NEW LIFE RETREAT
A life-changing experience
September 12 - 14, 2025
Holy Rosary Parish
Ottawa
Looking for greater joy and meaning in your life?
​Is something lacking that the world cannot offer?
Need direction to help make life choices?
Need help letting go of the past?
Confused about the basic foundations of your Catholic faith?
Looking to experience the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?
​Join the New Life Retreat!
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Why a New Life Retreat?
1) To bring you into a new or deeper personal relationship with the Lord God Himself in the freedom, power and refreshment of the Holy Spirit.
2) To revive the faith of anyone who is seeking a new infusion of grace and power to live the Christian life.
3) To help you deal with deep-seated issues of anger, resentments and unforgiveness.
4) An opportunity to step away from your occupations and preoccupations to experience a new or renewed awareness of the nearness of God.
5) This retreat expands and deepens the goals of the ‘Life in the Spirit Seminar’ within the Catholic context of Baptism and Confirmation.
When is the retreat?
Friday, September 12: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 13: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mass at 5:00 pm (for Sunday Liturgy)
Sunday, September 14: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Lunch provided Saturday / Sunday
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How do I get there?
Holy Rosary Parish Hall
20 Grant Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Do I Need To Attend All Sessions?
Yes. Each session builds on the previous one.
Cost
Free will offering.
Who Can Attend?
Participants must be eighteen years of age or older.
Testimonies
‘I don't feel as lost as | did even just a few days ago. Instead Jesus reminded me that my challenges are part of my journey and his glory will be revealed. The retreat gave me knowledge on how to get to know Jesus on a more personal level and tools to share my Story with others.” - Krysten
“The retreat was a life-changing experience for me. I have been longing for a retreat to change the spiritual dryness that I’ve experienced for the last 6 months. God answered my prayer.” - Jocelyn
“Jesus confirmed that he had a reason and a plan to bring me on this earth. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit was a turning point and an eye opener. Jesus wants to be truly present in my life. He needs to be #1 and I need to be 2nd.” - Sylvain
“The Holy Spirit is real. He set me on fire and helped erase my doubts. Praise and thank you Lord Jesus.” - Gabriel
“This retreat renewed my trust and my faith in Jesus. I benefitted from sharing ideas in my small group. I learned to invite Jesus into my life and I now have a new peace.” - Michael
Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.” - John 10:10
Register by August 31!
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In person: pick up a brochure at the church and drop it in the offering plate or give it to a greeter.
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By email: contact ottawaholyrosary@gmail.com.
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By mail: pick up a brochure at the church and send the registration form to the QMHR Office, 1153 Wellington Street, Ottawa K1Y 2Y9.
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By phone: QMHR Office, 613-728-4935.