St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission

Sexual Difference and the Ordering of Nature - Lecture by Clement Ng
2024-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Regina) | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
Live-stream replay of lecture by Clement Ng:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6SFr8kudU

A presentation on the nature of sex, not as a spectrum, but as a binary reality. By delving into the genetics and science of sex, the concrete reality of the two sexes is reaffirmed.
Join us at St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission in Bruno, SK, or from wherever you are online!
• In-person @ St. Therese Institute (admission by donation) or
• Live-Stream: www.youtube.com/StThereseInstitute

The New Apologetics: Responding to the Faith in a Post-Christian Era (Spring Courses 2024)
2024-04-21 19:00 - 2024-04-26 16:00 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
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About the Course:
St Peter writes that you must “always be ready to give a defense [apologia] to anyone who demands from you an account of your hope” (1 Peter 3:15). The Catholic Church desperately needs Catholics who can boldly and bravely speak from the heart about the reason for their hope in Christ Jesus.
This week will give you a deeper confidence in your ability to share your faith with whoever might ask. Under the guidance of author and apologist Matt Nelson, you will develop skills that will help you articulate your faith with clarity, engage in debate about relevant topics pertaining to morality and theology, and learn how to present apologetics in a person-centered manner that cuts to the head as well as the heart.

Instructor: Matt Nelson
Matt Nelson has been proclaiming the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith to audiences for over a decade. He is editor of The New Apologetics: Defending the Faith in a Post-Christian Culture (Word on Fire Institute, 2022). Matt, his wife Amanda, and their four children live in Shaunavon, SK.
Presentation: Clement Ngn
Schedule:

Check-in Sunday, April 21 (6-9pm) or Monday, April 22 (8:30-9am)
Course sessions start 10:00am Monday, Apr. 21 and end 4:00pm Friday, Apr. 26.
Presentation by Clement Ngn April 23, 7:30-9:00pm
This is an intensive-style course: there are 14 two-hour blocks of course time, at 10:00am-12:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm, and 7:30-9:30pm daily.

This course on The New Apologetics: Responding to the Faith in a Post-Christian Era is a part of our Spring Courses, a series of 7 faith-enriching week-long courses on different topics that will bring you to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Catholic faith.
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Reclaiming Virtue in your Life — RECLAIM CONFERENCE - ADVENT 2023
2023-11-24 19:00 - 2023-11-26 13:00 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
Join us for our next RECLAIM Conference!

RECLAIM Conference Lent 2024
March 8-10
with Dr. Scott Powell

REGISTRATION OPENS Jan 26 (5:00pm CST)

Conference Speaker: Rita Taylor Founder of Fully Integrated Ministries
Reclaiming Virtue in your Life
RECLAIM CONFERENCE – ADVENT 2023
Speaker: Rita Taylor (Founder of Fully Integrated Ministries – fullyintegratedministries.com)
Friday-Sunday, November 24-26
It’s almost Advent…
Which means it’s almost time to enter into our new liturgical year!
Why not make your Liturgical New-Year more intentional?
Reclaim the Advent season through a focus on the virtues. The whole weekend is designed to lead you through a step-by-step process of deeper knowledge of self, clearer discernment, and the development of simple and actionable ways to increase your receptivity to God’s graces through intentional growth in virtue… A process you can **take with you into the rest of your spiritual life.**
Child care provided during sessions. Children 11 and under free.
SCHEDULE (a quick overview):

Friday:
– Check-in: 4:00-7:00pm
– Supper: 5:30-6:15pm (optional; included in meal package)
– Session: 7:00pm
Saturday:
– Morning Prayer 7:30am (optional)
– Check-in for late arrivals: 8:30-9:00am
– Sessions: 9:10am / 1:30pm / 7:00pm
– Mass: 11:00am
– Meals: Breakfast 8:00am / Lunch 12:00pm / Supper: 5:20pm
Sunday:
– Mass: 9:00am
– Session: 10:30am
– Meals: Breakfast 7:30am / Lunch 12:00pm
Click to view full schedule.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Standard package (registration, meals & accommodations): $249
Commuter package (registration & meals only): $174
Package add-ons:

Children 11 and under: free
Gluten/dairy-free meals: $15/person

Conference Registration: $99 / Meals (6 meals): $75 / On-site Accommodations (2 nights): $75
DEADLINE to book packages with MEALS: Tuesday Nov. 21 @ 12noon CST
After the meal deadline, you can still register for the conference up until Friday, Nov. 24 @ 4:00pm.

