Sample schedule
Based in Saskatoon · Serving Catholic schools across Canada
What is PULSE?
Since 2011, PULSE Catholic School Retreats has facilitated student faith retreats for Catholic schools that inspire the heart and convict the mind. Led by Masson Normand, every retreat weaves live music, prayer, and teaching into one high-energy day.
What we offer:
Full-day student faith retreat for elementary schools • K–6 / K–8
Elementary Student Faith Retreats
One day. Every grade.
One faith theme carried through music, prayer, and teaching, built around your bell times.
What does the day look like?
Retreat themes
- The Virtues
- How can I build good spiritual habits?
- Go and Make Disciples
- What does evangelization look and feel like for me?
- Kerygma
- Why did Jesus die on the cross?
- Holy Spirit
- What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives?
- Loved and Called to Love
- How can I use my gifts and talents to love others?
- God Isn't Fair—He's Good
- What can God's generosity teach us about loving others?
- Hearing and Trusting God
- How does God speak to me?
High school student faith retreats
High SchoolStudent FaithRetreats
A half day or full day created for high school students.
A Catholic faith retreat for Grades 9–12 — live music, relevant teaching, reflection and prayer that help students encounter God in a deep and personal way. Every student matters, is valued, and has something essential and amazing to offer. The exact day flow is planned with your school.
What can PULSE offer your high school? It's your choice!
Sample schedule
Half-day Sample Schedule
- ~90 min
- Opening Session
- ~15 min
- Break
- ~90 min
- Closing Session
Full-day Sample Schedule
- 9:30–10:30
- Opening Session
- 10:30–10:45
- Break
- 10:45–12:00
- Session
- 12:00–12:40
- Lunch
- 12:45–2:00
- Closing Session
Retreat types
- Graduation retreats
- Single grade retreats
- Multi-grade retreats
- Whole school faith days
Half-day or full-day — at your school or an off-site facility.
Parables of Jesus video series
Five classroom-ready videos for K–6.
Five of Jesus' most famous parables brought to life through engaging animation: The Lost Sheep, The Prodigal Son, The Good Samaritan, The Two Sons, and The Farmer / Seeds — unpacked in an age-appropriate, relevant, dynamic way for Kindergarten to Grade 6.
- Jesus' most famous parables brought to life through engaging animation — unpacked in an age-appropriate, relevant, dynamic way for K–6.
- A new praise & worship song to sing and dance to in every session.
- Basic Church teachings and traditions, made clear.
- How the Bible is structured — less intimidating, more accessible.
- New ways to pray, and time welcoming God's presence.
- Zero prep for teachers — press play and teach. Every video comes with a resource package: interactive activities, worksheets, and reflections for K–6.
Use it across five weeks of religion class — or as a ready-made Lent or Advent unit.
Booking
Choose the right path.
Book one retreat day for your school, or bring PULSE to your whole division for a week.
For administrators, teachers, school faith facilitators
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Pick an available date below using the booking calendar and request your school’s retreat day.
See when we are in your AreaFor division coordinators
Reserve a week for my division
Reserve a full week for schools across your division.
Contact Us2026–27 road weeks
Availability at a glance
Available dates are first-come, first-served.
Dates available
Saskatoon
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Sept 2026 – June 2027
Elementary full-day retreat: $1,350 + GST = $1,417.50 per school. No travel fee in the Saskatoon area.
After you request a date: we confirm the date, create a schedule using the bell times we collect from your school, and invoice after the event.
If the calendar does not load, open the Saskatoon booking calendar.
Dates available
North Battleford
Light of Christ Catholic Schools
Nov 30–Dec 4, 2026
What your school pays — elementary full-day retreat: $1,350 plus GST, plus an equal share of the week's $825 travel fee. GST is charged on the retreat fee only — the travel share is split as-is. The more schools that book the week, the less each school pays.
| Schools booked in the week | Total per school |
|---|---|
| Just your school | $2,242.50 |
| 2 schools | $1,830.00 |
| 3 schools | $1,692.50 |
| 4 schools | $1,623.75 |
| 5 schools | $1,582.50 |
After you request a date: we confirm the date, create a schedule using the bell times we collect from your school, and invoice after the event.
If the calendar does not load, open the North Battleford booking calendar.
Dates available
St. Albert & Elk Island
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools • Elk Island Catholic Schools
Jan 11–15, 2027
What your school pays — elementary full-day retreat: $1,350 plus GST, plus an equal share of the week's $1,275 travel fee. GST is charged on the retreat fee only — the travel share is split as-is. The more schools that book the week, the less each school pays.
| Schools booked in the week | Total per school |
|---|---|
| Just your school | $2,692.50 |
| 2 schools | $2,055.00 |
| 3 schools | $1,842.50 |
| 4 schools | $1,736.25 |
| 5 schools | $1,672.50 |
After you request a date: we confirm the date, create a schedule using the bell times we collect from your school, and invoice after the event.
If the calendar does not load, open the St. Albert & Elk Island booking calendar.
Dates available
Regina
Regina Catholic Schools
Mar 1–5, 2027
What your school pays — elementary full-day retreat: $1,350 plus GST, plus an equal share of the week's $950 travel fee. GST is charged on the retreat fee only — the travel share is split as-is. The more schools that book the week, the less each school pays.
| Schools booked in the week | Total per school |
|---|---|
| Just your school | $2,367.50 |
| 2 schools | $1,892.50 |
| 3 schools | $1,734.17 |
| 4 schools | $1,655.00 |
| 5 schools | $1,607.50 |
After you request a date: we confirm the date, create a schedule using the bell times we collect from your school, and invoice after the event.
If the calendar does not load, open the Regina booking calendar.
Dates available
Calgary
Calgary Catholic School District
Apr 26–30, 2027
What your school pays — elementary full-day retreat: $1,350 plus GST, plus an equal share of the week's $1,375 travel fee. GST is charged on the retreat fee only — the travel share is split as-is. The more schools that book the week, the less each school pays.
| Schools booked in the week | Total per school |
|---|---|
| Just your school | $2,792.50 |
| 2 schools | $2,105.00 |
| 3 schools | $1,875.83 |
| 4 schools | $1,761.25 |
| 5 schools | $1,692.50 |
After you request a date: we confirm the date, create a schedule using the bell times we collect from your school, and invoice after the event.
If the calendar does not load, open the Calgary booking calendar.
Team up with a neighbouring school in the same week and split the travel costs.
PULSE Catholic School Retreats has facilitated student faith retreats for Catholic schools across Canada since 2011. Every retreat weaves live music, prayer, and teaching into one day built around a theme. We truly believe in the value of Catholic education, and we love to play our small part by providing quality retreats to Catholic schools.

Masson Normand, B.Ed. is a teacher, Catholic speaker, and worship leader from Saskatoon, SK. He has been leading worship and facilitating Catholic school retreats across Canada since 2009. His message, combined with his musical talents, leads students to an authentic experience of Christ's love. Every PULSE retreat is led by Masson himself.
School divisions we’ve served since 2011
British Columbia
Island Catholic Schools
Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese
Alberta
Calgary Catholic School District
Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools
Lakeland Catholic School Division
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Elk Island Catholic Schools
Holy Family Catholic Regional Division
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division
Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools
Saskatchewan
Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
Prince Albert Catholic School Division
Regina Catholic Schools
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Christ The Teacher Catholic Schools
Ontario
Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
The Northwest Catholic District School Board
Ottawa Catholic School Board
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
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