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Our annual diocesan family week is coming up in Rotorua! All the demands of work, school, countless after school
activities and weekend sport can lead to the phrase, ‘focus
on the family,’ becoming just a distant echo amidst the
chaos. Just one reason for your family to come to family
weekend! This year, we are so excited to invite you to a
special family weekend designed to help us all reset, have
loads of fun, spend quality time with family and friends,
and most importantly, spend time with Christ – who truly is
the heart and centre of our families.
Our theme for the weekend, “Here Am I, Send Me!” (based on Isaiah 6:8), is such a powerful call to a deeper understanding of our mission within our families and in the world. It’s truly an
invitation to respond to God’s call with open hearts, ready to
serve and love.
As we journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope, this family weekend offers an opportunity to reflect on what it means for our families to truly live out hope and actively participate in God’s plan. ‘Here I am,’ resonates deeply with the spirit of this Jubilee, inviting each of us, and our families as a whole, to discern and embrace the path God sets before us.
This weekend will be a time to consider how our families can collectively say ‘yes’ to God’s will. This includes nurturing not just an openness to future vocations, whether to marriage, priesthood or consecrated life, but also to our life of service right now, even just being involved in ministries in our parishes. By centering Christ in our homes, we create a fertile ground for our children to hear and respond to God’s call in their lives, preparing them to confidently say, “Here I am, send me!” when their time comes.
From the Friday night to our final lunch together on Sunday, we will be eating together, praying together, listening together, and having fun together, helping to make those core memories for our children. Whether this is your first time joining us or you have never missed a weekend, this event is absolutely for your family. Come and discover how to say “Here I Am, Send Me!” to God’s loving plan for your family, especially as we celebrate this Jubilee Year of Hope. We really look forward to welcoming you!
When booking your tickets chose:
First - family event only or family event and accommodation
Second - how many adults and how many children (it will not charge extra for these)
FULL or HALF discounts are also available
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop, Rotorua, New Zealand
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