Upcoming events.
Empowering Everyday Disciples - A Catholic Discipleship Journey
We are offering Part two of our Discipleship course “Empowering Everyday Disciples”.
What is discipleship?
We will be covering on the course aspects of spiritual growth, focus on sacramental and community living, witness to face a universal call to holiness and making a radical choice to be a follower of Jesus in today’s world. We will give you valuable tools to help you find meaning and purpose in your faith journey. It is not essential to have completed Part one of the course to register for this one.
Presenters: Brendan & Judith Woodnutt. Please register via email to Judith pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz
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
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
Empowering Everyday Disciples - A Catholic Discipleship Journey
We are offering Part two of our Discipleship course “Empowering Everyday Disciples”.
What is discipleship?
We will be covering on the course aspects of spiritual growth, focus on sacramental and community living, witness to face a universal call to holiness and making a radical choice to be a follower of Jesus in today’s world. We will give you valuable tools to help you find meaning and purpose in your faith journey. It is not essential to have completed Part one of the course to register for this one.
Presenters: Brendan & Judith Woodnutt. Please register via email to Judith pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Young Adults: Connect
YOUNG ADULTS: ‘CONNECT’ (18 - 35 yrs)
This is a space for young adults to build one another up in faith and share life together outside of ministry roles, work, study.
When: Every Wednesday after Adoration (8:15pm onwards)
Where: Papanui Club
Who: Young Adults (18–35)
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our parish young adult's community.
Exalt Adoration
All Youth and Young Adults (and anyone else) are welcome to join us for our weekly Adoration in St Gregory’s Church.
Sometimes we have praise and worship, while other Wednesdays we have the beauty of silence.
All welcome!
Becoming Catholic for Teens Information Evening
Do you have a teenager (Years 11–13), or a grandchild, niece/nephew, or family friend, who’s curious about Jesus, the Catholic faith, or becoming Catholic?
Please invite them (and their parent/guardian) to our information evening.
It’s a relaxed, welcoming night where questions are encouraged and there’s no pressure to lock-in. We’ll explain what the journey looks like for Term 2 and how young people can be baptised/received into the Church (often at Easter).
When: Monday 20 April, 7-8pm
Where: Bishop Joyce Centre at Our Lady of Victories Church (106 Main South Road, Sockburn)
Who: High school students (Years 11–13) + parents/guardians welcome
Visit https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/becoming-catholic-teens for more information and to register your expression of interest.
Empowering Everyday Disciples - A Catholic Discipleship Journey
We are offering Part two of our Discipleship course “Empowering Everyday Disciples”.
What is discipleship?
We will be covering on the course aspects of spiritual growth, focus on sacramental and community living, witness to face a universal call to holiness and making a radical choice to be a follower of Jesus in today’s world. We will give you valuable tools to help you find meaning and purpose in your faith journey. It is not essential to have completed Part one of the course to register for this one.
Presenters: Brendan & Judith Woodnutt. Please register via email to Judith pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Young Adults: Connect
YOUNG ADULTS: ‘CONNECT’ (18 - 35 yrs)
This is a space for young adults to build one another up in faith and share life together outside of ministry roles, work, study.
When: Every Wednesday after Adoration (8:15pm onwards)
Where: Papanui Club
Who: Young Adults (18–35)
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our parish young adult's community.
Exalt Adoration
All Youth and Young Adults (and anyone else) are welcome to join us for our weekly Adoration in St Gregory’s Church.
Sometimes we have praise and worship, while other Wednesdays we have the beauty of silence.
All welcome!
Young Adults: Connect
YOUNG ADULTS: ‘CONNECT’ (18 - 35 yrs)
This is a space for young adults to build one another up in faith and share life together outside of ministry roles, work, study.
When: Every Wednesday after Adoration (8:15pm onwards)
Where: Papanui Club
Who: Young Adults (18–35)
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our parish young adult's community.
Exalt Adoration
All Youth and Young Adults (and anyone else) are welcome to join us for our weekly Adoration in St Gregory’s Church.
Sometimes we have praise and worship, while other Wednesdays we have the beauty of silence.
