2026 Made for More Weekend - Christchurch

What does it mean to be human, to love, and to be loved?

Your body, your relationships, your life... all of it means something. Come and explore Theology of the Body: God's design for humanity, revealed in the human body.

Spend one weekend exploring Theology of the Body with Christopher West. Eight sessions that connect God's wisdom to your actual life. No matter where you are in life or faith - questions, doubts, and honest searching welcome.

What You'll Explore

Over the weekend, Christopher West guides us through:

• Why did God make humans?

• What does it mean to be made in God's image?

• Why did God give us a body? What do our bodies reveal about our origin, purpose and destiny?

• How to make sense of desire, freedom and commitment

• How to live our human calling to love, whether in marriage or in singleness

Each session includes 30 minutes of video teaching followed by 30 minutes of small group discussion.

About the Teaching

Theology of the Body is Pope St. John Paul II's revolutionary teaching about human dignity, love, and the "master plan" imprinted into our very bodies. Christopher West is a world-renowned author and speaker who makes deep theology understandable and relatable. Please note we are using a video series to teach the content for this introductory course. The content will then be fleshed out in small group discussions.

Schedule

Friday, April 17

• 6:00pm - Doors open, dinner on arrival (included)

• 7:00pm - Welcome & intros, Session 1

• 8:15pm - Supper break

• 8:30pm - Session 2

• 9:30pm - Finish

Saturday, April 18

• 8:00am - 6:00pm

• 6 sessions with morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea breaks

What's Included

Your ticket includes:

• Friday dinner

• Saturday lunch

• Morning and afternoon tea

• Workbook and all materials

• 8 video & small group discussion sessions featuring Christopher West

Who Should Come

Adults, any relationship status, any level of faith. Sceptics, seekers, and everyone in between.

Questions?

Email the John Paul II Centre team - info@jp2.org.nz | Scholarships available if cost is a barrier