Spiritual
Practices
This workshop provides guided discussion around the Spring 2009 issue
of C21 Resources, a free publication of Boston College Church
in the 21st Century Center. This issue, entitled “Catholic Spirituality
in Practice ,” edited by Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
faculty member Dr. Colleen Griffith, contains over 20 short, informative
articles centered on various spiritual practices such as retreats, the
examen, praying with images, which are mostly reprinted from a variety
of journals such as America, Religion East & West,
and Weavings. Issue
available online.
Workshop Will Be Offered:
2 week course
June 15 - June 26, 2009 (Site opens June 8 and closes July 2.)
Feb. 22 - Mar. 5, 2010 (Site opens Jan. 15 and closes Mar. 12.)
Special Features
This course includes:
• Reading 12 brief one or two page articles by various authors
• weekly questions for reflection and discussion
• a weekly introduction and study guide
• a resource page to use for furher study
• a "town meeting" forum where you can meet other participants
and socialize.
All C21 Online courses include these features:
• Participants have access 24 hours/7 days a week to the course's
password protected web site.
• Each participant belongs to a small community for conversation
and faith sharing guided by a facilitator.
• Site is open to participants at least one week before and one
week after the course.
• An orientation in how to navigate the web site is always available.
• Technical assistance is easy to contact and prompt in returning
a message.
• Those who actively participate receive an acknowledgement of completion
of course.
Topics
Week 1: Spirituality in Practice, Part 1:
- the Ignatian Examen,
- Intercessory Prayer,
- Praying with Images,
- Living the Sacramental Principle,
- Eucharistic Adoration,
- Practicing Hospitality
Week 2: Spirituality in Practice, Part 2:
- Liturgy of the Hours
- Rosary
- Family Life as Spiritual Practice
- Practicing Foregiveness
- Centering Prayer
- Retreats
Additional Materials Needed
Everything you need for this course is provided on the course web site.
Time Commitment
A participant can expect to spend an average of approximately 4 hours
each week. This commitment includes both the assigned reading and interaction
online.
Fee: $35 individual/ $15 Network membership
Content Scholar: various under the editorship of Colleen Griffith
Facilitator: Su. 09: Chris Kowalcky; Sp 10: TBA
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