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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. -- Romans 15:13

"I was a new parishioner at STM and wanted the Church Community. CRHP was recommended to me by a parishioner and without full understanding what it entailed, I signed up. That was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Through CRHP I have befriended many amazing women, become more involved in the STM Community, and have continued to strengthen and enrich my relationship with the Lord. It's is hard to explain all the facades [sic] of CRHP, but you must experience it!" -- Katie Helscher

"I needed a breather. I had been running so hard and so fast trying to figure out what my place was in this world that I lost sight of who I was. I allowed others to define me instead of defining myself through my words and actions. I knew I had become a wallflower but never saw it coming. I came to CRHP to center myself, grown in my faith, and remember who I was created to be.'"-- Ashley Neltner

"The timing was 'God's Time.' February 2, 2012 was the first anniversary of my mother's death. I always knew God was walking through life with me, but I didn't understand 'Dancing with God' until I attended the CRHP weekend. We are never alone in our journey. There are some awesome, strong, faithful women ready to dance with us." -- Fran Lewis

"Christ Renews His Parish" (CRHP, often pronounced "Chirp")  is a personal and parish spiritual renewal process. As Catholics, we are called to witness to one another the amazing things God has done for us. The CRHP process allows us to do just that—take a break from our busy lives, share our faith with others, and get to know God through his works.

Since it's origins at Holy Family Parish in Parma, OH in 1969, CRHP has impacted over 1,400 parishes throughout the United States. Today, it is the primary program for both personal and parish spiritual renewal in over 100 Catholic dioceses and 40 states across America.

At St Thomas More, CRHP is an opportunity to give yourself a break and refocus on the important things in life, as a child of God.  Many have expressed an interest in CRHP and would like to know more before they commit to making a weekend retreat. We provide some information to answer the most frequest questions and to hopefully encourage you to attend. 

Participants attend a two-day renewal weekend (one-overnight) at St. Thomas More to focus on where they are in their spiritual journeys. Music, faith sharing, Mass, and individual and group activities help them reflect on their current relationship with God and inspire them to be open to the way God is working in their lives.

Men and women attend separate weekends. After attending a renewal weekend, participants are invited to serve on the next men’s or women’s CRHP team. They will go through a time of team fellowship and formation as the team prays, works, and prepares to lead the next retreat.

Many CRHP participants are inspired to seek out ways to use their gifts and talents to serve and help make our parish an even more vibrant faith community.

At no cost to you, your weekend will  include deluxe accommodations at St. Thomas More's "Heider Hilton." Check-in begins on Saturday at 8:00 AM and check-out is Sunday at 2:00 PM.