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Courses are taught by Gabriel Ross, (BA Religious
Studies, MA Catechetics and Liturgy).
Gabriel has taught college courses and adult
education programs in Theology and Religious Studies
and she is a highly sought speaker in the Twin
Cities Area.
| PROGRAMS |
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 Longer
Series:
Introduction to World
Religions
(eight 2 hour sessions)
Participants discuss the commonality of religious
experience and are introduced to the major
movements in world religions including Islam,
Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Native American
Spirituality. The sessions include input, discussion
and ritual.
Eco-Spirituality
(four 2 hour sessions)
An introduction to the concepts and practice of
eco-spirituality. The teachings of St. Francis of
Assisi are explored and the writings of the US
Catholic Conference are presented and discussed. The
sessions include input, discussion and prayer,
inviting participants to a sense
of wonder that expands our awareness of the Divine
Mystery. If an outside area is available, this
experience is well suited to be held in creation.
Who do you say that I am?
Christology Update
(six-eight sessions at 1.5 hours)
Using a study book and handouts, participants read
and discuss contemporary ideas in Jesus research.
Class time includes input, discussion and can
include prayer.
Journal Writing as a
Spiritual Practice
(seven 2 hour sessions)
Keeping a spiritual journal is a wonderful way to do
soul work. Participants will explore a variety of
journaling techniques to gain personal and spiritual
insights. Excerpts from spiritual writers,
reflection questions and visual aids are used to
initiate journaling.
Scripture: Basic
Introduction to Scripture Study
(four 1.5 hour sessions)
In this exciting four week course we discuss
questions like: What is the Catholic approach to
reading scripture today? What did Vatican II say
about reading scripture? What kind of writing do we
find in scripture? How do we get to the meaning of
scripture? What is the
historical/critical method? Each session includes
input, discussion and time for questions.
The Hebrew Scriptures
(five 1.5 hour sessions)
The Gospels
(five 1.5 hour sessions)
Short Courses:
Images of God and the
Spiritual Journey
(one 2 or 3 hour session or two 1.5 hour sessions)
Participants explore many different concepts of the
divine and review their own faith development as a
spiritual journey. This event includes, input,
reflection, discussion, prayer and works well as a
beginning of the year kick-off for adult education
programs as well as a
Lenten reflection.
Pray All Ways (two or more 1.5 hour
sessions)
Participants are introduced to several different and
creative styles of prayer and are then invited to
participate in prayer experiences. The sessions
include input, discussion, reflection, creative time
and prayer.
Seasons of Faith: focus on
Advent or Lent
(two or three 1.5 or 2 hour sessions)
The themes of these two deeply inviting seasons come
alive for participants. The sessions include input,
ritual, prayer and discussion. Explore Advent as a
season of waiting and hope -
beyond the commercialism of the holiday. Discover
new meaning in the Lenten traditions of prayer,
fasting and almsgiving.
Catholic Social Teaching:
(two sessions of 1.5 hours or one 3 hour session)
Explore the principles of Catholic Social teaching
and the challenge they offer our lives today. Learn
a process toward action and understand the
differences between charity and justice. The
workshop includes presentation, lively discussion,
drama and prayer. |