Please share this event with friends, family, co-workers, classmates, etc!

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/704386811643766/
Poster: Letter (8.5″x 11″ .jpg) / Legal (8.5″x 14″ .jpg)
Handouts (4 on a page pdf)
Direct link to this registration page: www.sttherese.ca/event/reclaim-conference-advent-2023/

Come & See Days - Nov. 2023
2023-11-05 19:00 - 2023-11-10 17:00 | SK
Discover first-hand everything that our Faith Formation Program offers!

UPDATE Oct. 24:
1) We’re going to kick off the C&S Days on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 7:00pm, a day earlier than originally announced. Bishop Mark Hagemoen will be joining us Sunday evening for rosary and a game of dodgeball (warning: Bp. Mark’s got a great arm and amazing stamina) and/or for Mass Monday morning at 8:00am in the St. Therese Chapel.
2) The Alumni Wine & Cheese has been moved to Thursday evening instead of Tuesday.
RegisterHave you (or someone you know) been wondering what it is like to attend St. Therese as a full-time student? Maybe you’re looking for an option for a rewarding Catholic “gap year”? Or maybe you’re a St. Therese alumni who wants to recharge and re-experience the unique STIFM student life.
Then, Come & See, and join us for one, two, three or more days of our “Come & See” open house days, Sunday-Friday, Nov. 5–10. (also see February 2024 Come & See)
You’ll get to be a student along side our students, attending classes, joining in community prayer and Mass, eating meals, playing sports or doing crafts/projects at rec time, doing daily chores, and living the exact same student life that you would as a student.
If you are here for the Thursday morning of one of our Come & See Days, there is 1) optional special info/q&a session for prospective students; and 2) a session with Executive Director, David Douglas, for alumni and other visitors, to outline and discuss the vision and future of St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission.
Alumni: We also are planning an hosting alumni THURSDAY Tuesday evening during the C&S Days! Bring a friend to Come & See a few days, and enjoy an evening of fellowship & discussion with other alumni!
After you register, we will contact you to work out the details of when you expect to arrive and depart so that we can be ready to receive you, get you settled in, feed you, etc. 🙂
DETAILS:

When: Choose how many days you would like to Come & See for! Register to visit any time after 7:00pm Sunday, Nov. 5 11:00am Monday, Nov. 6 through 5:00pm on Friday, Nov. 10. The more days you’re able to attend, the more complete your overall experience of student life is.
Who: new prospective students (age 17-27) who want to experience St. Therese student life, or St.T Alumni who want to re-engage with St.T student life; we also welcome anyone else who wants to check out our Faith Formation Program to register and visit during this week!
Cost: $40/day (includes up-to 3 meals and one night accommodation; payment due upon arrival at St. Therese)
Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 10 by 9:00am CST.

Questions? Contact Laura Parsons, third-year STAY student. Text: 306-801-4041. Phone: 306-369-2555 x112. Email: apostolicyear@sttherese.ca.

Register

^^ Our class and staff of 2023-2024 (plus Fr. Matthew from neighbouring Wakaw, SK) ^^

Ignite SK 2023 Catholic Summer Camp - Week 2 (by FacetoFace Minsitries)
2023-08-13 18:00 - 2023-08-18 14:30 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
Ignite is a week-long Catholic summer camp for teens (going into grade 9 through graduating grade 12) who desire to grow in holiness. It is an incredible week with excellent talks, amazing people, daily Mass, epic large group activities, Reconciliation, Adoration, praise and worship, and much more! You will grow in the knowledge of Christ and the Church and be empowered to go forward while striving to be a modern-day saint.
(Ignite is operated at St. Therese Institute by FacetoFace Ministies of Saskatoon. Please visit www.f2f.ca for more information or to contact FacetoFace Ministries).

Bruno Cherry Sunday 2023 (hosted on St.T Grounds)
2023-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
Come on out to Bruno, SK, and take in the Celebration of the Cherries for the Prairies! Family fun, entertainment, local vendors, kids activities, Sour Cherry U-Pick, and of course CHERRY themed foods — from pancakes with cherry sauce, to cherry smokies, to cherry sundaes, to cherry tarts.
Join us for the Pancake Breakfast operated by St. Therese (all proceeds from the breakfast support St. Therese). Other local Bruno clubs and service groups run the lunch food venue, and your purchases at their booths help support them.
It’ll be a ‘cherry’ good time!
(This community event is hosted on the St. Therese grounds, but is planned & operated by an independent Bruno Cherry Sunday Committee. Please visit www.CherrySunday.ca for more information or to contact the committee. For Sour Cherry U-Pick inquiries, please contact www.EverydayFarms.ca.)

