The Franciscan Experience
A week of service, prayer, friendship and formation for high school students.
Apply to TFEWhat Is TFE?
The Franciscan Experience is a week-long overnight summer program for high school students at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.
It is more than a camp and more than a retreat. TFE is an immersive week of service, formation, prayer and community that helps teens discover something real inside themselves: purpose, confidence and a deeper connection to Christ.
Why It Matters
Many discover Christ in a new way. Some encounter Him for the first time. Every student leaves changed.
What You Experience
Serve With Purpose
Step into hands-on service across the Baton Rouge community and encounter Christ in the people you help.
Grow in Faith
Experience prayer, Mass and the sacraments in ways that feel personal, meaningful and life-giving.
Discover What Matters
Ask real questions, explore your beliefs and learn how faith connects to your everyday life.
Build Real Community
Form lasting friendships and receive mentorship in a supportive, faith-filled environment.
TFE Through Our Students' Eyes
The Impact
By the end of the week, students leave with greater confidence, deeper faith and a clearer sense of who they are becoming.
They return home more grounded, more hopeful and ready to lead in their families, schools and parishes.
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