Why Should I Go to Welcome?


Welcome. (CRHP 2.0) is the first step in helping people make sense of life. You see, most people have this nagging feeling that they want more out of life or that something is missing in their lives. They want to work this out, but they have no idea how or even where to start. 


There are questions we all ask ourselves in different ways: Who am I? What am I here for? What matters most? Welcome. CRHP 2.0 is a faith-filled experience that can help you discover what that something is --- and what to do about it. Welcome puts a framework around these questions and makes space for Jesus to work in your life. You can get personal clarity and be inspired to start living with a deeper sense of purpose. Take the first step and Register now for the next Welcome Retreat.


What You Are is God's Gift To You .... What You Become Is Your Gift To God

Why Attend a Welcome Retreat?


It’s re-energizing Catholics across the country. These are faith-filled weekends where you develop a closer relationship with Jesus, spend time in prayer and in the scriptures, and get to know more of your fellow parishioners.


Christ Renews His Parish helps you:

  • Become a happier you
  • Become a better parent
  • Become a better spouse
  • Become a better friend
  • Meet St. Lawrence parishioners and begin new friendships
  • … or even find TRUE peace
  • … or have your faith COMPLETELY energized
  • ... or maybe even for the first time feel the Presence of God calling your name


If given this chance to invest a day and a half WOULD YOU? Sound Impossible? Miracles happen… Lives are changed FOREVER! Most people who have participated in the weekend experience say “you can’t explain what happens; you have to experience it.” This is your invitation to that “experience.”

What To Expect


Welcome is a spiritual renewal weekend (Saturday 7:30am – Sunday 3:45pm) designed to help you grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. During the break from your daily routine, you will likely hear Him speak to you. You will join fellow St. Lawrence parishioners of varied backgrounds and faith levels for this rich and extraordinary experience. Your level of participation in the weekend's activities is up to you.

​Through fellowship, faith sharing, hospitality, music, individual and group activities, Mass, and more, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your life and your spiritual journey and build meaningful relationships with other men in the parish. Every member of the St. Lawrence parish 18 years of age or older is invited to attend. The weekend experiences are designed to help all of us respond to Christ’s call to a closer and deeper relationship with Him.

Men's Weekend Saturday & Sunday January 31st – February 1st, 2026 (overnight stay in classrooms)
 
Register below for the Welcome (CRHP 2.0) Retreat, a weekend designed to draw you closer to Christ and into a deeper reconciliation with God through lived experiences and testimonies of other parishioners.

The weekend begins Saturday morning and concludes Sunday afternoon. All events take place at St Lawrence. Your registration fee includes food and overnight lodging.

Saturday we will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Sunday,breakfast and lunch are provided. You will spend the night Saturday evening.


Cost per registrant is $60.00.


Retreat Information:

Men's Weekend: Sat & Sun January 31- February 1, 2026

At St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 319 Grayson Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Gymnasium & Classrooms


Contact with Questions:  

Invitation Coordinator:           Thomas Galucki       menswelcome@saintlaw.org

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Testimonials

Read what other men are saying about their experience.

In my pursuit of a higher spiritual level, I met a great group of men at CRHP. My parish family significantly expanded over my renewal weekend. I doubt I would have met these guys otherwise. Many in our team still get together 5 years later.

CRHP has truly been a life-changing experience. It not only changed my spiritual life, but changed every other aspect of my life as well.

I have gone from being a ‘good Catholic’ who went to Mass every Sunday, simply because I was supposed to, to becoming an active Catholic who truly loves the faith and can’t wait to constantly learn more, do more, and inspire others when I can.

CRHP has made me a better father.

I really don’t know where I would be today if a friend had not invited me to CRHP 10 years ago.

Everywhere I go, people tell me I'm different. They want to know what has changed my life. I tell them Christ Renews His Parish did it.