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Be Transformed

Here’s a glimpse into Alyanna Canda’s (Saskatoon, SK) experience this past year

Something AMAZING is happening here at St. Therese Institute, and YOU could be a part of it

Find Your Purpose

Listen to Peter Blair (Calgary, AB) talking about his lived experience as a mission year this last year.

This year’s alumni were asked to describe their journey at STIFM in a few short sentences, about how God worked in their lives and the growth they went through.

Something AMAZING is happening here at St. Therese Institute, and YOU could be a part of it

Discerning a Gap Year?

There are 60 Spots available for 2026-27 year

What does it take to reserve one?

If you are thinking about the program, congrats – you are already discerning how a Catholic Gap Year could change your life! We offer personal support to make your discernment process fruitful.

Want more details about building relationships with a other young adults on a shared journey into deeper relationship with God? We’ll tell you more about this one-of-a-kind chance. Schedule a no-obligation Discernment Call today!

Is a Catholic Gap Year for you?

The Catholic Gap Year is a life-changing 9-month spiritual pilgrimage for young adults aged 17-27, starting Sept. 2026 and running through May 2027.

You live in a historic prairie convent boarding school, on 70 acres of pastoral land at the edge of a small town, one-hour east of Saskatoon.
You join with 40 to 50 other young Catholics, to enjoy a regular daily itinerary of Catholic Studies classes, chores, shared meals, recreation, and social activities, set within a structured frame of prayer and sacraments.
There are special workshops and retreats every month or so that deepen your understanding of your own heart in the light of God’s love and truth.
The relationships you build become life-long friendships, and the confidence and faith you receive in Christ becomes the backbone of the uniquely purposeful life that God put you on earth to live.

The experience forms you for life – socially, intellectually, and spiritually. Plus, you leave with college credits, putting you ahead at a list of Canadian and US degree-granting Catholic colleges and universities. Because of generous donor support, your cost for everything is just $64 a day.

Be sure to check out the Program Overview, a Day in the Life and the St. Therese Institute Vision for more.

Questions about the program?

We would love to answer any questions you might have about our programs, St. Therese Institute, or anything else related to our mission and work.

We’d also love for you to come and see for yourself what life and study at St. Therese Institute are like. Ask about booking a visit! You may also check out Upcoming events.

2 min. Discernment Form

Discern to apply!

Discernment comes before the application. Your discernment has 3 steps

Register your contact info below.
You’ll get a calendar link to book a “Discovery” call, where we get you the details you need.
Decide whether to apply.