Upcoming events.
Friendship and Dining Out Group
On Thursday, 31 July we we will meet at Christ the King carpark at 11.00am.
We will travel by bus for lunch. The bus is paid for, but you will need to pay for your lunch.
Please RSVP to Michele Ward 358-4304 by Tuesday, 29 July.
Bring along your friends and join us.
Metanoia Video Series
Metanoia is a 10 week series shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. You will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia.
All welcome!
When: Thursdays 17th July - 18th September (10 Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: Koha appreciated to cover cost of printouts
Register here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/Metanoia
A Night at the Conclave
A NIGHT AT THE CONCLAVE
Join us for this rare opportunity to hear Cardinal John share his personal reflections and insights into one of the most sacred and secretive gatherings in the world — the Papal Conclave.
Whether you are curious about Church tradition, intrigued by the theology and history, or simply seeking inspiration, this evening promises to touch the heart and mind.
Friday, 1 August at 7.30pm - James Hay Theatre - Town Hall Tickets now on sale $35 students $19)
https://events.humanitix.com/nightattheconclave
Metanoia Video Series
Metanoia is a 10 week series shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. You will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia.
All welcome!
When: Thursdays 17th July - 18th September (10 Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: Koha appreciated to cover cost of printouts
Register here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/Metanoia
Parish Table Tennis Tournament
All parishioners are invited to join in the Parish Table Tennis Tournament.
Over two Fridays (during Parish Family Club), all are welcome to verse one another in Table Tennis.
Friday 8 & 15 August, between 6pm - 8pm at St Joseph’s School Hall.
Register by emailing - ctrfamilyclub@gmail.com (by 31st July)
Parish Table Tennis Tournament
All parishioners are invited to join in the Parish Table Tennis Tournament.
Over two Fridays (during Parish Family Club), all are welcome to verse one another in Table Tennis.
Friday 8 & 15 August, between 6pm - 8pm at St Joseph’s School Hall.
Register by emailing - ctrfamilyclub@gmail.com (by 31st July)
First Holy Communion Parent Evening
All parents who have registered their child, or parents who are interested in learning more about our First Communion Programme, are invited to the Parent Evening.
This is open to year 4 and above students.
Any questions - please email Maria Surrey on school@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Dio Date Night
Married couples, this is your chance to enjoy a relaxing night out. Leave the kids at home and join us for an evening of great food, conversation, and an opportunity to connect with other couples.
Doors open at 5:30pm with professional photos on arrival. Enjoy a delicious grazing platter on arrival and a two-course meal for both you and your spouse while listening to our marriage enrichment speakers. Optional Holy Hour at the Nazareth House chapel will begin at 4:30 p.m
This event finishes at 8:30pm, allowing you time to go out afterwards with friends or enjoy the rest of the evening just the two of you.
Location: Nazareth House – 220 Brougham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023
Price: $75 per couple
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/diodatenight
Metanoia Video Series
Metanoia is a 10 week series shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. You will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia.
All welcome!
When: Thursdays 17th July - 18th September (10 Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: Koha appreciated to cover cost of printouts
Register here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/Metanoia
Metanoia Video Series
Metanoia is a 10 week series shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. You will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia.
All welcome!
When: Thursdays 17th July - 18th September (10 Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: Koha appreciated to cover cost of printouts
Register here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/Metanoia
Revolution Camp - Diocesan Youth Team
REVOLUTION CAMP
After a sell-out camp in 2023 and 2024, Revolution Camp is back for 2025! An inspiring speaker, an incredible house band and all the usual camp favourites will be on the menu for Year 7-9 students from 27-29 June. Woodend Christian Camp is again our host and tickets are already selling fast – with earlybird pricing available. Get a group together from your Parish and School and make this the best camp ever! All the details and the link to register are at www.cyt.org.nz/revolution. Sponsorship is available and donations to support these are welcomed. Enquiries and any other questions to mcurrie@cdoc.nz
Mass at Marian College
Join the staff and students of Marian College for their regular Mass where a different Whanau group attend their fortnightly Mass.
All are welcome!
Catholic Business Network Event
CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK EVENT
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Simon Challies—former Ryman CEO and BrainTree cofounder—as he shares powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and faith. Hear his inspiring story, shaped by Parkinson’s and purpose.
Tuesday, 24 June, 5–7pm | Commodore Hotel
Drinks and canapés provided. Thanks to the CBN sponsor, the Commodore Airport Hotel, all proceeds go directly to the Society of St Vincent de Paul.
Book tickets here www.cbn.nz/events
Junior Youth Group
All Year 7 & 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Please note that our Monday Afternoon Youth Groups are now for Year 7 & 8 students.
