Formation
Every Pilgrim should engage in some formation as part of their preparation for their pilgrimage to WYD11 in Madrid Spain
Parish Internship Formation Session
We are hosting the next compulsory formation session on Saturday 9th October 2010. The session will begin at 10:30am and finish by 1:30pm so that you can go to afternoon sport or part time work. The session will take place on Level 8 of the Diocesan Office at the Caroline Chisholm Centre Pennant Hills.
Agenda for the formation session:
- Prayer Form: Prayer with Music
- Ministry: Pastoral Skills (e.g. Pastoral Listening)
- Pilgrimage: Outline of the Harvest registration process
- Faith/Personal: The Mass – a deeper understanding of what is taking place in the Mass (this session will be open to the public)
- Option Elective: Preparing the Mass in a Parish Context (open to the public)
We know that you will benefit from the session, we look forward to seeing you on the morning. Please note that it is a requirement that all Interns attend this session. As a back up there will be a repeat session offered on Wednesday 13th October at 7:00pm at 1/1 Central Ave Thornleigh.
Please RSVP by email to Agi Reefman or via Facebook
October session
Theological Reflection Program
Theological reflection is a method of reflecting on our ministry by bringing the Christian tradition (Scripture, prayer, church teaching) into dialogue with experiences in our lives and ministries.
Theological Reflection helps us to be more reflective in our ministry. We live in such an outcomes driven world that sometimes our focus in ministry can be driven by performance. We can be so caught up in doing the work of a disciple that we lose sight of being a disciple. At times we need to stop and reflect on our experience.
Theological Reflection is the reverse process of bible study. In bible study we start with scripture and then apply it to our lives. For example in a bible study on the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, we might decide after reading the story that we need to help a stranger. In contrast, theological reflection might begin with a time where we helped a stranger and then we recall the connection with scripture, such as the story of the Good Samaritan.
As part of the Parish Internship program interns have the optional benefit of joining a theological reflection group (TRG). The model that each TRG will follow is a program that has been specifically designed for Interns and their journey to WYD11. If you missed out on the participants booklet at the Formation session then download a copy form the download section of this website.
Download the Participants Booklet
Download a two page Blank template
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