Love & Responsibility - Full Day Retreat

We’re hosting a full day retreat on JPII’s Love & Responsibility! Step away from the busyness of life and spend a day with the profound wisdom of St. John Paul Il's Love and Responsibility. This retreat explores timeless truths on authentic love, healthy relationships, and living with grace - wisdom for every stage of life. The retreat will cover topics on love and relationships, like:

-What is love? -Different types of love

-Does true love exist?

-Types of friendships

-Love vs Lust

-No sex before marriage - how? Why?

-What is chastity and why do we need it?

-How to be chaste when dating AND in marriage

-Growing in virtue

-What is true freedom and how do I attain it?

+ more!

Led by Stephanie de Niese and Matthew MacDonald (presenters of last year’s Life & Love retreat), the day includes engaging talks, small group discussions, Q&A, personal reflection, and time for Adoration and Confession.

Open to adults 18+, Catholic or non-Catholic Christian, no prior knowledge required. Your ticket includes a workbook, morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Plenty of parking and accessible entry — just bring a pen or device for notes.

📅 Sat 6 Dec 2025, 9am–5.30pm | Registration 8.30am

📍 St Paul’s Retreat Centre, Wantirna

🎟️ Early Bird: $125 | Full fee: $160

⏱️ Early Bird Ticket ends Wed 22 Oct 2025

🔒 All bookings close Sat 22 Nov 2025

*Enter discount code: EARLYBIRD for $35 off at checkout. Offer ends 22 Oct 2025.