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2023-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
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Ignite SK 2023 Catholic Summer Camp - Week 1 (by FacetoFace Minsitries)
2023-07-31 14:00 - 2023-08-05 14:30 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada

Commissioning Celebrations 2023
2023-05-05 07:00 - 2023-05-06 23:30 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
Commissioning is a blessing of the students by our Bishop, as a sacred gesture of their having completed the Nine Month Faith Formation Program at St. Therese Institute Faith and Mission and their being “sent out” to carry the Gospel into the marketplace of their lives. Following the blessing, the students are presented with a Diploma of Catholic Studies for the Lay Apostolate.

“Let us go forward in peace, our eyes upon heaven, the only one goal of our labors.” St. Thérèse of Lisieux
2023 Commissioning Celebration
Friday, May 5th
Evening of Praise / Social – 7:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration with Praise & Worship – Chapel
Dessert Social to follow – Dining Hall
Saturday, May 6th
Commissioning Mass – 2:00 pm
Main Celebrant: Bishop Mark Hagemoen – St. Bruno Parish
Commissioning Banquet – 5:00 pm
RSVP: Reserve tickets through your student by Wed., April 19, 4:00pm
Tickets ($30 / $10 ages 5-10) – Dining Hall
Evening ‘Coffee House’ Entertainment – 7:30pm
Donations appreciated to help offset food costs – Gymnasium

Special “Invitation Only” Guest Information
For Meal and Accommodation information, please download and view the following attachment:
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Spring Courses — March & April 2023
2023-03-27 09:00 - 2023-04-28 16:00 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
The Spring Courses series covers topics from Discerning God’s Will, to Theology of the Body, to Apologetics, to unpacking Papal documents. These week-long courses will help build up your understanding of Catholic teaching and practice, strengthen your faith, and enrich your life. The courses are taken together with the full-time students enrolled in St. Therese’s nine-month faith formation program, so you’ll also get a chance to experience the beautiful community life of study, prayer and companionship lived by the students.
Certificates are provided upon course completion.

REGISTRATION:

Costs: Spring Courses are $170* each. On-site overnight accommodation ($100-125*) and Meal ($100-125*) packages are available as add-ons.
*Plus online booking service fees and applicable taxes.
Courses open to adults of all ages.
-> TeenSTAR: open to ages 18+ only.
-> For all other courses:

17-year-olds may attend with signed parental waiver;
16-year-olds may attend with signed parental waiver and along with an adult chaperone registered for the same course.
Download the Parental Waiver PDF. Please return it by email to or fax 306.369.2555 x200.

Group Rate: If you are registering a group of 4+ people, use promo code GroupRate20 to receive $20-off per course.
ACCOMMODATIONS and MEAL Add-On Packages: To add-on Accommodation and Meal Packages, select your courses then keep scrolling down and select the required quantity(ies) of from the Add-Ons section. (eg. For quantity: 1 person for 1 course = 1 package; 3 people for 2 courses = 3×2 = 6 packages; etc.)
GROUP RATE: If you are registering a group of 4+ people, click “enter promo code” and use code GroupRate20 to receive $20-off per course.

SPRING COURSES OFFERED:
For more information about each course, click a course title or scroll down the page. Note that some courses are offered concurrently; you would only be able to participate in one course when two courses share the same dates.

Ignatian Discernment (M-F Mar.27-31; check-in: Sun. Mar. 26)¹

The Apostolate of the Christian Family (M-F Mar.27-31; check-in: Sun. Mar. 26)¹
Gospel of the Body & The Little Way (Theology of the Body); (Tue-F Apr.11-14; check-in Mon. Apr. 10)²

Theology of the Laity (Sun-F Apr.16-21; check-in: Sun. Apr. 16)³

Principles of Christian Education (Sun-F Apr.16-21; check-in: Sun. Apr. 16)³

Ecumenical Apologetics (M-F Apr.24-28; check-in: Sun. Apr. 23)¹

TeenSTAR – Sexual Education Instructor Certification (M-F Apr.24-28; check-in: Sun. Apr. 23)¹

