Cairns Catholic Family Retreat Day

Name: Cairns Catholic Family Retreat Day
Start: 2026-10-10T09:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-10-10T09:30:00+10:00
Location: Genazzano Retreat Centre

About

Catholic Diocese of Cairns Family Retreat

Take time away to reconnect with God, your family and one another. Come for the day or make a weekend of it!

Join families from across the Diocese for a day of inspiration, prayer, fellowship and fun in an idyllic setting. Whether you're a family with young children, teenagers, young adults, or somewhere in between, this retreat offers an opportunity to grow in faith together and be renewed in the midst of everyday life.

The weekend will include:
• Prayer experiences for the whole family
• Fellowship and opportunities to connect with other families
• Targeted sessions for men, women, teens and children
• Formation that strengthens family relationships
• Age-appropriate activities for children and young people

Meet Your Presenters
Pat and Kym Keady have been married for 30 years and have been serving in leadership within the Catholic Church since meeting on NET over 32 years ago. As leaders, authors, and speakers in their own right, they are passionate about family, evangelisation, and renewal in the Church. Drawing from decades of ministry, marriage, and family life, Pat and Kym bring a wealth of wisdom, authenticity, and practical experience.

Pat and Kym are incredibly proud of their three adult children and five (and counting!) grandchildren, whose lives continue to fuel their passion for raising up families on mission and inspiring future generations to know and follow Jesus.

Want to stay for the weekend?
Camping is available at the venue for families wishing to stay overnight. Accommodation arrangements are made directly with Genazzano Retreat Centre and are not organised or managed by the Diocese.

To book a campsite, please visit the Genazzano Retreat Centre website:
https://genazzanoretreat.com.au/campgrounds/

Cost:
$50 per adult
$40 per child 13 - 17 yrs
$30 per child 6 - 12 yrs
Under 5 free
* Families will only be charged for a maximum of three children. Any additional children attend free of charge.

Your registration fee helps cover the cost of venue hire, catering, retreat resources, activity materials and guest presenters, enabling us to offer a meaningful and enriching experience for families.

Registrations close: Wednesday 7 October 2026

What to bring:
• Hat, sunscreen, water bottle
• Notebook
• A sunny disposition!

Come as you are and experience a time of encouragement, community and renewal as we grow together as families of faith. We would love to welcome you.

The Diocese is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for all participants. Attendees are expected to treat others with courtesy and dignity, follow the directions of organisers, support safeguarding practices, supervise their children, respect privacy, and contribute positively to the retreat experience. The Diocese reserves the right to address behaviour that places the safety or wellbeing of others at risk.