Gods Gracious Presence in Creation:Forging an Evolutionary
Christianity
On: Tuesdays 28th April 9th June From: From 10.00am 12.30pm (6
Classes) (No Class 19th May)With: Mr John AuerAt: Newman Siena
Centre, Doubleview
Almost one hundred years ago Teilhard de Chardin began his
momentous exploration of the ramifications of an evolutionary
worldview from within a Christian framework. In the succeeding
decades, as scientific discoveries have challenged long held
theological views, Christian thinkers have engaged in a process of
articulating a reasoned response which integrates science and their
Christian faith. Come explore these exciting developments through
the writings of contemporary Christian thinkers including Elizabeth
Johnson, John Haught and Denis Edwards. Evolutionary theology
suggests that the body of Christ, which in a real sense includes
the whole cosmos, is still in the process of being formed (John
Haught).
Psalms for TodayOn: Wednesdays 29th April 17th June From:
10.00am 12.30pm (8 Classes)With: Sr Shelley Barlow, RNDM At: Newman
Siena Centre, Doubleview
We celebrate the Psalms integral to Jewish and Christian prayer.
The Psalms give voice to all the cries and deep intuitions of the
human heart. This course considers their unabashed images of God
and spirituality, their beauty, poetry, rigour and power to refresh
every generation.
Jewish-Christian Relations in the Light of Vatican IIOn:
Wednesdays 6th 27th May From: 1.00pm 3.30pm (4 Classes)With: Rabbi
Sheryl Nosan-LantzkeAt: Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview
Christianity and Judaism share a long and complicated
relationship as sister traditions and religions. Vatican II
redefined the relationships between our faiths and peoples; how and
why did this change occur? What did Vatican II mean 50 years ago,
how has it shaped Jewish-Christian relations over the last decades,
and what does it mean for us today? Explore with Rabbi Sheryl
Nosan-Lantzke in lively interfaith exploration and discovery!
daytime courses
Psychology and Spirituality: Discovering the Link
On: Thursdays 21st & 28th May From: 1.00pm 3.00pm (2
Classes)
With: Sr Jacqueline Jones, SJAAt: Albert Lynch Room, St
Benedicts Parish, 115 Ardross St, Applecross
Much of todays research tells us that we cant aspire towards
psychological growth without also aiming at spiritual maturity. The
end goal of every human person is to grow in his or her capacity to
love with less and less interference from our tendency towards
selfishness and self-centredness. To guide us, the course will use
both psychological concepts and examples as well as experiences
from Christian mystics.
The Story of Early Christianity: On: Fridays 1st May 19th June
From: 10.00am 12.30pm (8 Classes) With: Dr Robert Andrews At:
Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview
This course introduces students to the history and development
of early Christianity. From its foundations in Palestine, it
examines the way in which early Christianity related to the Jewish
tradition, the Greek and Hellenistic contexts and the power of the
Roman state. It is from these contexts that we will see how
Christianity also shaped and influenced the world around it from
the first to the sixth centuries. From the rise of the Church, to
the development of Catholic theology and the theological debates of
early Christianity, students will experience how the humble
followers of a Jewish carpenter came to shape the foundations of
the modern world.
Gods Gracious Presence in Creation: Forging an Evolutionary
Christianity
On: Mondays 4th May 15th JuneFrom: 7.00pm 9.00pm (6 Classes) (No
Class 18th May)
With: Mr John AuerAt: Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview
See daytime course description
On Earth as it is in Heaven:The Living Liturgy of the Church
On: Tuesdays 5th May 26th MayFrom: 7.00pm 9.00pm (4 Classes)
With: Dr Margaret Scharf, OP At: St Jerome Parish, 36 Troode St,
Spearwood
OR
On: Wednesdays 6th May 27th MayFrom: 7.00pm 9.00pm (4 Classes)
With: Dr Margaret Scharf, OP At: St Simon Peter Parish, Cnr
Prendiville Ave & Constellation Dr, Ocean Reef
The Liturgy of the Church is a living entity, constantly
evolving according to the movement of the Holy Spirit, in order to
give expression to our praise and worship of the Trinity. What are
the key elements of the Liturgy which remain unchanging? How has
our human history played a part in shaping the way we celebrate
Liturgy? This program will lead participants through the story of
worship in the Catholic Tradition, the spirituality and theology of
the Eucharist, the Prayer of the Church, and other devotions. As an
added treat, we will discuss the thread of music which weaves
itself through the whole liturgical story.
The Gospel of Luke:In remembrance of his mercy
On: Wednesdays 6th May 27th MayFrom: 7.00pm 9.00pm (4
Classes)
With: Sr Clare Sciesinski, PBVM At: Newman Siena Centre,
Doubleview
Lukes Gospel is one of joy, encounter and transformation. We
will explore Lukes presentation of Jesus as the fulfilment of the
hopes and promises embedded in the Hebrew Scriptures not only for
the people of the first century but also for us today. It is the
story of our search for mercy, liberation, freedom and salvation
through the characters of this Gospel who, through their faith,
hope and love discover Jesus and are transformed by him.
WEEKEND CONFERENCE Teresa 2015:
A Woman for Our Times
On: Friday 1st May until Sunday 3rd MayCost: $50.00 Keynote
speakers: Bishop David Walker (Emeritus Bishop of Broken Bay) and
Fr Greg Burke, OCDAt: Infant Jesus Parish, 47 Wellington Rd,
Morley
A conference to celebrate the 500th birthday of St Teresa of
Avila and to seek her spiritual wisdom for today. The conference
begins with wine, cheese and chorizo on Friday evening, and
concludes on Sunday evening with Mass. The conference is being
co-facilitated by the Maranatha Centre and Infant Jesus Parish.
eCONFERENCE Religion: Catalyst for Violence or Peace?Probing the
Abrahamic traditions for answers
On: Tuesday 23rd JuneFrom: 10.00am 2.30pm (No charge, lunch
provided)At: Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview
OR
On: Saturday 27th June From: 10.00am 2.30pm (No charge, BYO
lunch) At: St Thomas More Parish, Cnr Dean &
Marsengo Rds, Bateman
Keynote Speakers: Mohamad Abdalla, AmyJill Levine, Dorothy Lee
and Terry Lovat
This eConference will tap into interfaith issues surrounding the
three Abrahamic traditions:
Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The aim of the eConference is
to explore the potential for these
traditions to cultivate peace in a world that associates
religion with violence.
evening courses
conferences
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Who Do You Say I Am?Exploring the Person,
Life and Message of Jesus
On: Tuesdays 12th 26th May From: 7.30pm 8.15pm (3 Classes)
With: The Maranatha Team
No matter where you are, you can join in this live, interactive
online course! This course takes a loving gaze at the person of
Jesus. As well as looking at Jesus as a man
of his times and the Scriptural presentation of Jesus, we will
explore how Christian minds over the centuries have expressed what
it means for Jesus to be both God and man and
the centrality of Jesus to the Christian spiritual life.