CHECK-IN/OUT & COURSE START/END TIMES:

CHECK-IN & COURSE START: For the courses marked with…
[ ¹ ]: The accommodation add-on package includes arrival on Sunday evening between 7:00-9:00pm for a chance to settle in, with classes starting at 10:00am Monday morning.
If arriving Monday morning or commuting, please check-in between 9:00-9:30am Monday.
[ ² ]: The accommodation add-on package includes arrival on Monday evening between 7:00-9:00pm for a chance to settle in, with classes starting at 10:00am Tuesday morning.
If arriving Tuesday morning or commuting, please check-in between 9:00-9:30am Tuesday.
[ ³ ]: Check-in Sunday evening between 6:00-7:00pm with classes starting promptly at 7:30pm Sunday evening.
COURSE END & CHECK-OUT: All courses finish Friday 4:00pm. Participants are asked to check-out by 5:00pm.

SCHEDULE:

Daily Schedule: Generally, the days flow as follow.
7:00am Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer / Personal Prayer8:00am Mass (or Breakfast on Mondays)9:00am Breakfast (except Mondays)9:30am Praise and Worship (except Mondays)10:00am Classroom Session

12:00pm Lunch and chores1:25pm Adoration (except Mondays)2:00pm Classroom Session4:00pm Rec time / Free time5:30pm Supper
7:00pm Rosary (Adoration with Praise and Worship on Mondays)
7:30pm Classroom Session
9:30pm Free Time
10:30pm Quiet Time
11:00pm Lights Out

SPRING COURSES — DESCRIPTIONS & TEACHERS:
(listed alphabetically)

Called for a Purpose: A Theology of the Laity (Jim Anderson)
This is an introduction to Catholic teaching on the dignity, role, spirituality, and mission of the lay faithful in the Church today. Scripture, Tradition (especially in the teaching of the Second Vatican Council), as well as the writings of Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI, are at the heart of this study. This course will help you to better support the apostolic and pastoral life of your community, parish, and family, as well as discover your unique calling within the lay apostolate. Become a catalyst of spiritual renewal in your spheres of influence in the world!
Ecumenical Apologetics: Being Apostles of Hope (Matt Nelson)
“Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15)
In this course, learn to speak to the heart of those who would like to believe in God and in Christ, understand the Catholic Church, and be actively faith-filled. People ask questions like, “Can you prove God exists? Was Jesus divine? Why does the Catholic Church teach _____? Why is there evil if God is good?” We want to respond charitably to the divisions that exist among the disciples of Jesus today. Discover how apologetics can be used in the service of building authentic Christian unity.
Gospel of the Body and the Little Way: Living St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body with the Help of St. Therese of Lisieux (Pre-recorded sessions Christopher West; Facilitated by Nick Pierlot)
Using resources* from world-renowned author and speaker Christopher West, we unpack the Theology of the Body, Pope St. John Paul II’s integrated vision of the human person—body, soul, and spirit—as male and female. These teachings are augmented by the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux — an exclusive component compiled by Christopher West specifically for this course at St. Therese Institute! Participants discover the profound significance of being made in the image of God as male and female, how the physical union of man and woman is innately oriented toward life and love, and how their union is the foundation for a life-affirming society. This course helps students build more integrated lives and discover the joy of seeing the world through the lens of ToB.
*pre-recorded video lectures, and accompanying course book.
Holy Family: The Apostolate of the Christian Family (Jim Anderson)
“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.” Pope St. John Paul II
This course offers an introduction to Catholic teaching on the dignity and nature of the Christian family. The family, which has been called ‘the building block of society,’ has an irreplaceable role, responsibility, and mission in the modern world. Participants will come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the vocation to marriage and family life in this “Springtime of the Faith.” Particular attention will be paid to Pope St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio.
Introduction to Ignatian Discernment (Fr. Edmund Lo, SJ)
This series of teachings is drawn from the rich spiritual tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Through instruction, prayer, and reflection, participants will learn to:

Identify the origins of spiritual influences on one’s interior life in order to respond properly to them and grow in holiness.
Use the Rules for Discernment of Spirits as presented in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Establish the essential conditions in your spiritual life in order to best discern God’s will for you.

