FOUNDATIONS: EXPLORING OUR FAITH TOGETHER Spring 2008

General Information: The cost of each course is $5 per person, per two hour session. High school students: no charge. The number in brackets after the title of the course indicates the number of sessions.

Note: Anyone is welcome to attend sessions—it is not necessary to be member of the parish organizing the event. Pre-registration with the contact person is required. A minimum of 15 people required for course to run.

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Eucharist and Hospitality (1) All of us have a place at the table of the Lord. We are given a commission to exercise hospitality and extend welcome to all others in the name of our host, Jesus. The ministry of hospitality is more than the exercise of good manners – it is the fulfillment of a gospel mandate. In an increasingly pluralistic society, where so many are spiritually hungry, we cannot take for granted the welcome that all of us seek. Holy Family Saskatoon Monday, February 11 7 pm Eileen Materi 374-7981 Fr. Leo English
Eucharist and Daily Spirituality--Celebrating the Extraordinay in the Ordinary (1) The great act of worship that is the Eucharist binds us to God and to each other in a way that transforms our hearts and missions us into the dance and drama of daily life. This workshop will explore how the Eucharist prepares us to incarnate Christ in our most ordinary and intimate relationships. Holy Family Saskatoon Wednesday, March 12 7 pm Eileen Materi 374-7981 Kathy & Ivan Hitchings
Reconciliation and Eucharist (1) This presentation will explore the intricate relationship between the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. In the Eucharist we celebrate the very centre of our faith, which means that all the problems of our faith and our difficulties in living our faith are concentrated and intensified. What better way, then, to prepare for the sacred drama of the Eucharist than by making whole what has been broken? The sacrament of Reconciliation not only reconciles us with God and leads to reconciliation with those whom we have hurt by our sins, it also prepares us to return to the community from which we have been alienated, and thereby to enter into the communion which is the Eucharist. Holy Family Saskatoon Tuesday, April 15 7 pm Eileen Materi 374-7981 Fr. George Smith
Parish Hospitality/Community building (1) All of us have a place at the table of the Lord. We are given a commission to exercise hospitality and extend welcome to all others in the name of our host, Jesus. The ministry of hospitality is more than the exercise of good manners – it is the fulfillment of a gospel mandate. In an increasingly pluralistic society, where so many are spiritually hungry, we cannot take for granted the welcome that all of us seek. Holy Spirit Saskatoon Tuesday, February 19 7:30 pm Gladys Coombes 374-1425 Fr. Leo English
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Eucharist and Healing Ministry to the Sick (1) In the Eucharist, the core of the Christian life, the Lord nourishes us with His Word, His presence and His very self as food. This strengthens us not just for our own personal journey but to be the Body of Christ for the uplifting and strengthening of the Christian community. The Eucharist makes us the healing presence of Christ to all who are hurting, suffering, frail, troubled, or sinful. Holy Spirit Saskatoon Tuesday, February 26 7:30 pm Gladys Coombes 374-1425 Fr. Mark Miller
Zombie Jesus or Resurrected Christ (1) Every Sunday we proclaim that we believe in the resurrection of the dead but do we really understand what the resurrection is? Blake will investigate the scriptural, theological, historical and practical aspects of our hoped for glorification. Holy Spirit Saskatoon Monday, March 3 7:30 pm Gladys Coombes 374-1425 Blake Sittler
Spirituality & Social Justice (1) How do we develop a balanced spirituality that includes a commitment to justice? How do we create a balanced activism that remains gospel-centered? This session explores these questions and how we can develop a “faith that does justice”. Holy Spirit Saskatoon Tuesday, March 11 7:30 pm Gladys Coombes 374-1425 Gertrude Rompre
Where is Your Passion (1) This session, presented by the STM Campus Ministry team, looks at a number of different stories of passionate people, and how they make a difference in today's world. Stories will be shared by the team, and there will be a chance for participants to explore their own call, their own story and their own passion. Holy Spirit Saskatoon Tuesday, April 15 7:30 pm Gladys Coombes 374-1425 Gertrude Rompré, Michael MacLean and Fr. André Lalach
Interchurch Families (1) Interchurch marriages are a particular life situation for many Christians that require special pastoral sensitivity. We will explore the realities of these families which share a baptismal and marital oneness. St. Anne Saskatoon Wednesday, April 16 7:30 Dolores Crawford 931-4700 Shirley & Bernie Karstad
Movies That Matter (1) We as adults will never be able to truly understand what our kids are experiencing because we have never had access to the kind of technology that they have grown up with. This session looks at a number of wonderful movies that are being produced by people who are socially conscious. When you share a good movie with your kids, oftentimes, you can make real connections with them. St. Francis Saskatoon Tuesday, February 26 7 pm Irene LeGatt 933-1108 Barb Wotherspoon
