"Everyone is spiritual. Whether or not we are fully conscious of it, our spirits long to be united with a greater good, a deeper meaning, a wider love than we experience in our everyday lives. In 'Longing for the Holy' we explore the implications of the central mysteries of the faith (the Incarnation, Eucharist, and the Paschal Mystery) for our spirituality."

Renew 2000 was a fantastic success in our diocese, leaving many parishioners hungry for more. Why? Small Christian Communities. That's it. That's why it was such a success! Small Christian Communities help parishioners to develop deeper relationships with other Christian parishioners. They help us to deepen one's relationship to God and to self. They help us to grow more comfortable with Scripture and the faith, with learning and with sharing.

Renew International and the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay are pleased to announce a collaborative offering of Longing for the Holy (LH) beginning Lent, 2011. LH  is for those who want to enrich their sense of the presence of God and begins with our own desire for a deeper spiritual life. This makes LH a perfect companion to your parish's efforts to get more Catholics involved in their faith, from people who do not come to Mass regularly to those who seem disengaged with parish life.

NOTE:  For any current questions or comments, please contact Dr. Kristina DeNeve at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Link here to a 7-minute survey online that evaluates Longing for the Holy

See which Parishes are Offering Longing for the Holy! Here 

Parish Resources:

Program Timeline 

Follow-Up Recommendations Table  after Offering Longing for the Holy Sessions 1-5

Week One, Week of March 13

Brief Reflection for March 12-13 tying Longing Week Two to Sunday Scriptures in Word  and pdf 

Resource for Small Group Facilitators tying Longing Week One to Catechism here 

Week Two, Week of March 20

Brief Reflection for March 19-20 tying Longing Week Three to Sunday Scriptures in Word  and pdf 

Resource for Small Group Facilitators tying Longing Week Two to Catechism here 

Informal Evaluation for use during Week 2 or Week 3 Session in Word  and pdf 

Week Three, Week of March 27

Brief Reflection for March 26-27 tying Longing Week Three to Sunday Scriptures in Word  and pdf 

Informal Evaluation for use during Week 2 or Week 3 Session in Word  and pdf 

Week Four, Week of April 3: 

Brief Reflection for April 2-3 tying Longing Week Four to Sunday Scriptures in Word  and pdf 

Participant Evaluation Form to take home after Week Four session in Word  and pdf 

Week Five, Week of April 10: 

Brief Reflection for April 9-10 tying Longing Week Five to Sunday Scriptures in Word  and pdf 

Participant Evaluation Form to be completed before Week Five session in Word  and pdf 

Recommended Resources available to participating parishes
when you log in to Renew website at www.renewintl.org:

Longing for the Holy Poster (color - hang up around parish)

Intercession Options for each week