This course is suitable for those who have never studied the Ignatian principles and is a great refresher for those who have previous experience in Ignatian Discernment.
Following the Spring Courses introduction to Ignatian Discernment , the full-time students enrolled in the St. Therese Nine-Month Faith Formation Program will continue their study of Ignatian Discernment with second week of practical application in a guided, week-long, Ignatian retreat.
TeenSTAR: Sexuality Teaching in the context of Adult Responsibility – Teacher Certification Course – (Sr. Genevéive Gadbois, FM)
TeenSTAR (Teen Sexuality Teaching in the context of Adult Responsibility; www.teenstar.org) is a sexual education curriculum taught throughout the world designed for persons of preteen to college age. It was created by Sr. Hanna Claus, an MD and OB/GYN doctor, and is rooted in sound moral, psychological, and physiological principles. It employs the Billings Method of understanding human fertility patterns “To teach responsible decisionmaking and communication skills in the area of sexual behavior and enhance teens’ self-understanding and self-esteem.” The TeenSTAR curriculum is consistent with the moral teachings of the Catholic Church on human sexuality and the understanding of the nuptial meaning of the human body as expressed in Pope St. John Paull II’s Theology of the Body. Participants in this course will learn TeenSTAR’s curriculum and gain certification to teach it in both secular and religious contexts.
This one week certification workshop will enable students to teach the TeenSTAR curriculum as a part of their individual apostolate. Registrants must be 18+ to register for this component of our Spring Courses Series.
To Know Christ Jesus: Principles of Christian Education (Nicholas Pierlot)
Christian education ought first and foremost to provide a person with the opportunity to have a relational encounter with the person of Jesus Christ and his transforming love. This course offers a foundational understanding of catechesis and the philosophy of Catholic education, along with practical and pastoral approaches. Students will learn the principles upon which to establish effective and dynamic catechetical ministry with children, youth, young adults and adults in a comprehensive model.

"Come & See" Week (Feb. 20–24)
2023-02-20 19:00 - 2023-02-25 12:00 | SK
Come & See, and discover first-hand everything that our Faith Formation Program offers!
Have you (or someone you know) been considering attending St. Therese as a full-time student? Or maybe you’re a St. Therese alumni who wants to recharge and re-experience the unique St.T student life. Then, Come & See, and join us for one, two, three or more days of our Feb. 20–14, 2023 “Come & See” open house week.
You’ll get to be a student along side our students, attending classes, joining in community prayer and Mass, eating meals, playing sports or doing crafts/projects at rec time, doing daily chores, and living the exact same student life that you would as a student.

If you are here for Wednesday morning, there will be a optional special session for prospective students, and a separate session for alumni.
Alumni: We also are planning an hosting alumni evening for Tuesday, Feb 21… during the C&S Week! Bring a friend to Come & See a few days, and enjoy an evening of fellowship & discussion with other alumni!
After you register, we will contact you to work out the details of when you expect to arrive and depart so that we can be ready to receive you, get you settled in, feed you, etc. 🙂

When: Choose how many days you would like to Come & See for! Register to arrive any time after 7:00pm Monday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 24; Stay up until 12-noon on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Who: new prospective students (age 17-34) who want to experience St. Therese student life, or St.T Alumni who want to re-engage with St.T student life again.
Cost: $35/day per person (includes up-to 3 meals and one night accommodation; payment due upon arrival at St. Therese)
Online Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb. 17 by 4:00pm CST. (Contact us to book after this online registration cut-off)

Questions? Contact Francis Van Uden, third-year STAY student. Text: 306-801-4041. Phone: 306-369-2555 x112. Email: apostolicyear@sttherese.ca.
You can also register on our Come & See event page on EventBrite.
Find out more about St. Therese Institute’s – Nine-Month Faith Formation Program << here.
^^ Our class of 2022-2023, the students who you will be joining during your visit. ^^

Advent Retreat: "Home for the Holidays: Preparing the Hearth of the Heart"
2022-11-25 19:00 - 2022-11-27 13:00 | St. Therese Institute, 650 Ursuline Ave., Bruno, SK, S0K 0S0, Canada
Start your interior Christmas preparations with a weekend of prayer, powerful talks, art & music, warmth & rest. St. Therese Institute is elated to be able to welcome you back for an in-person Advent Retreat in Bruno, SK (85km E of Saskatoon). The Advent Retreat will be led by St. Therese Institute alumnus, Fr. Joshua Grandmaison, CC, and will feature a creative space by Catholic Artist, Tianna Williams (sacredartbytianna.com).

