Called Retreat Days are held on the first Saturday of each month (9.00am–3.00pm) at Whānau Māria Centre, Ponsonby, Auckland.
CALLED is open to young adults aged 18–30 who desire space to slow down, pray, reflect, and listen to God’s presence and call in their lives.
Fr Frank Bird guides this retreat day and helps create a prayerful space to enter into silence, pray with scripture, experience the sacraments, and listen more deeply to God.
With only 10 places available each month, CALLED is intentionally small, creating a safe and supportive environment for reflection, silence, prayer, and faith-sharing.
Welcome and Introduction to the retreat day
Guided prayer with Scripture
Scripture Reflection: Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (Good Friday)
Faith-sharing with other young adults
Scripture Walk: The Easter Vigil Readings (Easter Saturday - Sunday)
Time in silence and personal reflection
Lunch and relaxed reflection time
From 1.00–3.00pm, participants are also able to make a 20-30 minute meeting time (optional) for:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Or Spiritual accompaniment
The cost for the day is $10, which covers:
Lunch and hospitality
Printed Prayer Booklet and reflection materials
Places are limited to 10 spaces. Registration and payment is required for catering and printing purposes.
👉 Click the Register Button to register your name and then pay $10 at Checkout -Shopping Cart to secure your place.
(Your registration confirms catering and materials for the day.)
Called Retreat Days are held on the first Saturday of each month (9.00am–3.00pm) at Whānau Māria Centre, Ponsonby, Auckland.
CALLED is open to young adults aged 18–30 who desire space to slow down, pray, reflect, and listen to God’s presence and call in their lives.
Fr Frank Bird guides this retreat day and helps create a prayerful space to enter into silence, pray with scripture, experience the sacraments, and listen more deeply to God.
With only 10 places available each month, CALLED is intentionally small, creating a safe and supportive environment for reflection, silence, prayer, and faith-sharing.
Welcome and Introduction to the retreat day
Guided prayer with Scripture
Scripture Reflection: Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (Good Friday)
Faith-sharing with other young adults
Scripture Walk: The Easter Vigil Readings (Easter Saturday - Sunday)
Time in silence and personal reflection
Lunch and relaxed reflection time
From 1.00–3.00pm, participants are also able to make a 20-30 minute meeting time (optional) for:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Or Spiritual accompaniment
The cost for the day is $10, which covers:
Lunch and hospitality
Printed Prayer Booklet and reflection materials
Places are limited to 10 spaces. Registration and payment is required for catering and printing purposes.
👉 Click the Register Button to register your name and then pay $10 at Checkout -Shopping Cart to secure your place.
(Your registration confirms catering and materials for the day.)