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The CRC has a Giving Tree program for one-time donations over $1,000. This is a great way to show your support for the CRC as well as a way to honor people or organization in your life. Consider become a Giving Tree Donor today.

We have a limited number of tables for the Women's Advent Prayer Breakfast featuring Catholic speaker, author, and Spiritual Director, Kim Brown. Hostess can purchase a table for $250 which includes breakfast for 10 and the hostess gets to decorate her own table.

After a month of registrations we are 50% full for the Spirit of Christmas Market on Small Business Saturday! Register your booth now for the early registration rate of only $60! Rates increase soon.

The CRC is pleased to announce, Dunn Estacio will be the presenter for the Marian Celebration for the English sessions. Dunn has served in ministry in a variety of capacities ranging from parish to archdiocesan level for more than 12 years. He currently serves as an Associate Director in the Office of Adolescent Catechesis & Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Dunn is a dynamic speaker and speaks with passion about his faith but first and foremost, he lives passionately to build his domestic church by being a loving husband to his beautiful wife and a father to their amazing children.

Join the CRC for a Workday on Sunday, October 28 from Noon - 7PM. This workday is to focus on our grounds through trimming trees, cutting trees, hauling away trees, wedding flower beds, trimming shrubs, and planting shrubs and flowers. Please bring your own tools and bring the family to help!

The CRC will be hosting Story of Salvation, a Bible Conference for High School students on January 25-27. Youth Ministers can register their parish or individuals can register. Register now to get the Early registration price!

The CRC is excited to host a day retreat for middle school students called, God's Plan for Love and Relationships, a Theology of the Body Retreat. Youth Ministers can register their parish or parents can register to attend with their children!

Join us for one of the upcoming CRC Townhall Meetings on Wednesday, September 26 in Eugene Hall. Join us in the morning at 8AM or the evening session at 7PM. This is a chance to give input, so that we are able to improve the CRC and create a Master Plan & Strategic Plan for the CRC!

It's important to be with God, so that we can do for God. All Parish and Archdiocesan Staff are invited to attend one of our upcoming Staff Day of Reflections. We will have one in Advent (December 5) and one in Lent (March 9). Check out the calendar for complete details and to register.

The CRC hosts multiple Confirmation Retreats throughout the year for youth groups to attend or for individuals who missed their parishes Confirmation Retreat! Our upcoming dates are: September 28-29, January 5-6, March 23-24, and April 13-14.

Make plans now to attend the CRC Annual Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

The CRC will be closed for Labor Day (Monday, September 3). We wish you and your family a safe Labor Day Weekend!

After a month of registrations we are 33% full for the Spirit of Christmas Market on Small Business Saturday! Register your booth now for the early registration rate of only $60! Rates increase soon.

Love the Holy Ground at the CRC? How much could you afford a month? $10? $25? $50? Help us maintain the Holy Ground and facilities at the CRC by becoming a monthly donor. Signup for recurring monthly donations online.

The CRC needs your help. We have a variety of projects that we need volunteers for: - Tree Trimming - Gardening & Weeding - Computer & Database - Wood Working - building shelf for our Chapel prayer books - Grant Writing - Contacting Businesses for Gala

The CRC Offices will be closed on Tuesday, August 28th from 10AM - 3PM for Staff Training & Strategic Planning. All staff will be at the training, so the CRC will be closed during this time. Thanks for your understanding as we work to make the CRC a better place for your retreats!

Buy your tables now for the 2018 Advent Breakfast. Tables are $250 each and each hostess can decorate her table with the theme she would like. Tables on sale until they are sold out. This years speaker, author, Spiritual Director, and our new CRC Director, Kim Brown. Reserve your table at kathycarpenter@retreatcentercrc.org

Join us for one of our completely planned Confirmation Retreats. Group registration for parishes, as well as individual registrations are available. Simply register your candidates and chaperones and let our presenter take care of the details. Please click the title to for more detailed information and registration. Dates fill up fast! Available Dates: Sept. 29-30, 2018, Jan. 5-6, 2019, Mar. 23-24, 2019, Apr. 13-14, 2019 & Sept. 28-29, 2019

The Spirit of Christmas Market is right around the corner! It's time for our vendors to register for this years market. The market takes place on Small Business Saturday, on November 24th! Register now to get the early registration rate!

The CRC is excited to announce that Kim Brown has joined our team as our new Director. Kim brings a wealth of experience to the CRC. She worked for 13 years in Higher Education at two institutions, where she was over facilities, food service, custodial, customer service, programming, conferences, and staff training and development. For the past seven years, she has been in full-time ministry which has mainly focused on giving parish missions, talks, and hosting retreats. In addition, she has worked at the Diocesan (Vocations) and the parish level (Adult Formation & RCIA). Kim is a Spiritual Director and author of the book, Spiritual Lessons along the Camino which has been featured on EWTN, Ave Maria, & Relevant Radio. Her Bachelors is in Emergency Administration and Planning and Masters in Higher Education with a concentration in Administration from the University of North Texas. Please take time to stop by the CRC to welcome Kim to our team!