Schoenstatt is a movement of renewal within the Catholic Church which was founded in 1914 by Fr Joseph Kentenich. It is a movement of life which means it does not merely proclaim great ideas, rather it stresses the practical applications of these ideas to our everyday lives.

Schoenstatt is:

• A Place
• A Movement
• A Message
• A Way of Life

Schoenstatt - A Place

Schoenstatt means "beautiful place" and it is here that people from all walks of life find moments of peace and tranquility on their journey through life. They are refreshed and renewed and find the possibility to deepen their commitment to Christ. It is a place of grace and pilgrimage where love for Christ and his Mother, Mary, are deeply rooted.

In Australia, Schoenstatt has centres at Mount Schoenstatt in Mulgoa, NSW and at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Armadale, WA.

The original Schoenstatt is on the Rhine River near, Coblence in Germany.

Schoenstatt - A Movement

Schoenstatt is a Marian Apostolic movement of renewal for comprising Secular Institutes for priests and lay people from all walks of life. It is an active movement which supports it members as they try to actively live their Catholic faith on a daily basis. Through self-education, social interaction and in conscious dependence on Mary, Our Mother and Educator, they seek to meet and respond to God in their every day lives.

Schoenstatt - A Message

Schoenstatt offers a threefold message:

1. The message of a living, practical faith in Divine Providence which teaches us that God in his wisdom and love provides the very best for us and desires our eternal salvation.
2. The message of the Covenant of Love which has become the core of Schoenstatt spirituality. It is a rediscovery of the history of salvation.
3. The message of a universal apostolate. Each one of us is called to become an apostle for Christ and his mission. The spirituality helps us to become conscious of this mission and fruitful in our lay apostolate.

Schoenstatt - A Way of Life

Belonging to Schoenstatt is not just about saying prayers, doing certain activities or attending meetings. It is a way of life - it affects one’s whole life and one’s relationships with others.

Through the Covenant of Love with Mary, the members not only discover more and more the deeper meaning of their baptismal covenant but also are enabled to live this covenant and try to live as God’s instruments in today’s world. the modern world.

"Nothing without you, Nothing without us" is a simple expression of this covenant. This was the beginning and is the lasting foundation of today’s world-wide Schoenstatt movement.