The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe If this will be your first time to Marytown, you are in for a real treat. The Franciscan Friars here are kind and welcoming; you will find the double occupancy rooms to be very comfortable; and the gift shop is loaded with lots of great Catholic items… And last but not least, the chapel is beautiful and open 24 hours a day for Eucharistic adoration.
Packing List
Bible and rosary
Final payment for retreat (if applicable)
Parental release form
Travel itinerary (if applicable)
Bathroom Items
Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Sunscreen
Brush
Travel hair dryer (if needed)
Recommended Clothing
4-5 shirts
2 pairs of your choice: pants, capris, or skirt
2 pairs of shorts (not allowed in Churches)
Comfortable walking shoes
Shoes dress/casual
Recreational clothes
Jacket/sweatshirt
Modest PJ's
Underclothing and Socks
Glasses, Contacts, Solution
Optional
YOUCAT (Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church)
Camera and batteries
Journal and pen
Sunglasses
Hat (to block the sun)
Bug spray
Musical instrument
Liturgical/praise & worship music
Liturgy of the Hours (limited copies available at Marytown)
Props & ideas for skits
Sleeping bag/pillow (only if you are third person in a room)
Spending money for Marytown gift shop
Please Do Not Bring
Things you wouldn’t want to lose
Ipods, CD players, electronic games
Computers
Cell phones
Secular games (eg; cards)
Video cameras
Secular magazines/books, etc.
Weapons (includes pocket & camping knives)
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco (cause for immediate dismissal)
Dress Code Marytown is the home of the Franciscan Friars and the House of the Immaculata. Please show respect by being appropriately modest in the way you dress.
No tank tops or sleeveless tops or dresses
No short skirts, skorts or dresses - hem must touch the ground when kneeling (even when worn with leggings)
Shorts must come to the knee
No low-rise or low-rider pants/skirts (at no point should midriff or underwear show)
No tight or transparent clothing; undergarments must not be seen
No tight ‘skinny pants’/skater pants
No shorts, skirts, pants, or sweats with writing on the buttocks