Planning. Forming. Collaborating
We invite those who teach the faith in our parishes and schools to this overnight formation experience.
This is not a spiritual retreat. Of course, we’ll pray together and offer some time for solitude and personal spiritual reflection and prayer. But, we are intentionally offering this as a professional development experience, to provide formation and resources to those who teach the faith in parishes and schools in the Diocese of Helena.
Register: Click here to register.
Date: Monday-Tuesday, August 11-12, 2025.
When: We will start at 10am on Monday and conclude by 3pm on Tuesday.
Where: Legendary Lodge
Who: Parish- and school-based DRE’s, teachers, youth ministers, and catechists. We invite both those who are paid and those who are volunteers, whether you are responsible for directing an entire program (e.g. “Director of Religious Education”) or if you work with a single-grade.
What: The day will flow between presentations and sessions, opportunities for individual planning and reflection, and group interactions and exchange. We will also have incredible hospitality, pray together, and enjoy the amenities of Legendary Lodge.
Cost: Free!
Spouses/Children: Spouses and children are welcome! We will be offering some limited childcare during the event. That looks like having a Safe Environment adult(s) manage kids in a group environment during our sessions. Parents/Guardians would, however, be responsible for their children when not in sessions (e.g. meals, at night, etc.). Children will have to stay overnight in your room, which means that we are limited on space. We will offer space on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Questions? Contact Kevin Molm in the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: kmolm@dohmt.org; 406.389.7055
In partnership with The Foundation for the Diocese of Helena, we will be awarding up to $2,000 in grants for innovative, creative evangelization ideas from parishes and schools. The focus is on finding ways to share the Gospel outside of the walls of your school or parish.
Get your ministry leaders together and come up with a great idea, submit the simple application (click here to submit online; click here to download a paper application), and then come prepared to give a breath-taking presentation on Monday night of Planning Days.
We will have a panel of judges listen to the presentations and then choose the winners. It’s going to be fun and exciting, both for those presenting and for everyone who will be listening. Your idea might not win, but you may get inspired by others’ ideas!