CLI (Christian Leadership Institute) is a weeklong training experiences sponsored by the Diocese of Lake Charles focusing on developing and sharpening leadership skills in a Christian manner that can be used in every aspect of their lives. The focus of the training includes the following:
 
+ effective communication skills
+ facilitation skills
+ decision making skills
+ consensus seeking skills
+ temperament and leadership styles
+ male/female leadership styles
+ living the Catholic Faith
+ call to ministry and more
 
The training during the camp involves experiential learning and is re-enforced by hands-on activities and small group challenges. The young people themselves play a part in shaping the routine activities of each day from waking up in the morning, to setting the environment and planning prayer for meals, morning and evening prayer, the evening liturgy and the evening socials.