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Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)

What Is "Christ Renews His Parish"?

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH is a process to bring members of a parish together in Christ. All of our commitments, including our commitment to Christ, need continued renewal if we are to be faithful. Christ Renews His Parish calls us to experience personal conversion and Christian community in the environment of our own parish.

As the program manual states: "However sincere and deep our initial commitment to our faith, it requires by its very nature, continuous renewal and deepening. It must be a moment-to-moment process of saying, "yes" to God." "CRHP" is a response to the need that every follower of Christ has to experience "church" and to experience "being church" and finally, to experience "being church for others".

Who Facilitates The Weekend?

The renewal weekends are given for PARISHIONERS by a team that has previously attended a Christ Renews His Parish weekend. They work together in prayer and love to provide you with a two day, one overnight, live-in experience.

What Happens On A Weekend?

Most who have participated in the weekend experience say "you can't explain it - you have to experience it to understand it!" What we can explain is: the weekend includes talks, prayers, music, food and activities centered on your relationship with Christ and each other. You may expect an opportunity to respond to Christ's call to a closer and deeper relationship with Him, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Come prepared to have fun and renew your heart. The process involves around reflections by team members with emphasis on small group discussions and activities. You will be free to share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. You and your needs will always be respected. The sharing dialogue is stimulated in a liturgical, scriptural, and prayerful atmosphere. Sacraments are part of the weekend. Mass is celebrated on Saturday in the chapel. Reconciliation is offered

Can I Afford This Weekend?

YES! The renewal weekend is a gift from the presenting team and the parish. There is no cost to you.

Will I Have To Get Up And Talk In Front Of People?

No one is required to get up and speak. You may have the opportunity to share your experiences, but you are not required to.

Where Is The Weekend To Be Held?

The weekend is held in our Parish/School facility from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon. Meals will be prepared by volunteer parishioners. Sleeping information will become available as soon as possible. The entire weekend is informal. Casual and comfortable is the "rule". Every effort will be made to accommodate any special needs.

Who May Attend?

The weekend is open to all parishioners who are at least 18 years of age.

Christ Renews His Parish is for anyone seeking spiritual renewal, desiring to build up the Body of Christ or gain a deeper sense of purpose within the parish community. Praying for guidance is important. If you feel that Christ, through the Holy Spirit, is calling you...COME!

What's the best way to learn about "CRHP"?

Experience it!

Upcoming retreats:

NEXT WOMEN’S CRHP RETREAT: March 8 - 9, 2008

NEXT MEN’S CRHP RETREAT: April 12th -13th, 2008

For information, or to sign-up, contact

Nancy Gage at 317-826-8560 or bgage10721@aol.com

Matt Schlimgen 317-826-3824

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