Retreats

Kairos Retreat
Kairos (a Greek word adapted to mean "The Lord's time") is a Catholic retreat program created for high school and college students. NDP has designed this retreat for juniors and seniors. Students and faculty/staff members who have previously made the retreat lead the experience. Kairos is held off campus and focuses on helping students find his or her own personal relationship with God during a few days of discernment and discovery. Learn more here.

Sophomore "Portrait of a Saint" Retreat |Class of 2029 | October 21, 2026

Sophomores will meet at  St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church for a day of reflection, learning and connecting. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Students should eat breakfast BEFORE coming to the retreat and bring their own water bottle. Register here!

The dress code for the day is their regular school uniform (polo and uniform bottom). Students and staff MUST wear their school IDs.

All cellphones will be collected at the door so the students can be fully present with each other, our staff and our Lord.

Drop-off is at 8 a.m., and pick-up is at 2 p.m. Parents/guardians must provide transportation, or students with their licenses can drive themselves. This is a mandatory retreat. 

Freshman Retreat | Class of 2030 | August 26, 2026
A class that prays together, stays together! This is why at the beginning of each school year, we offer a freshman-only retreat for the newest members to of our community to grow in faith in God and each other. This off-campus day retreat gives freshman a chance to connect with each other and to bond in a profound way that can only be done in a sacred space and apart from distractions. Parents are asked to drop off and pick up their sons and daughters at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church located at 10755 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 -- not at the school. Register here!

Here are the details:

• Parents/Guardians arrange transportation to and from the retreat
• Drop-off at the church at 8 a.m.
• Students are to wear their regular school uniform
• Student need to bring their own water bottle/tumbler
• Lunch and snack are provided
• Pick-up is at 2 p.m.