Programmes and Events
Upcoming Events
Theology of the Body is for Everybody
What does it mean to be human, to love, and to be loved?
Your body, your relationships, your life… all of it means something. Come and explore Theology of the Body: God’s design for humanity, revealed in the human body.
We’re excited to be presenting a brand new course, thanks to our friends at the Theology of the Body Institute.
Date: November 6-7 2026 Cost: $47.
Location: John Paull II Centre for Life, 391 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch 8011
Made for Love Marriage Preparation Course
A one-day course for engaged couples preparing to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. This course is also open to couples discerning whether they’re ready to get engaged. Take time to pause, connect, and invest in your future together.
Our next course: Saturday, 28 November, 9am – 4.30pm
Cost: $140 per couple (includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch, course materials and resources for further enrichment)
Location: 391 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch
Witness to Hope 40th Anniversary Exhibition
Remembering Pope St John Paul II’s visit to Christchurch
Venue: Rose Historic Chapel, 866 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
Dates: 24–29 November 2026
Public opening hours: Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 November: 2–4pm
Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 November: 10am–4pm
Entry is free and everyone is welcome; koha is gratefully received. There is no parking on site, so please allow time to find parking nearby.
The Well: Australia & New Zealand Tour 2027
Every heart thirsts for something more. Join renowned speaker Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione for an evening of teaching, music and reflection on Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well (John 4). Bring someone you love.
Christchurch: Fri 19 February 2027, 7pm, Aurora Centre, Burnside
Auckland: Sat 20 February 2027, 7pm, Sacred Heart College Auditorium, Glendowie
NZ tickets are sold through Ticketek.
Regular Events and Programmes
Stouthearted
Men of Sexual Integrity
This 8-week program draws on wisdom from well-known experts, shares powerful teachings and helps men apply life-changing principles in their own lives.
8-week program
Enquiries: Mo’[email protected]
Springs in the Desert (Infertility Support)
Struggling with infertility can feel isolating and overwhelming. Springs in the Desert offers a safe, compassionate space for women to share their struggles, find encouragement, and support one another through prayer and friendship.
We are a small group that meets in-person once a month on Monday evenings. We are currently seeking new participants.
Whether you’re just beginning to face infertility or have been carrying this burden for some time, you are welcome here. You don’t have to walk alone.
Get in touch for more info:
Seven Sorrows Rosary (Grief Support)
A prayer support group for those who have lost a loved one. Join us in praying the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows, a powerful Marian devotion that meditates on the seven sorrows Mary experienced in her life. Through this contemplative prayer, we honour Our Lady’s compassionate heart and draw closer to Christ’s passion.
Date: Fourth Monday of each month
Time: 7:30am (After 7am Mass)
Location: St Teresa’s Church, 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton
All Welcome. Get in touch for more info or just turn up. No RSVP required.
Freedom to Love
Theology of the Body Courses & Workshops
What does the Church really teach about the body, marriage, and sexuality… and why? St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body is the foundation for understanding Catholic teaching on marriage, family, and human sexuality, not as a list of rules, but as an invitation into God’s plan for human flourishing and love.
We offer: Parish courses and workshops | Marriage enrichment | Youth formation | Parent sessions | Keynote presentations
Whether you’re exploring TOB for the first time or want to deepen your community’s understanding, we can design a program that fits your needs.
Past Events
The Messy Family Project
Mike and Alicia Hernon are coming to Christchurch!
Their talk on Growing a Family Culture was all about the reality of family life; about how the small, often unseen things in our homes shape our children, our relationships, and the kind of family we become. Not through perfection, but through intention.
Mike and Alicia shared five key elements that help create a family culture that is strong, faith-filled, and lived out day by day.
When: 2:30pm on Sunday, 17th May, 2026.
Where: St Teresa’s hall, 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch.
Who: All welcome – no registration required.
20-year Anniversary Celebration
Mass of Thanksgiving
Join us as we celebrate two decades of supporting families in the Christchurch Diocese. An evening of thanksgiving, community, and looking ahead to the future.
Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Time: 5.30pm
Location: Our Lady of Victories, Sockburn, Christchurch
All Welcome!
Saying YES to the Adventure of Life
Sisters of Life
Join us for a special evening with the Sisters of Life. Experience music, fellowship, prayer and inspiring witness. Discover the joy that comes with saying YES to God’s plan for your life.
Date: Thursday 4th December 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Saint Teresa’s, 8 Puriri Street, Christchurch
All Welcome!