Workshop Descriptions
To book any of these workshops in your parish, contact:
Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
Phone toll-free: 1-877-661-5005
Email: scriptres@saskatoonrcdiocese.com
To find out when and where these workshops are already scheduled to be held,
please check “Upcoming Events.”
Introduction to the Bible
 Participants will learn to unpack the fascinating “library” of
our salvation history called the Bible. We will look at how the books of the
Bible were chosen and considered sacred literature, the history of biblical
translations and how to choose a Bible, and draw comparisons and contrasts
with the four Gospels.
On request, this session can include the opportunity for catechists and lay
preachers to apply this learning about the Bible to their ministires of catechetics
and preaching. This workshop is designed for those already involved in Bible
study, Small Chris tian Community prayer groups, and all those with a general
interest who need some help getting more familiar with the Bible.
Length of Workshop: one day (6 ½ hours)
Presenter: Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
The Bible – Going Deeper
 For those who have taken the Introductory workshop on the Bible and wish
to deepen their knowledge of Scripture, workshops are being developed on more
specific aspects of the Bible, i.e. exploring certain books of the Bible or
looking at various themes in the Bible. Various presenters will take participants
through hands-on learning and group discussions.
Length: One evening or one day
Contact Person: Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
Small Christian Communities – 1
Introductory Workshop
 Exploring the rationale for parish-based Small Chris tian Communities (SCC),
this development will be placed in a historical Church context, while also
considering what the Church says today about SCC. With the help of video-based
material, group interaction and an SCC experience, greater insight will be
achieved on the characteristics of SCC’s and the differences between
a parish committee and a SCC. This workshop is designed for all parishioners
interested in new ways of spiritual nourishment, wishing to grow in their relationship
to God using Scripture, and growing a community spirit in the parish.
A one-evening workshop (2 ½ hours)
$5.00 per person
Presenter: Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
Christian Communities – 2
Group Facilitation
Healthy development of a Small Chris tian Community requires good leadership
and group facilitation. With the help of video-based materials, hands-on exercises
and Scripture, and group discussions, the do’s and don’ts of facilitation
will be explored. The importance and role of ground rules, rotating leadership,
how to identify and deal with issues and problems with group members, and learning
the difference between faith sharing and group therapy will also be looked
at. Group facilitation does not have to be an intimidating task for a select
few, but can serve as a basis for shared leadership which deepens the bonds
of community.
A one-evening workshop (2 ½ hours)
$5.00 per person
Presenter: Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
Christian Communities – 3
Evangelization and Outreach
 How does one move from one small SCC in the parish to infusing the spirit
of Small Chris tian Communities into all aspects of parish life, including
pastoral care, catechetics, music and liturgy, CWL and KoC, etc.? This question
will fuel the vision of using the SCC concept as a tool for evangelization
and outreach, both within the parish as well as outside the parish. At the
hand of video-based material, praying with Scripture, hands-on exercises, and
group sharing we will explore what it takes to incorporate the SCC vision as
a way of life for parishioners in their individual lives as well as their functioning
as a community of faith.
A one-evening workshop (2 ½ hours)
$5.00 per person
Presenter: Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
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