A Journey of Healing (1) Ex-offenders, first nations, recovering addicts share with myself why youth end up in the justice system and how they have turned their lives around. Discussions on the justice system, penal system and racism in our society. St. Francis Saskatoon Tuesday, March 11, 7 pm Irene LeGatt 933-1108 Fr. Andre Poilievre
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Where is Your Passion (1) This session, presented by the STM Campus Ministry team, looks at a number of different stories of passionate people, and how they make a difference in today's world. Stories will be shared by the team, and there will be a chance for participants to explore their own call, their own story and their own passion. St. John Bosco Saskatoon Tuesday, February 26 7:30 Mary Jacobi 652-1045 Gertrude Rompré, Michael MacLean and Fr. André Lalach
Spirituality of Youth (1) The presentation will look at how today’s young people view and express their spirituality. Through talks, discussion, music and drama, the presenters will address the issues of how and where youth discover their relationship with God. The direction will flow from youth to youth, adult to adult, adult to youth, and youth to adult, using both pedagogical (youth education) and adagogical (adult education) approaches. Participants will be encouraged to contribute their views and observations. St. Mary Saskatoon Tuesday, January 15 7:30 Sylvia Zakreski 382-4390 Lois & Archie McKay
Theology of Johnny Cash (1) Visiting different aspects of Catholic theology using the lyrics of Johnny Cash. St. Patrick Parish Centre Saskatoon Wednesday, March 5 7 pm Shirley Hyshka 384-4319 Blake Sittler
Take Time to Forgive (1) The process of forgiveness can teach us much about ourselves, relationships and God. We will consider the stages of forgiveness and the lessons at each stage. St. Paul's Cathedral Saskatoon Tuesday, February 19 1:15 pm Keith Buzinski (St. Paul’s) 652-0033 Sr. Teresita Kambeitz
Walking With Jesus (1) This retreat focuses on Jesus’ life as we journey to the places made holy by his presence and ministry. We will then ponder Jesus’ call to be our Saviour, how he carried this out in his life and teaching, and how in the end God exalted him as Lord of heaven and earth. At the same time, there will be an opportunity to reflect on our own call and journey of faith thus far. Ursuline Sisters Saskatoon Wednesday, February 13 10:00 am Sr. Dianne Sehn 242-5566 Sr. Rosalyn Miller
Sunday Celebration of the Word with Communion Rite in the absence of a priest (1) All parishes which foresee a real possibility that a time will come when their community will be in need of celebrating ‘lay-led’ Sunday Celebrations of the Word should take steps to prepare themselves. This workshop will begin with a discussion of the differences and concerns regarding lay-led liturgies on Sundays in the absence of a priest. We will then examine the ritual for lay-led Sunday worship services as suggested in the Sunday Celebrations of the Word and Hours ritual, a publication of the CCCB. St. Aloysius Allan Thursday, February 21 7:30 Anne Moldenhauer 257-3286 Karen Schreiner
Seven Last Words of Jesus (1) A meditation of Jesus’ words from the cross leads us into the mystery of “letting go” and finding new life. Sacred Heart Eston Wednesday, January 30 7:30 Karen Serfas 962-4906 Sr. Teresita Kambeitz
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Take Time to Forgive (1) The process of forgiveness can teach us much about ourselves, relationships and God. We will consider the stages of forgiveness and the lessons at each stage. St. Mary Fox Valley Monday, January 28 7:30 pm Collette Wagner 666-4269 Sr. Teresita Kambeitz
Seven Last Words of Jesus (1) A meditation of Jesus’ words from the cross leads us into the mystery of “letting go” and finding new life. St. Mary Fox Valley Tuesday, January 29 7:30 pm Collette Wagner 666-4269 Sr. Teresita Kambeitz
A Funny Thing Happened on my Way Through the Bible (1) A search for the use of humour in the Old and New Testament and a discussion about the importance of making the Word relevant to people today. Assumption of Our Lady Kerrobert Wednesday, March 12 7:30 pm Trina Duhaime 834-5473 Blake Sittler
Seven Last Words of Jesus (1) A meditation of Jesus’ words from the cross leads us into the mystery of “letting go” and finding new life. St. Catherine Quill Lake Sunday, March 2, 2:00 pm Margaret Odelein 383-2512 Sr. Viola Bens
Take Time to Forgive (1) The process of forgiveness can teach us much about ourselves, relationships and God. We will consider the stages of forgiveness and the lessons at each stage. St. Mary Richmound Monday, April 21 7:30 pm Edith Sehn 669-2142 Sr. Teresita Kambeitz
Eucharist and the Saskatchewan Soul (1) A reflection on ways in which our “Saskatchewan experience” (environment, way of life) offers a unique appreciation of the Eucharist as the Body of Christ. St. Mary Richmound Tuesday, April 22 7:30 pm Edith Sehn 669-2142 Sr. Teresita Kambeitz
A Walk Through the Mass (1) This presentation deals with the parts of the Mass, what their significance and meaning are and how they make up one act of workship. St. James Wilkie Tuesday, March 4 7:30 pm Shirley Holzman 843-2493 Zita Maier