Outreach Programs and Retreats

The Spirituality of Change

Through the use of humor, faith and psychology, this presentation offers spiritual insights and understanding as we face the changes and transitions in our lives.
Presenters: Fr. Conrad J. Kratz, O. Praem., Judy A. Turba, MSE

Parish Team and School Staff Development Retreat

Participants will learn how to work more effectively together, understand work as vocation and embrace their gifts and differences. The Strengths Deployment Inventory, a proven, memorable tool for improving team effectiveness is also available for an additional fee. This retreat can be tailored to any particular needs of the parish or school staff.
Presenters: Fr. Conrad J. Kratz, O. Praem., Judy A. Turba, MSE

Spirituality of Aging:
Making a Difference in Our Wisdom Years

Appreciating, embracing and accepting the challenges and opportunities in the second half of life.
Presenters: Fr. Conrad J. Kratz, O. Praem., Judy A. Turba, MSE

Spirituality of Humor and Laughter:

Seeing God as Friend

A one day retreat, or part of a two to three day parish renewal (parish mission), which focuses on appreciation of self through humor and laughter with God as well as finding our purpose on earth by listening to God’s guidance in our handling of hurt, loss, anger, change, illness, happiness and forgiveness. Adapted to parish needs as well as to all liturgical seasons.
Presenter: Fr. Conrad J. Kratz, O. Praem.

Parish Faith Formation Retreat:
A New Beginning, A New Journey, A Fuller Way, A Happier Way

Experience a three or four day retreat experience for the entire parish (open to all denominations) and staff which includes Fr. Conrad preaching at all weekend liturgies. The presentations include: appreciating self through humor, holiness, wholeness, happiness and forgiveness, how to handle hurt, loss, anger, change and illness, how to find my purpose by thinking not only of myself, but of others and God.
Presenter: Fr. Conrad J. Kratz, O. Praem.