Singles' retreat
Called to Love
2nd - 3rd May 2026
Dating and courtship for contemporary, young Catholics
About the ‘Called to Love’ retreats
Called to Love is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the Catholic vision for human love and sexuality, and the discernment around the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Who are the retreats for?
The retreat is aimed at young adults, and is open both to singles and to couples who are currently dating, offering an opportunity for all to reflect more deeply on the pathway to marriage.
What’s involved?
The retreats consist of input and discussion, time for prayer and liturgy, and an evening of dinner and dance!
Extend your stay!
If you’re travelling from further afield or just want to get away for a bit longer, start your stay with an extra night’s reduced rate B&B on Friday.
2026's theme:
Masculinity and Femininity: nature, challenges and wisdom
“Man, whom God created ‘male and female,’ bears the divine image impressed in the body ‘from the beginning’; man and woman constitute, so to speak, two diverse ways of ‘being a body’ that are proper to human nature in the unity of this image.”
Pope Saint John Paul II, General audience, 2nd January 1980
2026’s retreat will focus on the following themes:
- The Christian understanding of the human person as male and female
- Contemporary challenges to an authentic masculinity and femininity
- Spiritual wisdom for the moral life
- The virtue and role of chastity in human maturation
The retreat is structured around four sessions, with opportunities for discussion, for prayer and reflection, and for an evening social.
The retreat is framed by morning and evening prayer, with Mass, Adoration and the opportunity for confession.
Stefan and Ella Kaminski both have Licentiates from the John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family Life, having dedicated their studies to the themes of human love and sexual complementarity. Stefan serves as Director of The Christian Heritage Centre, where he has been creating and delivering Catholic formation content for the last five years. Ella previously worked at the John Paul II Institute in Rome, before joining Stefan in Lancashire following their marriage. She is engaged in teaching dogmatic theology to seminarians on the one hand, and 5-year-olds on the other. Together, they offer marriage preparation courses and ongoing formation for catechetists.
Fr Peter Littleton is a priest of the Diocese of Southwark. He is engaged in a variety of ministries, including teaching, hospital chaplaincy and young adult ministry. He is an increasingly sought-after spiritual director and is engaged in vocations promotion and direction.
Theodore House offers a wonderful venue for any residential course. The tranquil and beautiful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate offer a peaceful setting with endless opportunities for walks. Guests will enjoy the comfortable recreational spaces and a beautifully lanscaped garden.
For more information about Theodore House, please click here.
- Arrivals for a 10:30am start (Saturday)
- Departures from 3pm (Sunday)
- For Friday arrivals, check in is available from 4pm
Cost
Retreat:
Single room: £160 p.p.*
Twin room (sharing): £130 p.p.*
*Costs include full board from Saturday lunch to Sunday lunch inclusive.
Friday B&B + Retreat:
Single room: £225 p.p.**
Twin room (sharing): £175 p.p.**
**includes meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch (no Friday dinner).
If you require assistance with meeting costs, please contact us on events@christianheritagecentre.com
“Beautiful in structure and gave strong foundations.”
“Wonderful combination of theology, discussion, lived experience.”
“Beautifully articulate talks.”
This retreat is intended for young adults. If you have any queries regarding eligibility, please do contact us.
Please register below (includes £50 p.p. deposit payment):
Venue & Getting to us:
If you are reliant on public transport, please consider traveling by train to Preston train station. From there, we aim to co-ordinate minicab shares or lifts amongst participants of any given event. If you require further advice or assistance, email us: events@christianheritagecentre.com