Christ Renews His Parish is a weekend experience of evangelization and spiritual renewal. Participants gather Saturday morning and through Sunday afternoon experience Christ’s presence through community with one another, prayer, witnessing and the liturgy.
Annually, one weekend in early March is held for men of the parish, another weekend for women of the parish. Participants then are invited to commit themselves to forming the team for the following year.
As team members, they meet over the course of the next year for prayer, reflection, community building and preparation for the next year’s Renewal Weekend.
Each team is led by a spiritual director, respectively. One of the parish priests or pastoral associate participates in the weekend itself. Parishioners, age 18 and over, especially those who have been inactive or distanced from the church, are especially encouraged to attend. There is no cost.
Many who have made the “Christ Renews His Parish” experience a profound renewal in their faith and in their personal lives, and go on to further involvement and commitment to Christ and His mission in the Church. The “Christ Renews His Parish” has been a significant instrument of spiritual renewal for the parish since 1976.
Renewal Testimonials
“I had been on several retreats throughout the years but none started me on my walk with Jesus like Renewal” ~ Meg Fisher
“Renewal has helped me grow into a closer relationship with God. I have been empowered. I yearn to become a better person and spend more time in prayer.” ~ Mary Lou Mikolay
“Being part of the Women’s Renewal has helped me to find a sense of belonging at St. Christine Parish. I have met wonderful women that I can call sisters. I am glad I took the time away so I could renew my faith. With this renewed faith, I have become a better wife, mother, and friend.” ~ Teri Wilson
Men’s Renewal 2018
Women’s Renewal 2018
