contact westfield.residence@gmail.com

Camp Monte Stella

Date: July 18-23

Join us for a week of fun activities at Camp Monte Stella. Activities include water sports, arts and crafts, archery, STEM activities, hiking, giant swing, campfire, and dance.  Participants have the opportunity to grow in their faith through virtue and catechism classes led by teen counselors.
For more information, contact: sue.marie.downs@gmail.com

UNIV Congress

Date: Easter week 2021

UNIV Congress is an annual international university congress that takes place in Rome during Holy Week. Each year a relevant aspect of our culture is chosen as the theme of the congress. Young people have the opportunity to study and reflect upon the theme of UNIV, with the purpose of suggesting forward-thinking solutions that are shared with the rest of the participants. 
For more information, contact centerchestnut@gmail.com
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​Holy Week workshop

Date: March 25-27, 2021

The Holy Week Workshop is designed as a beginner's retreat for High School girls, using Holy Week as an opportunity to grow in their knowledge and love of the Church. Activities include participation in Holy Week services, classes on the Mass, and community service.
​For more information, contact centerchestnut@gmail.com

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​Summer camps counselors

Date: Jan - June 2021

Teen leaders are invited to serve as counselors for two summer camps - Camp Monte Stella and Discovery Hills Day Camp.  Counselor Training Programs, which run from January through June, provide young women with the skills and education in character to effectively guide young campers.  
Applications open in January 2021.  Interested? Learn more about our camps here.