Welcome

What is Welcome?

Welcome  (CRHP 2.0) is a spiritual renewal weekend designed to help individuals grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with others in their faith community. It is an excellent opportunity for Catholics to renew their understanding of the basic beliefs and traditions of their faith.

Welcome is a process designed to bring members of a parish together in Christ. Just as all of our other commitments need renewal, so does our commitment to Christ if we're to be faithful followers. Welcome is an effective spiritual renewal that calls together members of the parish to experience personal conversion and Christian community within the environment of St. John the Evangelist.

The uniqueness of Welcome, is in its continuation. Participants are usually so inspired, so renewed, so uplifted, that they're anxious to share their faith experience with others from their parish. Retreatants have the opportunity to begin planning the next renewal weekend soon after they complete their own, if they desire. They become the "new team." During this formation time, even greater spiritual growth occurs. The transition between attending a weekend and leading a weekend takes place over a 4 to 6 month formation period.


What Welcome is NOT:

• It's not a silent retreat.
• It's not a public confession.
• It's not a parish ministry.
• It's not an emotional cult.
• It's not a pre-selected group or clique.