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One-day courses for ministry training and general interest open to all.
Ecumenism - Why Bother? NEW
course no : SP 601 S p r i n g In s t i t u t e
Sa t ur day
A p r i l 11, 2 015
10 a m - 4p m
Holy Cross Sec ondar y
1619 3 - 8 8 t h Av e n u e
Su r r e y
cost:
$3 5 . 0 0 *
Online registration available at
w w w.rcav.org/oc-spring.
The cost of each course includes
morning snack and lunch. Late
registration is not guaranteed a
lunch.
* Cost of full-day course for payment
received by or before April 9, 2015,
af ter April 9, 2015 cost is $40.00.
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Courses credited toward
completion of a Catechetical Cer tif icate.
4885 Saint John Paul II Way
Vancouver BC V5Z 0G3
tel 604.683.0281
oc@rcav.org
pr esenters :
RCAV Commision for
Ecumenical & Inter fait h Relat ions
full - day
What is ecumenism? How is it dif ferent from inter faith dialogue? Why is it impor tant? How did
it begin? What are some meaningful ways to engage in this movement in my daily practice?
How can I bring the spirit of reconciliation to my workplace? What is the place of prayer in
the ecumenical movement? Explore a common framework to approach the task of grassroots
ecumenism. This workshop ensures clarity and commonality and provides understanding of the
Church’s approach and hopes for ecumenical dialogue.
Presenters are members of the RCAV Commission for Ecumenical and Inter faith Relations:
Rt. Rev. John Braganza, OSB, Abbot of Westminster Abbey; Linda Harder, St. Ann’s Parish; Pamela Ho,
St. Francis Xavier Parish; Dr. Christophe Potworowski, Professor of Theology at Catholic Pacific College.
DISCOV ERING THE GOSPELS
course no : SP 602 pr esenter :
Leanne Penco
full - day
Why are the same stories slightly dif ferent in each of the Gospels? What’s the dif ference
bet ween a temple and a synagogue? How is Jesus the fulf illment of the Old Testament? We
will look at Jesus’ life and ministr y, the culture and political scene of the time, how the New
Testament was assembled and more. Together we’ll discover diverse ways to read, study,
ponder and teach the Gospels. This is an excellent course for anyone wanting to deepen their
understanding of our Lord and the Gospels. Come, and bring your questions.
Leanne Penco is the Liturgy of the Word with Children (LWC) Consultant for the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
Eva ngeliz ation & catechesis NEW
youth ministry
course no : SP 603 pr esenters :
Clay ton Imoo &
Er win Fung
full - day
Evangelization enables young people to uncover and name the experience of God already
active and present in their lives. Catechesis is the Church’s ef for ts to bring the teachings of
Jesus Christ to life. Both evangelization and catechesis lead people into an ever-deepening
relationship with God who reveals himself in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
In this session, we’ll explore ef fective models of evangelization and catechesis with teens,
especially within the context of comprehensive youth ministr y. As well, we’ll be providing you
with a preview of our brand new “Youth Ministr y with Catechesis” strategy for the archdiocese.
Be among the f irst to learn about it!
Clay Imoo (Director) and Er win Fung (Consultant for Youth Ministry) both work in the Youth and Young
Adult Ministry Of fice for the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
Wor ld youth day group leader tr aining NEW
pr esenters : Daniela Gimenez & Elizabet h Ingram
course no : SP 604 full - day
Are you preparing for a pilgrimage like World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland? Learn what you need to organize your group to have the
best pilgrimage experience possible. We will discuss strategies for being an ef fective leader, how to engage your young adult pilgrims
in order to build a community of trust, and recommend faith formation resources.
Daniela Gimenez and Elizabeth Ingram are experiences World Youth Day Group Leaders having par ticipated in the last 5 international WYDs..
basics of the faith - PART II
pr esenters : Fr. Ant hony Ho & Madonna House
course no : SP 605 full - day
The Catholic Faith is true and beautiful, but many have yet to discover its riches. Par t 2 explores the moral life and prayer, t wo of the
four pillars of our Faith. U
Fr. Anthony Ho is pastor of Precious Blood Parish in Cloverdale. Madonna House is a Catholic community dedicated to pover ty, prayer, & hospitality.
A DULT CATECHESIS - PA RT II
course no : SP 606 pr esenter :
Pat r ick Gillespie
full - day
“Go... teaching them to obser ve all that I have commanded you.” This workshop provides an over view of the role of adult catechesis
in the mission of the Church. Par ticipants will examine the content that is to be delivered, including Sacred Scripture, doctrine and
personal testimony. While emphasis is given to RCIA, the principles explored are applicable to any form of adult catechesis. U
Patrick Gillespie is the Director of the Office of Catechetics for the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
Childr en & Pr ayer
course no : SP 607 pr esenter :
Mur it a Chua
full - day
This course is designed to help Catechists lead their students to an appreciation of the centrality of the Eucharist and the impor tance
of prayer in our lives. There will be oppor tunities to par ticipate in prayer and plan prayer experiences using a variety of resources.
Ideas and guidelines to prepare children for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Conf irmation will be discussed. U
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Murita Chua is the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) Consultant for the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
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Spr ing Inst itute Regist rat ion – Apr il 11, 2015
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Request for refunds must be phoned in, or emailed by April 6, 2015 to:
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For refunds there is a $5 proccessing fee that will be deducted from your
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SP601
Ecumenism - Why Bother?
$35
$40
SP605
Basics of the Faith - Part II
$35
$40
SP602
Discovering the Gospels
$35
$40
SP606
Adult Catechesis - Part II
$35
$40
SP603
Evangelization & Catechesis in Youth Ministry
$35
$40
SP607
Children & Prayer
$35
$40
SP604
World of Youth Day Group Leader Training
$35
$40
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