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Ignatian Tradition Programs

scheduled employee development programs

  • Diversity and the Ignatian Tradition
  • Jesuit 101: Shared Visions
  • A Retreat in the Ignatian Paradigm for Boston College Faculty and Staff
  • Retreat for Married Faculty and Staff
  • Ignatian Retreat:  FAQ

   Ignatian Retreat:  FAQ

Presenter:  Fr. John Murray, S.J.

A one-hour session for people interested in making an Ignatian retreat.  An overview of frequently asked questions on what a retreat is: Why make one? What to expect in a retreat? What do I need to bring to a retreat? What will the retreat experience leave me with?  Is it worth making a retreat when I am so busy? All religious backgrounds are welcomed. Sign up today for as many sessions as you like!

9-10
Roberts Lounge, More Hall 330
 November 13

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   Retreat for Married Faculty and Staff
Too often in our busy professional and family lives we fail to take time to value our vocation of marriage. Come and listen as married couples’ share their lives and insights on building trust in your marriage experience. You are invited to join University colleagues for a unique opportunity to get away for a weekend of relaxation, to spend some quality time with your spouse, and to reflect on your marriage. This ecumenical retreat is planned for November 6-8. The weekend will begin with dinner on Friday evening and conclude with lunch on Sunday.

Funding will be covered by the sponsoring departments; couples will be asked to contribute a non-refundable deposit of $100 per couple to reserve their place [check payable to Boston College; mail to Employee Development Office, More Hall 315]. Space is limited to 15 couples. For more information, please contact Fr. John Murray, S.J. at ext. 2-8805 or murrayjw@bc.edu.

Co-sponsors: Employee Development Office and Center for Ignatian Spirituality

November 6-8, 2009

Burlington Marriott

Burlington, MA

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   Diversity and the Ignatian Tradition
John P. Murray, S.J.
Internal Consultant for Ignatian Spirituality, Employee Development
Sidney W. Holloway
Associate Director, Office for Institutional Diversity

Diversity is deeply rooted within the Ignatian tradition. This program, part of your orientation process, helps you experience the Jesuits’ journey in trying on different cultures. At Boston College, many ask what is the personal and institutional responsibility we have to embrace and fully utilize the diversity in our community. What we call the Jesuit vision was transformed by interacting with other cultures, by embracing new knowledge, and by welcoming new colleagues.

Having a shared understanding of diversity and the Ignatian tradition enables each of us to listen and be listened to; be welcoming and feel welcomed; and to embrace our work and the work of others.By using video and dialogue, this session provides you an opportunity to self-reflect and engage in conversation about the implications of, as well as some practical ways in living this legacy and vision within the Boston College Community. We look forward to having you as part of this conversation. Please choose from the dates below.

University-wide Competencies
Valuing Diversity, Big Picture Perspective, and Continuous Learning

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 [session cancelled]
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009

All sessions take place from 9-11:30 in the Walsh Hall Function Room

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   Jesuit 101: Shared Visions

Fr. John P. Murray, S.J., Internal Consultant for Ignatian Spirituality, Human Resources

Do you desire a deeper understanding of things Jesuit and a discussion with self-selected, like-minded colleagues? Fr. Murray offers you such an opportunity Join him for three one-hour sessions on the history and background of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the founding of the Jesuits.

 

Prior to registering, your responsibility is to select four or five colleagues. Once you’ve created a team, enter their names, along with the designated team leader, into the registration form (use the ‘feedback’ field to list the names or e-mail them directly to employee.development@bc.edu). Fr. Murray will contact the team leader to set up mutually-agreed upon times and dates.

 

A commitment to attend all three sessions is required.

 

All sessions will be held in the casual setting of Fr. Murray’s office in More Hall 315. For more information, contact Fr. Murray: ext. 2-8805 or e-mail murrayjw@bc.edu.

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   A Retreat in the Ignatian Paradigm for Boston College Faculty and Staff

 

A Time for Reflection | Relaxation | Renewal

 

Suspend, for a time, the busy-buzz of the world around us and enter the quiet of a weekend retreat in the Ignatian tradition. The Employee Development Office invites staff and faculty to take time for themselves for reflection, relaxation, and personal prayer. We offer this retreat weekend at the Connors Family Retreat Center in Dover, MA.

 

Re-enter the world renewed in mind, body, and spirit.

 

All faith traditions are welcome. Please join us for a

  • weekend at a restful spot
  • time to look inward with gratitude
  • time to seek God in the many facets of everyday life

Plan on arriving in the late afternoon on Friday and leaving after lunch on Sunday. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is requested to reserve your space (payable to Boston College and sent to Employee Development Office, More Hall 315). Directions and other information will be available to all registrants. Limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact John Murray, S.J.

 

December 11-13, 2009


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Related Resources

Jesuit Community at Boston College

Spirituality in Everyday Life Retreats

Ignatian Center for Spirituality at Boston College

Office of University Mission and Ministry

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