Conwell-Egan Catholic has a history that is rich in tradition, spirit, and community. We continue to build upon a strong foundation, built on the idea that education is not solely based on grades.
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CEC offers a comprehensive, college-preparatory curriculum, including Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) level coursework.
The Center for Student Leadership is Conwell-Egan's newest initiative to help students discover and develop their leadership skills. The CSL will provide one-of-a-kind programs that both challenge and reward CEC students.
The arts are a reflection of humanity and the CEC Fine Arts program aims to give students the opportunity to better understand themselves and the world around them.
From freshman to senior year, our students participate in a myriad of activities, clubs, community service projects and more where the main purpose is to make you feel "at home" here at CEC.
Retreats are a time away from the busyness of life to focus on oneself, others, and God. Knowing how crucial it is to take a step back and reflect on our lives, each student makes a retreat once a year with their grade to incorporate their faith into their life.
At Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, we find it essential for each class to have a retreat day throughout the school year. These says are mandatory for each student. If a senior or junior student misses the retreat, they will not be able to participate in Senior or Junior prom until they meet the requirement. If first- and second-year students miss the retreat, they will not be able to participate in the spring fling. If a student misses thier retreat they will have the option to make it up. There are no excuses why a student cannot participate in these retreats. Lastly, Seniors are available to take part in Kairos XLI, XLII, and XLIII. If they sign up for Kairos, these students will be excused from the Senior Retreat on April 7.
September 12, 2025: Freshmen Retreat
The Freshmen Retreat is focused on helping incoming students to feel at home at Conwell-Egan. The theme of the retreat is “Home” and it includes participation in small service activities as well as activities that build fellowship with new classmates. The freshmen retreat also gives students the chance to hear students and staff at CEC give testimony about the role of their Faith in their lives. There is also time set aside for Adoration.
February 17, 2026: Sophomore Retreat
The Sophomore Retreat is held off-campus at the Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown. The theme of this retreat is “Together” and it focuses on fostering fellowship amongst the students in the sophomore class.
March 18, 2026: Junior Retreat
The juniors meet at CEC and are divided into groups and transported by bus to various locations to participate in service projects. Last year these locations included schools and parishes. We also sent junior students to assist the Sisters of Life in Philadelphia and to the Temple Newman Center. After their service projects are complete, the students return to CEC for lunch and a discussion of the impact of their service on themselves and the larger community. The day concludes with Mass.
Juniors also have the option of participating in the January or April Kairos retreats held at Malvern Retreat House.
April 7, 2026: Senior Retreat
The senior retreat for seniors who choose not to attend one of our three Kairos retreats is held in April. It is held at the Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown and it includes Mass at the Shrine as well as activities designed to give the seniors the chance to foster and grow their Faith.
Seniors are encouraged to attend one of our three Kairos retreats held throughout the school year.
The Kairos retreat is a four-day three-night retreat that takes place at the Malvern Retreat House. Kairos retreats are held in the fall, winter, and spring of each school year. Kairos is designed to help our seniors and juniors learn more about God, themselves, and others through activities that include speakers, small group discussions, and fellowship activities. Student leaders from previous Kairos retreats help to prepare each retreat and work with a small group of students throughout the retreat. Adult leaders from CEC also attend the retreat to share stories of their own Faith journey with the students on the retreat. Kairos is an amazing experience and seniors and juniors are highly encouraged to attend one of the three Kairos retreats that are offered each school year!
October 21-24, 2025: Kairos XLI (Open to Seniors)
January 6-9, 2026: Kairos XLII (Open to Seniors & Juniors)
April 21-24, 2026: Kairos XLIII (Open to Seniors & Juniors
Junior Leadership Retreat (October) - This retreat is a one day retreat that is held off-campus and is open to select juniors who have shown leadership in our Campus Ministry program. The juniors will spend time participating in fellowship activities and working in small groups to develop and organize faith-building activities for our Campus Ministry program. Juniors who participate in this retreat are expected to organize, lead, and promote our Gospel discussion groups which occur at least once a week during lunch periods.
Sophomore Leadership Retreat (May) - This retreat is a one day retreat that is held off-campus and is open to select sophomores who have been involved with our Campus Ministry program and would like to be leaders in that program. It is led by junior student leaders who participated in the October Leadership retreat and focuses on building fellowship and designing and organizing ways to foster and grow the Faith at Conwell-Egan!
Campus Minister
215-945-6200 ext. 446
matthew.smith@conwell-egan.org
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