The purpose of Boiler Awakening is to deepen and explore one’s faith and relationship with God through a Catholic, student-led, Christian-based retreat ministry for college students. By encouraging spiritual growth through prayer, service, reflection, and full participation in the Mystical Body of Christ, the retreat strives to foster an “awakening” to Christ’s presence in the world.

Boiler Awakening is a three-day retreat beginning Friday afternoon at St. Tom’s and concluding late Sunday afternoon. Boiler Awakening is held at one of several retreat centers in the West Lafayette area. There are a variety of talks and activities designed to “awaken” the Holy Spirit within each of the retreatants. Awakening concludes Sunday with the “source and summit” of our Catholic faith, the celebration of the Mass.

Boiler Awakening is designed for all college-age students (undergraduate and graduate) from Purdue University. It is held twice a year – once in the Fall and Spring. There will be a “Registration” Sunday each semester. See the St. Tom’s Bulletin for more information on Registration.

There is a small cost to participate in Boiler Awakening. This fee covers lodging, meals, and an entire weekend of fun. If you need financial assistance, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No student should miss out on Awakening because they cannot contribute the registration fee.

Students from other Awakening schools have participated in an Awakening Retreat are encouraged to offer assistance with Boiler Awakening. Click here for the Boiler Awakening #1 Staff Application.

For those interested, the names of current Retreatants and Staff can be found at the Boiler Awakening Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/boilerawakening).

Upcoming Awakenings:

• Boiler Awakening #1 – October 29^th-31^st, 2010
• Boiler Awakening #2 – April 8^th-10^th, 2011

If you would like further information on this retreat, please contact a member of the Boiler Awakening Leadership Team ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).