SALT + LIGHT

A YOUNG ADULT RETREAT ON

BECOMING WHO WE ARE CREATED TO BE

OCTOBER 10TH 2026

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH IN MELBOURNE

TICKETS
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    FELLOWSHIP

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    PRAYER

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    PRAISE

  • A doctor or therapist is engaging with a patient, raising his hand in a gentle gesture, in a clinical or counseling setting.

    CONFESSION

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    ADORATION

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    VIGIL MASS

MEET THE TEAM

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EMCEE: APOLONIA DAVALOS

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CHAPLAIN: FR JOHN TRIOLO

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SPEAKER: FR ZACHARY PARKER

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SPEAKER: KENDEL QUINLAN

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WORSHIP LEAD: JESUS APONTE

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SPEAKER: PATRICK NEVE

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SPEAKER: KATIE GRAMKE

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BReakout SPEAKER: Cara Giuliano

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Breakout SPEAKER + Musician: Hannah Martin

  • Three friends laughing and enjoying each other's company on a city street during the daytime.

  • A person wearing a pink shirt with hands clasped together, displaying fingernails and a bracelet on their wrist.

  • Young man with short dark hair, wearing a black shirt, raising his arms in front of a crowd at a concert or event. The audience appears engaged, with some holding their hands up, in a dimly lit setting with colorful stage lighting.

  • A doctor or therapist is engaging with a patient, raising his hand in a gentle gesture, in a clinical or counseling setting.

  • A golden monstrance with decorative rays and small jewels on a white table against a plain wall.

PRAISE FOR TECUM RETREATS

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“It’s amazing how kind and welcoming everyone was. You felt like you could make good friends instantly.”

- Gavin

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“I have been up-and-down with my faith throughout my life, and I’m grateful to my friends for looking out for me and inviting me to WANDERER. It was a super powerful experience with so many like-minded, positive individuals. I’m really excited to start this path of getting back in-tune with God and with my faith.”

- Michael, fallen-away Christian now considering OCIA

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“We are a young, newly married couple that have been looking to become more involved in our faith and our community. This retreat was an excellent opportunity for us to do so and exceeded our expectations. Tecum Ministries showed a high attention to detail in all aspects of the retreat. The production value, speakers, and small group engagements were all high quality and created an engaging and supportive spiritual environment. We left the retreat highly impressed and spiritually revived. We highly recommend attending Tecum Ministries retreats in the future, and we look forward to their next event.”

- Alec

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RETREAT DAY SCHEDULE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

8:00 AM Registration Opens

Breakfast Available

9:00 AM SESSION 1

10:45 AM SESSION 2 with Breakouts

12:30 PM Adoration + Confession

1:30 PM Lunch

3:00 PM SESSION 3

3:45 PM Small Group

4:40 PM SESSION 4

5:30 PM Small Group

6:00 PM Vigil Mass

7:00 PM After Party


FAQs

WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?

This retreat is for young adults 18 (and out of high school) - 40 in all stages of life that are seeking inspiration, rest, prayer and community.

P.S You are absolutely welcome to attend if you aren’t Catholic. We would love to have you!

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY TICKET?

You will receive breakfast, snacks, and lunch (Chick-fil-A!) as well as sessions, adoration, confession, praise and worship, small group sharing, personal prayer time, Vigil Mass and a retreat journal. If you purchase a ticket before Sept 1st you will receive a retreat shirt.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

We want you to be comfortable! Please bear in mind we will have a holy hour and mass! Most of the retreat will be held indoors, though often our small groups will meet outside throughout the day. 


WHEN IS MASS?

Our schedule is a little different this year. Our retreat day will conclude with a special Vigil Mass (this counts for your Sunday obligation!) for all the retreatants at 6 PM followed by our 'After Party' celebration from 7 - 9 PM.

WHAT IF I CAN’T AFFORD A TICKET?

If the ticket price would cause hardship, please contact us at tecumretreats@gmail.com. We have a scholarship fund available, and we never want cost to keep you from attending!

What aBOUT MY FOOD ALLERGIES?

We are happy to be able to provide accommodations for Gluten Free or Vegetarian diets. If you have more severe allergies or dietary restrictions, we are happy to refund a portion of your ticket to allow you to bring safe food for yourself.

Can I bring my baby?

We welcome nursing babies who are held in arms. If they will be old enough to be mobile we would ask you to find other arrangements* for them to limit distractions of our retreatants as well as yourself.  

*PLEASE EMAIL US AT tecumretreats@gmail.com FOR INFO ABOUT CHILDCARE.

WHAT IF I NEED TO LEAVE?

We encourage everyone to stay for the entirety of the retreat, but of course you may leave at any time.

I'M NO LONGER ABLE TO ATTEND. CAN I GET A REFUND?

We are unable to refund tickets unless there are extenuating circumstances. Please email us at tecumretreats@gmail.com. If you'd like, we can use your ticket to scholarship a young adult on retreat!

OTHER QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

EMAIL US AT TECUMRETREATS@GMAIL.COM

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