Our Offerings for 2007-2008

Retreats:

Young Adults Retreat:
“It’s all about You”. A challenge to find our true identity in prayer as we experience the presence and power of God. A time to enjoy faith, fun and fellowship. For men and women 18 - 35.

September 29 and 30 2007
Facilitators: Pat and Vicky Conroy

Married Couples Retreats:
- Marriage:“God’s Lofty Ideal”.
November 23, 24 and 25 2007

- “For Better and Forever”:
April 4, 5, and 6 2008

These weekends bring couples closer to understanding the power that lies within their marriage. Healing, hope, new energy and enrichment qre brought about in a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

Facilitators: Stanley and Maureen Ermeav and Team

Women's Retreat:

- “Drinking From The Cup Of My Life: A Women’s Retreat”. This retreat is a journey into the question that Jesus poses to James and John in the Gospel of Matthew: “ Can you drink from this cup?” (Matt. 20-22)

Facilitator : Sister Denise Sausville, RSM

- Sexuality and Spirituality Retreat. A healing retreat for women who might have suffered painful childhood and adult experiences which affect how they now feel about themselves.

February 16, 17, 2008

- “Woman’s Bodies- Valuing the Sacred in our earthen treasure!” A follow up to the above retreat where negative attitudes toward women’s bodies and sexuality are addressed. You will be encouraged to bring to birth your unique gifts needed for the healing of our world.

February 23- 24 2008
Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Anne Simmonds.

Holy Week Retreat:  During this time our hearts are turned to contemplate the suffering of  Jesus.  Prayerful liturgies and rituals in keeping with the solemn observances of Holy week will be conducted. This will be a silent, directed retreat held at Trinidad Farm

March 14 – 20 2008
Facilitator: Sister Teresa Rose Nabholz, SCN, Sister Leona Panton, RSM and the Team

Holistic Living in Stressful Times: On this weekend we will look at our lives in the context of today’s stresses and learn to make good choices for life.  Experience some of the healing salves and examine the principles of holistic living. There will be time and space to "BE".

April12-13, 2008
Facilitator:  Sister Emily Nabholz, SCN

Women's Stories That Heal:  A reflection on selected Scriptures of how Jesus reached out to women and invited them into His Story and ours.  In the process, we will remember and claim our personal sacred history and bring blessings on each other and the community.

April 12-13, 2008
Facilitator:  Sister Emily Nabholz, SCN

Weekend of Directed Prayer: This weekend offers time to reflect and pray in an atmosphere of silence in which listening to God is enhanced.  Personal guidance is offered to each participant to facilitate the process.

May 16-18 2008  
Spiritual Directors:  Sister Teresa Rose Nabholz, SCN, Sister Leona Panton, RSM, Sister Francine Vasquez, RSM

Workshops/Programs

Go Make Disciples:
Seminar 1. Discipleship: “ Come follow Me”. Entering into and developing our relationship with Jesus Christ.

October 4 2007 – November 8, 2007 6 evenings

Seminar 2. Developing our Gifts: ‘You will receive power from on high”. Discovering and living our spiritual gifts.

Jan 3 2008 – Feb 7, 2008 6 evenings 7-9

Seminar 3. Empowerment: “Put out into the deep”. Exploring and realizing God’s call in our lives.

April 3- May 15, 2008- 6 evenings, 7-9
Facilitators: Pat and Vicky Conroy

Healing The Inner Child Workshop-
Offers an opportunity to uncover unhealed childhood hurts, wounds and misconceptions so as to move toward reconciliation with oneself, releasing new energies for more wholesome living.

Part 1: October 27-28, 2007
Part 2: November 10, 2007
Facilitator Teresa Rose Nabholz, SCN

Advent Reflection Day: “Waiting for the Light”.
December 1, 2007
Facilitators: Pat and Vicky Conroy

Journal Life Context Workshop.
Reflective journal exercises to help loosen the soil of one’s life, enabling the seed of new life lying too deep to sprout, take root and grow. A deeper understanding of past experiences reveal more clearly the meaning and goal of one’s life.

December 8-9. 2007
Facilitator: Sister Teresa Rose Nabholz, SCN

Breakfast with the Saints: Saints In The Making.

January 26, 2008
Facilitator Linda Bowman

Prayer:

Intercessory Prayer - Prayer group to pray for ourselves, others, the community, including issues of social justice within Belize and the world. First and Third Wed of every month.

Sept 2007 to June 2008

Taizé - Celebration composed of simple prayers, music, and moments of silence where the mystery of God is experienced through the beauty of simplicity. Last Wed of every month.

October 2007 - May 2008
Fee: Donation