Chestnut Activities

 Recollections and Retreats

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.
​​Recollection schedule
Retreat schedule

Seminar series

 
​Chestnut regularly holds talks and workshops on a wide variety of topics, with an emphasis on the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church, and how to live the Faith in family and professional life.
Previous seminar themes include:
-Your child's relationship with God
-Sex, gender and identity
-The importance of family dinners
-3-hour marriage challenge

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​Classes on Catholic doctrine

Do you want to go deeper in your faith? Join this series on Catholic doctrine topics. Classes are given by a priest of Opus Dei. Stay tuned for the 2021 schedule

Beyond Chestnut

​Girls' clubs

Clubs for young girls are designed and run by women who attend Chestnut's programs. The clubs meet monthly in the Bay area during the school year. Programs include but are not limited to arts and crafts, service projects, cultural events, Mother-daughter activities, and sports.

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​Young moms groups

​Join a group of young mothers to discuss the challenges and beauty of family life.

​Family Enrichment in the Bay Area

Family Enrichment is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the family as the natural environment for the children's education and promotes the exchange of family experiences.