Signature Program
The Christine Center proudly introduces the second series of its signature program:
Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation.
Growing out of almost thirty years of intense spiritual practice, the Christine Center is offering a new signature program for interior deepening and global transformation. This three-year certificate program invites you to a path of spiritual integration drawing on the beautiful and simple reality of the unity of all creation. Informed by Franciscan Spirituality and many other important spiritual traditions, the Signature Program confirms the fact that is so fundamental to the contemplative spirit of the Christine Center: We are all one.
The Program:
Grounded in the inspiration of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, as well as other inspirational spiritual role models, participants will have an opportunity to explore together their individual spiritual unfolding. The program is designed to foster the Christine Center's mission of spiritual deepening for global transformation based on the fundamental unity of all things.
It offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a deep inner life. Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation, will school the soul in qualities that make for peace. In this three-year certificate program participants will deepen their capacity for contemplative living: awake, attentive, compassionate and active in the world. Each year's program will be designed to continue to awaken in a particular way, the potential each of us has for spiritual deepening and global transformation.
Year One: The Art of Contemplative LivingThe Art of Contemplative Living is the focus for Year One. Grounded in the Franciscan tradition and their own in-depth experience and training in spiritual guidance, the Center staff will gently accompany participants on an inward journey of transformation that is rooted in personal prayer, contemplative dialogue and spiritual practice. All weekends begin with dinner on Friday night, followed by the opening session. They continue through to Sunday’s brunch and concluding session.
Year Two: Awakening the Spiritual/Earth/Body
The wisdom of holistic health and the work of cosmologists will ground us in the sacredness of all creation, as we become ever more aware that matter “matters.”
Year Three: Servant Leadership for Global Transformation
Interior deepening leads outward to “matter” in our relationships. We will offer tools and provide spiritual perspectives that make a real difference in the world.
Year One Schedule:
Weekend One:
Beginning with Life: Learning from Experience. (Began in August)
Weekend Two:
Living our Heart's Desire: Longing for the Holy. December 4-6, 2010
Weekend Three:
Growing into Myself: Becoming Who I am. February 5-7, 2010
Weekend Four:
Loving Deeply: Finding the Compassionate Center. April 23-25, 2010
Program Directors:
Johanna Seubert, FSPA, Cecilia Corcoran, FSPA, and Henrita Frost, SSND
Expert resource persons will accompany the process from time to time.
Sister Cecilia has a Ph.D. in Women’s Religious Studies and has particular skill in integrating outward experience with inward deepening.
Sister Johanna has a Ph.D. in music. She has directed numerous spiritual growth programs both at the Christine Center and for her own religious community. Her specialty area is mystical spirituality which she integrates into her practice and study. She is a member of the Ridhwan Spiritual School in California.
Sister Henrita is a School Sister of Notre Dame from Wilton, CT. She has served her congregation nationally in the areas of health care, aging and leadership and internationally, at their Generalate in Rome Italy, as a resource person in Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation.
Interested?
Program Fees: $1200 for the first year
Checks for the total amount may be sent with the application or according to the following payment schedule:
First deposit: $300 due with the application form
Second deposit: $300 due August 14, 2009
Third deposit: $300 due December 4, 2009
Fourth deposit: $300 due February 5, 2010
For more information, or to apply, contact the Christine Center christinecenter@ceas.coop or call 715-267-7507.
“It is a great opportunity to discover that relationships are important to my spiritual life. I’m hoping to see myself and others differently.”
“Finally, I will be able to bring my whole self to the work of transformation and growth!”
“I have always wanted to stretch my soul, to think more deeply about the divine. I want to see the holy in the everyday, and God in every activity.”
“What a rich opportunity to be with others who want to grow, become centered, and to learn how to make a difference in the world …. I am so happy the Christine Center is offering this program!"
YEAR THREE OF THE CHRISTINE CENTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Transformative Leadership for a World in Shift: Realizing the Inner Leader, Incarnating Love
Year Three is an invitation to refine your personal vision and to hone your skills of transformative participation. Become aware of your gifts for compassionate service and reimagine your capacity to make a difference from the inside out. With particular attention given to conscious relating, this year will offer ways to make a profound difference in your personal life, in the organizations in which you participate, and in the world in which we live. All of creation counts on our participation.
Fall 2009 to Spring 2010
Weekend Two:
November 6-8, 2009
Together for Transformation: Conscious Participation in Group Processes
At its best, to be poised to consciously participate with others, is a profoundly incarnate spiritual practice. This weekend will explore group dynamics and energetics, offer suggestions for transformative participation and provide an understanding of both the grace and the shadow of group processes. Discover powerful ways of participating with others for both personal and group transformation.
*Weekend Three:
January 15-17, 2010
Going Deep: A Capstone Spiritual Discernment Experience
Honoring the natural rhythm of winter's gestating energy, this weekend is a pragmatic, and organic intensive discernment experience that offers opportunity for both integration and futuring. Similar to questing for a vision, participants will be guided in devoting themselves to discerning right action according to personal integrity and the inner movement of the spirit. Following the model of St. Francis and other sages, participants will be encouraged to journey within, both alone and together, to listen deeply and to discover what is theirs to do for the sake of their lives and the blessing of the world.
Weekend Four:
April 9-11, 2010
The Power of Ritual: Celebrating Three Years of Transformative Commitment
Ritual creates communiuty, heals, inspires, comforts, celebrates and coalesces positive spiritual inspiration to renew our lives on the planet. We will discover the powerful ways in which ritual incarnates spiritual growth, understanding and spiriitual deepening. Special emphasis will be placed on the skillful use of ritual for transformation. Our time together will conclude with a festive high ritual to celebrate the dedication and giftedness of the participants as the first Three-Year Certificate Program draws to a close.
*May be switched with electives chosen from the regular Christine Center offerings