Retreats are so precious in the seminary, considering also their canonical significance. Due to its importance, it takes place twice in an Academic year: before Christmas break and before the close of the academic year in June. For such retreats, the seminarians are usually divided into two groups: the final year class (Deacon Class) making up one group with their separate moderator, and the rest of the students forming another group with their separate moderator, all in different locations.