We hope you will make plans to join us on campus Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5 for NFK 150: Catholic Illini Koinonia Reunion Retreat!
If a Koinonia Retreat was a part of your student experience as a Catholic Illini, this weekend is a chance to renew your spirit and re-connect with friends and the Catholic Illini community. The weekend features reunion celebrations, Mass, Adoration, talks, and lots of chances to catch up and reconnect with the Koinonia community.
The retreat will take place at the iHotel in Champaign and at St. John's Catholic Newman Center.
Registration:
- Early Bird Registration: $100/adult participant extended through 9/25/23
- Regular Registration: $125/adult participant
Young alumni discount codes are available
- If you were a student during Fr. Lampitt's tenure as Head Chaplain, enter code FRLAMPITT for a 50% discount on your registration fees.
Your registration fee includes the retreat, a welcome reception on Friday night, and the reunion dinner on Saturday night before the Koinonia Reunion in Bellflower. A Sunday Farewell Brunch is available for purchase separately.
Friday, November 3
5:30 PM Check In Begins
6:00 PM Catholic Illini Swag Station Opens
7:00 PM Cocktail Hour
8:00 PM Keynote Address: "One Heart. One Mind." by Msgr. Stuart Swetland
8:30 PM Trivia
9:00 PM Free Time & Social Hour
10:00 PM Koinonia Sing-a-Long
10:30 PM Free Time & Social Hour
12:00 AM Evening closes
Saturday, November 4
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Talks
9:30 AM Discussion & Break
10:00 AM Koinonia Family Feud
11:00 AM Talks
11:30 AM Discussion & Break
12:00 PM Free Time & Afternoon Activities
12:15 PM Reconciliation Available at St. John's
4:00 PM Meet at St. John's; Reconciliation available
4:30 PM Silent Auction Closes
5:00 PM Mass, celebrated by Msgr. Swetland
6:00 PM Reunion Dinner at St. John's (catered by Papa Del's!)
7:00 PM Reunion Festivities in Bellflower
Sunday, November 5
10:30 AM Reunion Brunch (available for purchase separately)
11:00 AM Tour 1 (shorter version)
11:30 AM Chaplain's Address, Student Witness & Final Blessing
12:00 PM Tour 2 (shorter version)
1:00 PM Tour 3 (extended version)
Can I bring my spouse and children?
Spouses and nursing children under the age of 1 are most welcome! While we do not currently have childcare set up for older children, we are hopeful to have something established soon. If childcare becomes available, registration would be on a first come first served basis for the first 35 children.
If I have a guest who has never been part of a Koinonia, are they allowed to come?
Yes!
If I went to Koinonia at another place but not at St. John’s, am I allowed to come?
Yes!
What is the location of the event?
All of the scheduled events from Friday evening until Saturday at noon are scheduled to take place at the iHotel in Champaign (1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820). From there, guests will have free time to do what they wish. Reunion events will take place at St. John’s Catholic Newman Center, as well as the Community Building in Bellflower, IL. Sunday events are scheduled for St. John’s Catholic Newman Center.
What does the $100 cover?
Your registration fee includes the retreat, materials, a welcome reception on Friday night, and the reunion dinner on Saturday night before the Koinonia Reunion in Bellflower. A Sunday Farewell Brunch is available for purchase separately. Your hotel fee is in addition to the registration fee.
Where do I make hotel reservations?
Please refer to the Hotel Block section below to reserve a room in one of two blocks, as well as the reservation deadlines.
What is the registration deadline for the retreat?
Early bird pricing ends September 18th. After that date, the price goes up to $125. October 18, 2023 is the last deadline for registering.
What activities are included in the weekend schedule?
A variety of relevant talks, games, social time, prayer time, great food, renovated St. John Chapel tours, and more. There will also be time to revisit all of your favorite places on campus and in CU!
NFK 150 hotel rates are available at the following campus-area hotels for Friday, November 3 through Sunday, November 5:
iHotel
Group Name: NFK 150 Alumni Reunion
Block Code: NFKAlum23
Guest Password: q@x8w
Reservation Phone Number: 217-819-5000
Cutoff Date: 10/04/23
Room Rate: King, $189/night
Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites
Group Name: NFK 150 Alumni Reunion
Block Code: NFK
Reservation Phone Number: 217-255-6630
Cutoff Date: 10/4/23
Room Rate:
- Hilton Garden Inn:
- Double Queen, $165/night,
- King, $155/night
- Homewood Suites
- King, $155/night
