Christ Renews His Parish

Upcoming Renewal Weekends:

Men's Renewal Weekend: April 6th and 7th

Women's Renewal Weekend: April 20th and 21st

What is Christ Renews His Parish?

Christ renews his parish (CRHP) is a spiritual renewal process designed to bring members of our parish together in Christ. CRHP has a clear focus on the Gospel and emphasizes continued growth in Christian life through scripture study, prayer, the sacraments, and fellowship with members of our parish community.

CRHP offers an opportunity to step back from daily life and re-examine our Christian, Catholic commitment to the teachings of Jesus.

The CRHP process begins with a renewal weekend at the parish (one weekend for men, one weekend for women) that runs from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

The renewal weekend is open to all St. Thomas More parishioners who are at least 19 years of age. Renewal weekends are ongoing and given for parishioners by parishioners.

After the renewal weekend, participants have the opportunity to put on the next weekend, (for the following group of parishioners), which occurs six months later and participate in a team formation process that includes weekly spiritual meetings.

CRHP is for anyone seeking spiritual renewal and an opportunity to deepen their faith and sense of purpose within the parish community.

Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. – Isaiah 40:31

What is the renewal weekend?

The weekend is an opportunity to hear and discuss how Catholics strive to live in our world as citizens of Christ's Church. Team members center the process around reflections with an emphasis on small group discussions and activities.

Topics include the Father's loving care for us, Scripture, Eucharist, and what living the Christian life is about.

You will be free to share your thoughts and experiences on your Christian journey to the extent that you are comfortable. Prayer, scripture, and liturgy stimulate dialogue and an atmosphere of reverence.

Sacraments are a part of the weekend with Mass being celebrated on Sunday afternoon. Reconciliation is offered to participants with our parish or visiting priests.

We have not ceased to pray for you and ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. –  Colossians 1:9-10

Who will invite me and who may attend?

Invitations will be made in bulletin and Mass announcements or by someone you know in the parish Sign up sheets will be available after each Mass during invitation weekends. If you have questions, please contact the invitation coordinators whose names and contact information are at the BOTTOM of this page.

CRHP is for anyone who seeks spiritual renewal, desires to build up the Body of Christ, or gain a deeper sense of purpose and fellowship within our parish community. If you feel that Christ is calling you through the Holy Spirit, please answer the call.

    CRHP IS
  • open to all parishioners
    19 years and older
    CRHP IS NOT
  • a silent retreat
  • a parish organization
  • a public confession
  • an emotional cult
  • a pre-selected group
  • a parish clique
Do not conform yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. – Romans 12:2

What about cost?

  • There is no cost to the participants.
  • Volunteer help is, however, always welcomed.
  • Donations are accepted and are always private and anonymous.

Contact: Maria Goulet
512-335-2972
Jim Stephens
512-335-3752