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Prayer Series – In God’s Presence
Experience Imaginative Contemplation in scriptural prayer - using one’s senses to enter into presence with Jesus. Tuesdays 1, 8, 22 August, 10.30 - 11.30am at Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham Street North. Facilitator: Sister Mary Catherwood RSM
Find out more »Guided Retreats in Daily Life
Are you hungry for more in your faith journey? Wanting to go deeper? Join in with the 5 week guided retreat in daily life called Inner Peace in Darkness and Light, meeting each Tuesday in August (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) at 7-9pm, St Francis of Assisi parish. Contact Kirsten Challies at kirsten.challies@mairehauparish.org.nz.
Find out more »Wednesdays at One
A weekly feast of music at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral Admission $10 and $5 Proceeds to the CBS Building Fund Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45pm August 23 (Music Centre) Keith Sayers & Peter Low – Oboe & Keyboards Some baroque gems from two favourite guests. August 30 Rebecca Bendre & Veronica Van Der Knaap – Cello & Piano Vivaldi and Grieg - sunny Italy to snowy Norway! September 6 (Music Centre) The Kilmarnoch Edition A repeat visit from…
Find out more »Journey to the Father
A retreat for young adults aged 18-35 years old at Wainui Heights, Banks Peninsula from the 25th - 27th of August. This is a retreat weekend for young adults who are interested Catholicism in some way. It doesn’t matter if you don’t really believe and are just curious, just starting out and not sure what to do, or if you’re the Pope (he might make an appearance), this retreat is for ALL kinds of people. The weekend is jam packed with intriguing talks, engaging…
Find out more »Reflection Day
Life’s Transitions: Exploring change in life through input, reflection and prayer. Saturday 26 August 10.30am - 2.30pm Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham Street North. Facilitator Sr Mary Catherwood. Bring your own lunch, tea/coffee provided. Koha/donation. Indication of attendance helpful - Rosary House: 03 379 1298 or roho@xtra.co.nz.
Find out more »A Mass in Portugese
This will be held at St Peter’s Church Beckenham on Sunday 27 August 2017 at 4.00pm.
Find out more »Catholics Returning Home
STARTING SOON Do you have friends and family members who have drifted away from the faith? Encourage them to come along to our easy going sessions to reconnect with the Lord and the Catholic faith. Four week course starting Tuesday 29th August 2017 at 7pm-9pm St Joseph's Parish Centre, Papanui. catholicshomenow.co.nz or phone 0508 HOME NOW (0508 466 366)
Find out more »Wednesdays at One
A weekly feast of music at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral Admission $10 and $5 Proceeds to the CBS Building Fund Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45pm August 23 (Music Centre) Keith Sayers & Peter Low – Oboe & Keyboards Some baroque gems from two favourite guests. August 30 Rebecca Bendre & Veronica Van Der Knaap – Cello & Piano Vivaldi and Grieg - sunny Italy to snowy Norway! September 6 (Music Centre) The Kilmarnoch Edition A repeat visit from…
Find out more »Marist Brothers Celebration
The Marist Brothers were founded by St Marcellin Champagnat 200 years ago, on January 2 1817. The Brothers have a number of events around the country to mark this special occasion. In Christchurch there will be a special celebration on the weekend of September 1 - 3rd, 2017. You can register for this event through the Catholic Cathedral College website: http://www.cathcollege.school.nz/marist-brothers-bicentenary We want to acknowledge the contribution of the Marist Brothers to Catholic Education in Christchurch since they first arrived…
Find out more »50th Jubilee, St Gregory’s Church, Bishopdale
On the eve of the Feast Of St Gregory on 2nd September 2017, St Gregory’s Church will be celebrating its 50th Jubilee. All former parishioners are invited to attend the 6.30 pm Mass and then to share drinks and a light meal.
Find out more »2017 Christchurch Choral Festival
A Christchurch Choral Festival, lasting about one hour, will be held in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, at 7 pm on Saturday, 2 September, 2017. The Catholic Pro-Cathedral offers ample space at the front, suitable for large choral forces, and seating is available for an audience of at least 500, although the performers will use a proportion of that during the concert. This will be the seventh festival in a developing tradition for the city, intended to sustain and…
Find out more »Exploring Early Christianity
Fr Frank Kelly will give a series of talks on Sundays in September: 3 September: Before the Gospels were produced. Looking at the 1st century timeline after Jesus. 10 September: Looking at the Acts of the Apostles and the origins of the 4 Gospels. 17 September: Looking at St Paul, the Council of Jerusalem and the Antioch division. 24 September: Jewish spirituality, the gospel canon, Church Fathers, pagan beliefs and Pompeii. All at 7.00pm St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Vagues Road.…
Find out more »Wednesdays at One
A weekly feast of music at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral Admission $10 and $5 Proceeds to the CBS Building Fund Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45pm August 23 (Music Centre) Keith Sayers & Peter Low – Oboe & Keyboards Some baroque gems from two favourite guests. August 30 Rebecca Bendre & Veronica Van Der Knaap – Cello & Piano Vivaldi and Grieg - sunny Italy to snowy Norway! September 6 (Music Centre) The Kilmarnoch Edition A repeat visit from…
Find out more »Jesus Youth Christchurch
Celebrating 10 years of active presence with a "Music Fest". This will be held on Saturday, 09 September 2017 at St. Teresa of Lisieux parish, 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch. The evening will begin at 5pm with Holy Mass, followed by Music, Audio-Visuals, Testimonies & Worship till 8pm at the Parish hall. All are welcome."
Find out more »Ablaze – Parish Renewal Conference
Pope Francis has challenged the church to go out to the margins and the crossroads and share the good news of Jesus to all, with joy. He has asked parishes to grow and become 'evangelising communities' that "preach the gospel to all...without hesitation, reluctance or fear". The purpose of Ablaze is to provide tools and resources to help participants and parishes: - Inflame the hearts of those who already come - Learn how to reach those in your community…
Find out more »Marriage Training Weekend
The Marriage Training Weekend is held every two years to form and encourage those involved in Marriage Education in the Catholic Church. The conference is being held at the Chateau on the Park, Christchurch from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th May, 2018. Our venue for the weekend - Chateau on the Park Save the date now and we look forward to seeing you in Christchurch More information will be able to be found online here www.chchcatholic.nz/mtw Our Keynote Speakers: Byron…
Find out more »Antioch 2017
Antioch is an Annual camp for Year 11 - 13 Students facilitated by the Christchurch Catholic Youth Team. Antioch empowers youth to recognise the person God has created them to be. This weekend will prove an invaluable experience for youth through use of prayer, sacraments, speakers, small groups, music and much more!
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