Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a retreat for the men and women of St. Matthew. The parishioner-led experience is designed to foster a sense of community that will make this very large parish smaller and more manageable for you. Your faith will grow stronger; you will make new friends; and, your spirit will be renewed by attending a Christ Renews His Parish Men’s or Women’s Retreat.
Thank you for your interest in CRHP. Our previously scheduled fall retreats have been rescheduled for a spring Lenten experience. Want to find out more? Email us for details.
Why Should You Attend?
Parishioners of all ages (18 and older) should attend a Christ Renews His Parish retreat. Whether you are looking to deepen your spiritual life, become a better version of yourself, make lasting friendships, or just be better connected to the community life at St Matthew; a Christ Renews His Parish Retreat is for you!
Separate retreats take place for men and women and include participants of all ages – moms, dads, singles, seniors, and young adults … There is something for everyone at a Christ Renews His Parish Retreat. If you have attended a CRHP retreat at St. Matthew before or at another parish, we invite you to attend again and to bring a friend!
What Will Happen at CRHP?
CRHP is an adult retreat hosted and facilitated by parishioners, that takes place over a Friday evening and Saturday at the St. Matthew Ballantyne campus. NEW this year, CRHP will be a non-sleepover retreat. Join us for a spiritual renewal that brings parishioners together through faith sharing, fellowship, and community building. The retreat consists of inspirational talks, small group discussions, quiet reflection time, prayer, Mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Schedule at a Glance:
Friday Evening: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Our opening session begins at 6:00 pm with arrival and check-in at the New Life Center Banquet room. During a welcome reception you will meet the CRHP team, mingle with fellow attendees, and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres before you settle in for an inspirational evening. Our Friday night session will conclude by 10:00 pm.
Saturday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Return renewed after a good night’s sleep. Our retreat resumes promptly at 7:45 am but a delicious breakfast will be served beginning at 7:00 am.
Saturday features inspirational talks, small group sharing, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, lunch, time for prayer and personal reflection, community-building activities, and time to foster new friendships and to grow in Catholic Christian fellowship. We conclude the retreat with Saturday Mass at 5:30 pm followed by a reception in the Banquet room. We encourage you to invite friends and family members to join us for Mass and the closing reception.
Healthy meals and snacks will be provided throughout the weekend.
*Please let us know if any special accommodations are needed.
Interested in attending Christ Renews His Parish?
Have a question or need more info? Contact CRHP ministry leaders Bill O’Brien and Chrissy Wilson.