2025 Source and Summit Family Retreat

As of 3/11/25, all CABIN accommodations have been reserved; only DORM accommodations for high school teens remain available.

Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center
 Prescott, AZ

2025's parish family retreat will explore the very depth of love, its origin and how you can truly love more purely and effectively. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated 2025 the Parish Year of Mission, respective to Eucharistic Revival. In keeping with the vision, this retreat promises to be powerful and will take you to the summit of God’s love and move you from there to bring that level of love to your family, friends and a world desperate for it.
 
The retreat master for the couple portion of the retreat will be Joel Stepanek*
 
There will be four retreats happening at the same time:

• Couple Track

• Teen Track

• Middle-School Track

• Small Children Track
  
  
  Transportation, meals, activities, takeaways and cabin/dorm are all included. And yes, there will be time for paintballing, ziplining and rock climbing!
  
  St. Thomas the Apostle will make actual Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center accommodation reservations based on your online registration info. There is limited space (first come, first served), so act as soon as you clear your family calendars.
  
  Online registration and payment button links are below. 
  
  

Deluxe Cabin* (bedding & towels provided)   SOLD OUT
$325 each (12 + years)
$275 each (4 - 11 years)
Free (0 - 3 years)

*Deluxe-style lodging is a cabin or hotel style accommodation with larger beds, linens and towels provided. There are kitchenettes, living areas and private bathrooms in each cabin.

Basic Cabin**                                                       SOLD OUT
$280 each (12 + years)
$255 each (4 - 11 years)
Free (0 - 3 years)

**Basic cabins are free-standing buildings with bunks in several rooms throughout the cabin...similar to dorms. As a special consideration for St .Thomas the Apostle, linens and towels will be supplied for basic cabin accommodations.

High school teens will reside in separate dorm-style*** facilities at Basic Cabin rates;
teens are asked to bring their own sleeping bags and towels.

Excitement is building for our FOURTH Parish family retreat offering. 

Pray, discern, and consider if you are called to help in this special weekend for families. If you are interested or have questions, call Deacon Ed at 520-577-8780, extension 111 or email him at [email protected].

"For nearly two decades, I’ve been on a relentless mission, driven by a deep passion forministry that started with a simple internship in a parish youth ministry office. I’ve had the honor of developing resources that empower youth ministers to serve our young people, guiding them to discover their unique place within the Church and have seen first-hand how the culture and leadership of a parish doesn’t simply impact young people, but impacts every aspect of parish life. I’ve traveled the world, speaking to diverse audiences and sharing a message that is as timeless as it is transformative.

My journey took me beyond the parish walls and recently I was blessed with the incredible opportunity to direct programming for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress—a historic event that will forever mark the Catholic Church in the United States. I currently continue to serve the movement and mission as the Vice President of Programming and Administration at the National Eucharist Congress.

I’m the author of several books and I strive to offer wisdom and guidance, whether you’re beginning a new chapter in life, seeking to grow in humility, or discerning your path forward. I hold both a Master of Arts in Religious Education with an emphasis in youth and young adult ministry and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, which has allowed me to balance both “business” and the “ministry” of church work.

Outside of ministry, I love the thrill of Spartan Races, the discipline of marathon running, and the simple pleasures of cooking and gardening. But above all, I cherish the moments spent with my beloved wife and our three children, Elijah Daniel, Sophia Grace, and Micah James. Together, we are committed to living out our faith and leading others to do the same."