The retreat begins with the 7:15 a.m. Mass held in the Cheverus Chapel. The Sophomore retreat focuses on relationships, especially friendships. Through the experience of a guided meditation, a variety of trust exercises and rock climbing, the sophomore is challenged to recognize the risk and task involved in friendships and how discipline, trust, goal setting, and cooperation can help them to overcome obstacles to a mature relationship with others and with God. By sharing their own experiences and growth, seniors act as peer ministers to their fellow students. The day ends with reflecting on their experiences of the day. Sophomore retreats are in February and students attend with their Theology class.