Peter, David
Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Dean of Faculty, Dean of Faculty
Alumni Relations Adviser, Alumni Relations
Vocatio: High School
Dates
June 21-27, 2025
RegisterVocatio: High School is a fun opportunity for high school men and women entering grades ninth through 12th to explore God’s calling and direction for them.
Find God’s Calling for Your Life
Vocatio: High School is a retreat that encourages high schoolers to find God’s calling for their lives through experiencing many aspects of the Seminary including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation!
Open to high school men and women entering grades ninth through 12th, the registration fee is $200.
Registration deadline: May 31, 2025
Instructors
Saleska, Timothy
Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Dean of Ministerial Formation, Ministerial Formation
Gustav and Sophie Butterbach Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Golden, Kevin
Director of Resident Field Education, Exegetical Theology
Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Dean of Theological Research and Publication, Exegetical Theology
Schedule
Saturday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 12 p.m. | Arrivals and check-in |
| 3 p.m. | Introductions and opening devotion |
| 4 p.m. | Campus tour |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner with President Dr. Thomas J. Egger |
| 6:30 p.m. | Group Activity |
| 8:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 9 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Sunday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 10:30 a.m. | Worship service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Visit to Camp Wartburg for team building activities |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner at camp |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 8:30 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Monday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 1: Fixing our eyes on Jesus with Dr. David Peter |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | College fair |
| 3:30 p.m. | Ask the pastors and deaconesses |
| 4:30 p.m. | Open gym |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner – Set Apart to Serve presentation |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 8 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Tuesday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 2: Fixing our eyes on Jesus With Dr. Timothy Saleska |
| 11:30 a.m. | Group photo |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Service project – Dutchtown clean-up |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 8 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Wednesday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 3: Fixing our eyes on Jesus |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Group outing to Grant’s Farm |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Open gym |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions – Individual Confession & Absolution offered |
| 8:30 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Thursday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 4: Fixing our Eyes on Jesus |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Sticky Faith Activity – Encouraging Encouragers |
| 2:30 p.m. | Group outing to Forest Park |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 8:30 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Friday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9325 a.m | Chapel with musicians performing |
| 10:30 a.m. | Pack up and clean up |
| 11:30 a.m. | Box lunches to go |
| 12:30 p.m. | Blessing and departure |
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Office Hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT)
Monday through Friday