Boiler Awakening

 Boiler Awakening '30, October 17 to 19, 2025

Boiler Awakening is a prayerful and peaceful retreat experience like none other, bringing you closer to Christ, your faith goals, and the Purdue Catholic Students community.

It is student-led and welcomes all undergraduate and graduate students seeking to strengthen their relationship with Christ. Our student leaders strive to contribute their gifts and talents to empower participants in perpetually owning their faith and creating a life-long passion for involvement in the faith community. The weekend includes a variety of talks, activities, and reflections designed to allow each retreatant to be “awakened” to the Holy Spirit within them. The retreat concludes on Sunday with the “source and summit” of our Catholic faith, celebrating the Mass. BA is a truly heartwarming weekend that leaves us with a strong but loving reminder of God’s presence in our lives.

• 3-day, 2-night event starting on Friday evening and continuing through 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mass. The retreat is hosted at Lafayette Central Catholic, just across the river from Purdue. 
• Offered twice a year – once each in the Fall and Spring.
• There is a small cost of $50 to participate in Boiler Awakening. This fee covers lodging, seven great meals, and a weekend of fun and reflection. If you need financial assistance, don’t hesitate to e-mail [email protected]. No student should miss out on Awakening due to financial strain.
• We are happy to announce that we currently have enough enrolled Purdue students to staff BA 29. Any students who have already graduated are welcome to serve on the alumni staff. All staff, except alumni and hospitality staff, are expected to stay for the weekend.
• Any interested staffers for the next Boiler Awakening can email [email protected] for a link to the application (if it is not currently posted).

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