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An agency of the Archdiocese of Southwark Spring News 2011
Christian Education Centre
21 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS21 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS21 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS21 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS
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MESSAGE FROM FATHER JOHN
BODY, MIND, HEART AND SPIRIT
Our new Archbishop, Peter Smith, in his first pastoral letter (which was read on the First Sunday of Advent) reminded us that all of us, lay persons, religious and clergy, are called to be holy men and women; we are called to be saints. He then added these words: “But being holy depends on the depth of our spiritual lives, on the intensity of prayer, and of continual formation, which deepens our understanding of the person of Jesus Christ and the Gospel he proclaimed.” Openness to continual growth and development (both as individuals and as communities) is the foundation of all ongoing formation in the faith. Church documents speak of four essential areas of formation – human, intellectual, pastoral and spiritual. These four aspects are distinct but not separate. They necessarily overlap and interweave. Although at times we may focus on one aspect rather than another, we need to hold all four in balance if we are to grow as human beings and as Christians in harmony of body, mind, heart and spirit. As the diocesan agency committed to adult faith formation we rejoice at Archbishop Peter’s stress on a truly ‘holistic’ formation which addresses all aspects of our lives. We hope that the events and courses coming up next term will be of help in this process of ongoing formation. Archbishop Peter also comments in his pastoral letter on how the sheer busyness and continual stress of our daily lives can so easily drain us so that we have little or no time left to refresh ourselves through stillness, prayer, reading, reflection and dialogue. We all appreciate the wisdom of having an MOT done on our car. We ourselves are infinitely more precious. By being open to ongoing human, intellectual, pastoral and spiritual formation we allow the Spirit to recharge our spiritual batteries, to top up the oil of our faith and to pump up the tyres of our energy. After all, if we ourselves are running on empty, then we have little to offer to others.
Fr John O’Toole, Director
Rite of Election Preview Evenings
Assisting parish RCIA teams together with their catechumens and candidates to prepare for the Rite of Election. We will reflect on the liturgy and
meaning of the Rite.
Tuesday 1 March 2011 7pm - 9pm
St. Thomas of Canterbury 63 London Rd, Rainham, ME8 7RH
Wednesday 2 March 2011 7pm - 9pm
CEC, 21 Tooting Bec Rd, SW17 8BS
There is no cost for this event.
Events and Courses Coming Soon
Passing on Faith in the Home
A day organised jointly by the CEC and
Marriage and Family Life teams to affirm
the importance of HOME and FAMILY in our
community of FAITH.
Saturday 29 January 2011
11am - 3pm
CEC, 21 Tooting Bec Rd, SW17 8BS
There is no cost but donations are welcome.
Please bring a packed lunch. To register please contact:
PREPARING TO WELCOME
THE NEW TRANSLATION
Three sessions on the new translation of the Roman Missal - open to all - led by Fr John O’ Toole and the Adult Formation Team in conjunction
with the Diocesan Liturgy Commission.
Christian Education Centre
7pm - 9pm
Thursday 3 February 2011
Exploring the Context
Thursday 10 February 2011
Examining the Content
Thursday 17 February 2011
Experiencing the Celebration
There is no cost but donations are welcome.
For enquiries and bookings please contact Mary, Centre Secretary
Tel: 020 8672 7684 Email: [email protected]
Early bookings appreciated.
Large print & BRAILLE copies of this newsletter are available on request.
Rite of ElectionRite of ElectionRite of ElectionRite of Election
Saturday 12 March 2011Saturday 12 March 2011Saturday 12 March 2011Saturday 12 March 2011
12.30pm12.30pm12.30pm12.30pm
St George’s CathedralSt George’s CathedralSt George’s CathedralSt George’s Cathedral
Lambeth Rd, SouthwarkLambeth Rd, SouthwarkLambeth Rd, SouthwarkLambeth Rd, Southwark
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A NEW RESOURCE • Looking for a suitable catechetical
resource for children enquiring about becoming a Catholic?
• Wondering what to provide for children in non-Catholic or Special Educational Schools?
Sr. Vicky Hummell, assisted by Miss Bridie Stringer, will lead a day to explore these and related questions and will introduce the new resource ‘I Call You Friends’.
Open to all - especially parents, catechists, teachers and clergy.
Saturday 12 February 2011 10am - 3pm
CEC, 21 Tooting Bec Rd, SW17 8BS Cost: £10 per person To register please contact:
Please bring a packed lunch.