RETREAT REGISTRATION:
Full Weekend Registration (Friday 7:00pm – Sunday 12:30pm):

Retreat : $90 — REGISTER AT THE DOOR (online registration closed)
Meal package add-on (Friday 5:30 supper – Sunday Lunch): $75
On-site Accommodation add-on: $50 (single) or $65 (double; $32.50/person)
All-Inclusive Package (Retreat, Meals and Accomm.): $215 (single occupancy) / $197.50 (double occup., per person)

Saturday Only Registration:

Saturday Retreat: $75 — REGISTER AT THE DOOR (online registration closed)
Saturday Lunch & Supper add-on: $35
Saturday Package: $110

Register

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, Nov. 25
4:00 Registration for Full Weekend participants begins (until 7pm)
5:30 Supper ( until 6:15pm)
7:00 Welcome and Introduction:
7:15 1st Conference Talk: Fr. Joshua Grandmaison
8:15 Adoration & Benediction
9:00 Refreshments
10:30 Quiet Conversation/Silent in Dorms
Saturday, Nov. 26
7:30 Morning Prayer (optional)
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Registration for Saturday-only participants (until 9:00)
9:10 Praise and Worship
9:20 2nd Conference Talk: Fr. Joshua Grandmaison
10:15 Quiet Reflection Time & Confessions Available
11:00 Mass
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Free Time / Book Table open
1:20 Praise and Worship
1:30 3rd Conference Talk: Fr. Joshua Grandmaison
2:30 Reflection Time
3:00 Reflection Spaces & Activities
• Hot Chocolate
• Sacred Art Gallery [Pieces by Tianna Williams]
• Coffee House with music by Jim Anderson
• Bonfire & S’mores (weather dependent)
• Advent craft space (tentative)
5:20 Lord’s Day Prayer, followed by
5:30 Supper
7:00 4th Conference Talk Fr. Joshua Grandmaison
8:00 Adoration & Benediction)
9:10 Refreshments & Social
10:30 Quiet Conversation/Silent in Dorms
Sunday, Nov. 27
7:30 Morning Prayer (optional)
8:00 Breakfast
9:15 Praise and Worship
9:25 5th Conference Talk: Fr. Joshua Grandmaison
11:00 Mass
12:15 Lunch with Concluding Remarks and Blessing

Ignite SK 2022 - Camp 2 (by FacetoFace Minsitries, hosted at St. Therese)
2022-08-08 00:00 | SK

Bruno Cherry Sunday 2022 (hosted on St.T Grounds)
2022-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | SK
Come on out to Bruno, SK, and take in the Celebration of the Cherries for the Praires! Family fun, entertainment, local vendors, kids activities, Sour Cherry U-Pick, and of course CHERRY themed foods — from pancakes with cherry sauce, to cherry smokies, to cherry sundaes, to cherry tarts!
Join us for the Pancake Breakfast operated by St. Therese (all proceeds from the breakfast support St. Therese). Other local Bruno clubs and service groups run the lunch food venue, and your purcahses at their booths help support them.
(This community event is hosted on the St. Therese grounds, but is planned & operated by an independant Bruno Cherry Sunday Committee. Please visit www.CherrySunday.ca for more information or to contact the committee. For Sour Cherry U-Pick inquiries, please contact www.EverydayFarms.ca.)

(Canceled) The Courage to Be Catholic: How to Live the Faith in a Time of Crisis (with Bishop Scott McCaig, CC)
2022-07-01 19:00 - 2022-09-01 12:00 | SK
DEC. 31 — RETREAT CANCELED: Please be advised that due to the current Covid-19 surge and our two-week delay of in-person programming (until Jan. 19), the Courage to be Catholic retreat with Bishop Scot McCaig, scheduled to begin January 7-9, 2022, has been canceled. Hope springs eternal: stay tuned for information about our Lenten Retreat!

