Riverview serves the needs of young men in Montreal since 1968. Its programs foster the harmonious development of high school, CEGEP and university students by helping them to become competent, generous and responsible men committed to contributing to the common good of society. The activities of Christian formation are inspired by the message of Saint Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei.
The activities of Christian formation are inspired by the message of Saint Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. Read more.

Programs

A variety of programs run at Riverview for different age-groups. Some are very simple (e.g., study in the study room) some more articulate. All are imbued of the same philosophy.

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Get-togethers with guest speakers

Big Picture Seminar for secondary 2-3-4 students, and Leadership Series for secondary 5 students and up.

Mandarin Chinese Language. Taught by our in-residence native Mandarin speakers, see more details, for secondary 3 students and up.

Honors Math Tutoring. For those who want to excel in Math or prepare for AP exams. A specific group is set up for Secondary 4 Math as it has a significant impact on CEGEP choice. Contact us for more details

Riverview's Study Room is open, seven days a week. Make that brain sweat.

Service Opportunities. Riverview provides a variety of service opportunities, from the one-time visit to do some house chores for an invalid person to service camps abroad.

Meditations for University Students
Every Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.
30 minutes sessions preached by Riverview's chaplain aim at helping university students to relate their academic and social commitments more fully to their relationship with God.

Christianity for Non-Christians. A Course on the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith.

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Mornings of Recollection
On the first Sunday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This monthly Recollection is an opportunity to reflect on your everyday life in light of basic Christian principles. Geared to help you refresh your spirit and strengthen your resolve to do good.

Retreats for University Students
WHEN and WHERE: At different times and locations throughout the year for different age-groups. Contact us.
Retreats are a longstanding tradition in Christian life. They provide an opportunity to reflect on your everyday life in light of basic Christian principles, and to deepen your personal relationship with God.
The silent retreats, that typically last three days, have a focus especially appropriate for the lay person and for the university student in particular.