A ONE DAY
WORKSHOP ON
INTERRELIGIOUS
DIALOGUE
Inspired by the Bishops’ Conference document, Meeting God in Friend and Stranger, the CEC hosts a study day on inter-religious dialogue to unpack the gems and challenges of this recent document. The day will be facilitated by Fr Michael Barnes SJ who has extensive experience in this area.
Saturday 9 April 2011 10am - 3pm CEC, 21 Tooting Bec Rd, SW17 8BS
Cost: £10 per person To register please contact: [email protected]
Please bring a packed lunch.
Enhanced Makaton Course
The next course will take place at the CEC for those who
have completed the basic course. For further information please
contact Mary Boley.
Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies
The CCRS is a part time course covering the central teachings of the Catholic Church; the
course is designed for teachers, catechists or for personal interest. There are eight modules and
each module is taught over two days.
The next modules are:
The New Testament
Saturday 8 and 22 January 2011 CEC Tooting Bec and FISC Canterbury Tuesday 1 and 15 February 2011
St. Thomas’s Sevenoaks.
Jesus Christ
Saturday 19 March and 2 April 2011 CEC Tooting Bec and FISC Canterbury
Tuesday 14 and 28 June 2011 St. Thomas’s Sevenoaks.
For a copy of the course booklet or for further
information please contact:
Frank Keen 020 8672 7684
or email [email protected]
Events and Courses Coming Soon
From the BookshopFrom the BookshopFrom the BookshopFrom the Bookshop
Catholic Social Teaching Catholic Social Teaching Catholic Social Teaching Catholic Social Teaching ‘Our Best Kept Secret ’ Edward P. De Berri £12.99 A classic historical overview of the Catholic Church’s social teachings, presenting outlines of recent and
historical documents.
The Genius of the Roman RiteThe Genius of the Roman RiteThe Genius of the Roman RiteThe Genius of the Roman Rite The Reception and Implementation of the New Missal Keith Pecklers SJ £10.99 Fr Peckler’s book is offered as an instrument of catechesis in helping clergy and laity grasp the rationale for the new translation by considering the wider context of the Rite itself.
Matthew: Sage TheologianMatthew: Sage TheologianMatthew: Sage TheologianMatthew: Sage Theologian Wilfrid J. Harrington OP £9.99 A useful companion for Year A, this Year of Matthew.
Meeting God in Friend and StrangerMeeting God in Friend and StrangerMeeting God in Friend and StrangerMeeting God in Friend and Stranger £5.95 This is the Bishops’ document on Interreligious Dialogue, and very rewarding reading especially if you are attending the workshop scheduled for April at the CEC.
Becoming More Like ChristBecoming More Like ChristBecoming More Like ChristBecoming More Like Christ £5.00
The Southwark Diocesan Sacramental Guidelines A helpful and essential parish resource informed by the shared, tried and tested experience of many practitioners in the Diocese.
Liturgical ResourcesLiturgical ResourcesLiturgical ResourcesLiturgical Resources 2011 Catholic Diaries £1.75 2011 Liturgical Calendar Poster £6.50 2011 Liturgical Calendar A3 size 45p
The Bookshop is open Mon - Fri 1.30pm - 4.30pm or by appointment.
Contact Bookshop Tel: 020 8672 7684 Email: [email protected]
Catholic Social Teaching
Faith in a Better World
Recently launched -
www.catholicsocialteaching.org.uk
this new website to promote Catholic Social Teaching is the initiative of LiveSimply in association with progressio.
Browse this site for the theology, ideas, actions, stories, reflections, prayers, resources, videos and podcasts that connect faith with the wider world.
Well worth a visit.
Spiritual Direction TrainingSpiritual Direction TrainingSpiritual Direction TrainingSpiritual Direction Training ProgrammeProgrammeProgrammeProgramme
The Franciscan Centre for Christian Spirituality (FCCS) and CEC are introducing a new part time training programme in Spiritual Direction; this will offer the opportunity to develop the skills to accompany others on their faith journey. The ecumenical programme begins in September 2011, ending in June 2012. The course will involve one week-end and three Saturdays per term.
Contact: Sr Margaret McGrath, Franciscan International Study Centre,
Giles Lane, Canterbury CT2 7NA
Email: [email protected] or
Marie Mann, CEC Email: [email protected]
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