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Exalt: Bible & Adoration
All young adults are invited to join us for weekly Bible Study & Adoration at St Gregory’s Church
Every Wednesday
6pm - Bible Study
7pm - Adoration
8pm - Fellowship
Lutheran Catholic Dialogue: A Conversation on Eucharist/Holy Communion
LUTHERAN CATHOLIC DIALOGUE:
A CONVERSATION ON EUCHARIST/HOLY COMMUNION
Tuesday, 10 June - 7.00 - 8.30pm - St Gregory’s Church
Come and discuss the Eucharist in light of the work of Lutheran Catholic Dialogue over a cup of tea. Please join us.
Junior Youth Group
All Year 7 & 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Please note that our Monday Afternoon Youth Groups are now for Year 7 & 8 students.
Weekly Mass at St Patrick's
All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for weekly Mass in the Hall at St Patrick’s School during term time.
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Pentecost Sunday Mass (Combined Schools)
We will be celebrating two combined Masses in the Parish at Marian College Gym for Pentecost Weekend
Saturday, 7th June - 5pm
Sunday, 8th June - 10am (Combined Schools’ Mass)
All are welcome.
There will be no Masses at St Gregory’s and St Bede’s Chapel during this weekend
Pentecost XLT Night
We’re so excited to announce our Pentecost XLT to celebrate the feast of the Holy Spirit! 🔥
Join us on Saturday, 7 June at 7:00pm in the Marian college Gym for this awesome night (the Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5pm!)
Open to all ages this night will feature:
🕊️ Praise & worship led by Aiber & Delbert Castillo
🙏 Prayer Ministry & Confessions
✝️ Personal Benediction during Adoration
Let’s come together to pray like the apostles did in the upper room!
Don’t miss this powerful night of encounter!
Pentecost Vigil Mass
We will be celebrating two combined Masses in the Parish at Marian College Gym for Pentecost Weekend
Saturday, 7th June - 5pm
Sunday, 8th June - 10am (Combined Schools’ Mass)
All are welcome.
There will be no Masses at St Gregory’s and St Bede’s Chapel during this weekend
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Preference Certificate Signings
PREFERENCE TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Please see the link below, this will direct you to all information relating to obtaining preference for your child to attend a Catholic primary or secondary school.
Weekly Mass at St Albans Catholic
All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for weekly Mass in the Chapel at St Albans Catholic School during term time.
Entrance to the Chapel & School is on Somme Street (60 / 58 Somme Street).
Exalt: Word and Sacrament
We'd like to invite you all to join us every Wednesday night for our weekly ‘Exalt’ nights. These nights, specifically tailored for our young adults, consist of a Bible Study which takes place from 6-7PM followed by an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament (XLT's, Praise and Worship, and Silence) which then leads into some time for fellowship with young adults from all over Christchurch. We provide free food and drink for all to enjoy! We invite you to all to come encounter the real presence of Jesus both in His Word and in the Blessed Sacrament, as we spend time in prayer and worship together. This is a perfect opportunity to grow in faith alongside other young Catholics and to learn more about our core beliefs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Weekly Mass at St Bede's
All are invited to the Weekly Wednesday Lunchtime Mass at St Bede’s College Chapel, alongside the staff and students who participate, which start up again on Wednesday, 5th February.
Access and parking via the Main Entrance (Main North Road).
Mass at St Joseph's School
Join students and staff from St Joseph’s School as they celebrate Mass.
All parishioners are welcome to this Mass.
Christ the King School Mass
Join the Staff and Students of Christ the King School for Mass at the Christ the King Pastoral Centre
All parishioners are welcome.
No Junior Youth Group
There is no Year 7 & 8 youth group this Monday (2 June) due to Monday being a public holiday (Public Holiday).
See you next Monday!
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Walking with the Spirit
A six-week course from Easter to the great Feast of Pentecost.
In this course we will learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how the Spirit can guide and direct your life.
When: Thursdays 1st May - 5th June (six Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: $30 per person (cost covers printed materials and copyright)
This is payable on the first night - EFTPOS or Cash.
Register by clicking this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/WalkingWithTheSpirit
Contact Judith for more information on pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or text/call 0272615655
Walking with the Spirit
A six-week course from Easter to the great Feast of Pentecost.
In this course we will learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how the Spirit can guide and direct your life.
When: Thursdays 1st May - 5th June (six Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: $30 per person (cost covers printed materials and copyright)
This is payable on the first night - EFTPOS or Cash.
Register by clicking this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/WalkingWithTheSpirit
Contact Judith for more information on pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or text/call 0272615655
Walking with the Spirit
A six-week course from Easter to the great Feast of Pentecost.
In this course we will learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how the Spirit can guide and direct your life.
When: Thursdays 1st May - 5th June (six Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: $30 per person (cost covers printed materials and copyright)
This is payable on the first night - EFTPOS or Cash.
Register by clicking this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/WalkingWithTheSpirit
Contact Judith for more information on pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or text/call 0272615655