Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation
True healing begins within
About This Advocacy
Through retreats, recollections, and spiritual accompaniment, SSDH nurtures faith, restores hope, and helps individuals grow closer to God. The El-Retiro Retreat House serves approximately 3,000 students annually from elementary to college level, providing spaces for silence, prayer, and encounter with the Divine Healer. Adults seeking solace and spiritual guidance are also welcomed for spiritual renewal and introspection, making El-Retiro a sanctuary for all who carry burdens too heavy to bear alone.
Key Activities
- Retreat and recollection facilitation (3,000 students/year)
- Spiritual accompaniment and counselling
- Spiritual and emotional resilience workshops
- Prayer gatherings and contemplative sessions
- Ongoing retreat formation programs
Status
OngoingProgram Officers
Sr. Ellen Ramayrat SSDH
Spiritual Formation Lead
Teacher Yna Ejercito
Lay Collaborator
Many come to us tired and searching. In the silence of retreat, we witness something miraculous — wounds begin to heal, hope returns, and God becomes real again.
— SSDH Pastoral Development Office