Yes, God, Yes

In the fall of 2000, Alice, a junior at a Catholic high school, begins to explore her burgeoning sexual feelings. She encounters guilt and shame instilled by her morality-focused environment, particularly through the teachings of Father Murphy.

Following a party over the weekend, rumors start circulating that Alice has engaged in an intimate act with a classmate named Wade, described by the euphemism 'tossed the salad.' Confused and unaware of the term’s meaning, Alice vehemently denies the claims, but the gossip escalates.

The false rumors reach Mrs. Veda, the school authority, resulting in Alice being barred from serving at Mass. The situation adds to Alice's feelings of shame and isolation as she seeks solace in her faith.

During sacrament reconciliation, Alice confesses her minor sins to Father Murphy. He assigns her a penance of twenty prayers, which she completes in the chapel, aiming to alleviate her guilt regarding her emerging desires.

Alice and her friend Laura attend the school's Kirkos retreat, each with distinct motivations. Alice seeks redemption for her perceived sins, while Laura wishes to impress the popular senior Nina, who is leading the retreat.

At the retreat, Alice finds herself developing a crush on Chris, a senior retreat leader. They connect over shared interests, which sparks Alice's complicated feelings about love and attraction.

In an attempt to get closer to Chris, Alice pretends to injure herself during a hike, but her distraction leads to trouble. Nina confiscates Alice's cellphone, resulting in chores assigned by Father Murphy as part of her punishment.

Out of curiosity and desperation to understand the gossip surrounding her, Alice sneaks into Father Murphy's office. She logs into an AOL chat room to investigate the term 'tossing salad,' but hastily leaves when footsteps betray her presence.

During the retreat's third day, Father Murphy reveals he has discovered an explicit chat on his computer, raising tensions among the students. He pressures Alice to confess her involvement with Wade, intensifying her feelings of confusion and helplessness.

After witnessing a private moment between Nina and another senior, Alice seeks advice from Laura. However, Laura dismisses Alice's concerns and accuses her of lying, further straining their friendship and leaving Alice feeling more isolated.

Feeling betrayed by her friend Laura, Alice decides to frame Wade for the explicit content incident involving Father Murphy’s computer. This act of retaliation leads to an unexpected discovery about Father Murphy, deepening Alice’s turmoil.

After a brief romantic encounter with Chris that leaves both feeling confused, Alice escapes from the retreat. She stumbles upon a local lesbian bar, where Gina, the owner, offers her insights on adolescent sexual identity and encourages her to embrace her curiosity.

As the retreat concludes, Alice forges a friendship with a shy classmate, symbolizing her efforts to connect despite the chaos around her. This moment highlights her growth and desire for deeper connections.

During a group sharing session at the retreat, Alice bravely encourages her peers to be honest about their struggles. Her call for understanding serves as a moment of reflection on their shared human experience and the burdens they carry.

Back at school, Alice finally gathers the courage to face Father Murphy about her discovery of the explicit video content. Their conversation skirts around the gravitas of the situation, culminating in a heavier penance of one hundred prayers for Alice, who ultimately decides to explore her desires privately.