All welcome!
Young Adults Open Table Theology
This Wednesday we have Christchurch Seminarian Matthew Clark leading Open Table Theology!
We look forward to hearing what he has to share!
If you’re keen to grow in faith, ask questions, and meet other young adults, this is for you.
Easter Vigil at St Bede’s College Chapel
Celebrate the great Easter Vigil with us, as we rejoice at the fact that Jesus has risen from the dead!
All welcome!
Easter Vigil at St Gregory’s
Celebrate the great Easter Vigil with us, as we rejoice at the fact that Jesus has risen from the dead!
At this Mass, we will have a number of people being received into the Catholic Faith.
All welcome!
Holy Saturday - Reconciliations
With no Morning Mass on Holy Saturday, you are welcome to come for Reconciliations.
A perfect opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Forgiveness and Healing before the great feast of Easter.
We will have a number of priests available on Saturday Morning.
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion (St Bede’s Chapel)
All are invited as we come together to Commemorate Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday.
Reconciliations are available afterwards
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion (St Gregory's)
All are invited as we come together to Commemorate Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday.
Reconciliations are available afterwards
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion (St Bede’s Chapel)
All are invited as we come together to Commemorate Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday.
Reconciliations are available afterwards
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion (St Gregory's)
All are invited as we come together to Commemorate Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday.
Reconciliations are available afterwards
Holy Thursday - The Mass of the Lord's Supper
Come join us as we begin our Easter Triduum celebrations with Holy Thursday (The Mass of the Lord’s Supper).
Adoration follows Mass until 10pm. Night prayer will be prayed together at 9:45pm.
Hearing the Voice of God
Hearing the voice of God and learning to follow is an essential part of your prayer life.
We are offering a four week seminar to guide you to be attentive to God’s still, small voice.
Over four Thursdays [26 Feb; 5, 12 & 19 Mar]
7-9pm at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre (Vagues Road, Papanui) Register by emailing Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.co.nz
Young Adults Open Table Theology
We’re excited to launch Open Table Theology: a new weekly gathering where those who are 18 - 35 come together to explore the Catholic faith in a relaxed, welcoming space. Each night includes a short input, table discussion, and prayer as we dig into real questions and discover how faith connects with everyday life.
Our first session features our very own Parish Priest: Msgr Rick Loughnan. His topic is, “The Sacraments – Jesus continues his ministry”
The sacraments aren’t just “church rituals” — they’re the way Jesus continues to meet, heal, forgive, strengthen, and feed His people today.
If you’re keen to grow in faith, ask questions, and meet other young adults, this is for you.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion, traditionally prayed during the Season of Lent.
Join in praying this devotion with other parishioners. Held weekly on Fridays during Lent.
CTR Parish Youth Camp
All Year 9 - 13 students are invited to our annual Parish Youth Camp.
For more information, and to register visit - https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/youth-camp
Hearing the Voice of God
Hearing the voice of God and learning to follow is an essential part of your prayer life.
We are offering a four week seminar to guide you to be attentive to God’s still, small voice.
Over four Thursdays [26 Feb; 5, 12 & 19 Mar]
7-9pm at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre (Vagues Road, Papanui) Register by emailing Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.co.nz
Confirmation Parents' Evening
Parents of our Year 8 and above students who have registered for our Confirmation Programme for 2026 are invited to a Parents’ Evening.
Here you’ll meet Frank and Fr Alister who will be in charge of the formation of the students as they journey towards the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Junior Youth Group
All Years 7 - 8 students are invited to join us for our Junior Youth Group at, 3:30pm - 4:30pm St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre.
Students are welcome to come to St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre form 3pm. We will provide afternoon for the young people..
Mass at St Patrick’s School
Join students and staff from St Patrick’s School as they celebrate Mass in the school hall.
All parishioners are welcome to this Mass.
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
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion, traditionally prayed during the Season of Lent.
Join in praying this devotion with other parishioners. Held weekly on Fridays during Lent.
Mass at St Albans Catholic School
Join students and staff from St Albans Catholic School as they celebrate Mass in the School Chapel.
All parishioners are welcome to this Mass.