Join our Students from your own home for a Live-Streamed Retreat with Bishop Scott McCaig (Companions of the Cross, Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada).
COST:There is no fee to register for this retreat, but donations are both graciously accepted & gratefully appreciate to help us offset Bishop Scott’s travel and our streaming costs
HOW TO CONNECT TO THE LIVE-STREAM:A link to the live-stream landing page will be emailed out a few days prior to the retreat start, and again each morning during the retreat. You can either watch the sessions live, or you can pause or watch/rewatch each session afterwards (you will need to be registered for the retreat however to get the link for the recordings).
POSTER and PROMO:• coming soon — Download POSTER (pdf; best printed on Legal-size 11″x14″ paper)• coming soon — SHARE EVENT on FACEBOOK
SCHEDULE (Tentative):

Friday, January 7

7:00 PM
SESSION 1 Praise and Worship, led by the St. Therese students *

7:15 PM
Welcome and Introduction *

7:30 PM
1st Retreat Talk: Towards an Apostolic Church, Bp. Scott McCaig *

8:30 PM
Time for personal reflection and prayerBreak

9:00 PM
Adoration & Benediction with Music from the St Therese Students

Saturday, January 8

7:30 AM
Morning Prayer *

8:00 AM
Mass with Bp. Scott McCaig *

Break

10:00 AM
SESSION 2 Praise and Worship, led by the St. Therese students *

10:15 AM
2nd Retreat Talk: Being an Authentic Disciple, Bp. Scott McCaig *

11:15 AM
Time for reflection and prayer (tentative: optional Rosary)

Lunch Break

1:30 PM
SESSION 3 Praise and Worship, led by the St. Therese students *

1:45 PM
3rd Retreat Talk: Faith-filled Discipleship in the Face of Scandal, Bp. Scott McCaig *

2:45 PM
Time for reflection and prayer

Break

3:15 PM
SESSION 4 4th Retreat Talk: A Second Pentecost, Bp. Scott McCaig *

4:15 PM
Time for reflection and prayer

Supper Break

7:00 PM
SESSION 5 Praise and Worship, led by the St. Therese students *

7:15 PM
5th Retreat Talk: Mary, Mother of the Church, Bp. Scott McCaig *

8:30 PM
Adoration & Benediction with Music from the St Therese Students

Sunday, January 9

7:30 AM
Morning Prayer *

9:00 AM
SESSION 6 Praise and Worship, led by the St. Therese students *

9:15 AM
6th Retreat Talk: Together Along the Way, Bp. Scott McCaig *

10:15 AM
Time for reflection and prayer

11:00 AM
Sunday Mass *

12:00 PM
Concluding Remarks and Blessing *

*Noted schedule items will be live-streamed.

"Come & See" Week (Nov. 6–11)
2022-06-11 19:00 - 2022-11-11 12:00 | SK
Discover first-hand everything that our Faith Formation Program offers!
Have you (or someone you know) been considering attending St. Therese as a full-time student? Or maybe you’re a St. Therese alumni who wants to recharge and re-experience the unique St.T student life. Then, Come & See, and join us for one, two, three or more days of our Nov. 6–11 “Come & See” open house week.
You’ll get to be a student along side our students, attending classes, joining in community prayer and Mass, eating meals, playing sports or doing crafts/projects at rec time, doing daily chores, and living the exact same student life that you would as a student. If you are here for Wednesday morning, there will be a optional special session for prospective students, and a separate session for alumni.
After you register, we will contact you to work out the details of when you expect to arrive and depart so that we can be ready to receive you, get you settled in, feed you, etc. 🙂

When: Choose how many days you would like to Come & See for! Register to arrive any time after 7:00pm Sunday, Nov. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 10; Stay up until 12-noon on Friday, Nov. 11. The more days you’re able to attend, the more complete your overall experience of student life is.
Who: new prospective students (age 17-34) who want to experience St. Therese student life, or St.T Alumni who want to re-engage with St.T student life again.
Cost: $35/day per person (includes up-to 3 meals and one night accommodation; payment due upon arrival at St. Therese)
Registration Deadline: Friday, Nov. 4 by 4:00pm CST/MDT.

Questions? Contact Francis Van Uden, third-year STAY student. Text: 306-801-4041. Phone: 306-369-2555 x112. Email: apostolicyear@sttherese.ca.

Ignite SK 2022 - Camp 1 (by FacetoFace Minsitries, hosted at St. Therese)
2022-01-08 00:00 - 2022-06-08 00:00 | SK

(CANCELED) Heralds of the New Evangelization I: Living the Joy of the Gospel - SotF 2020
2020-10-05 17:30 | SK
Living Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation EVANGELII GAUDIUM (The Joy of the Gospel)to the Bishops, Clergy, Consecrated Persons and the Lay Faithful on the Proclamation of the Gospel in Today’s World
St. Augustine said, “You have made us for Yourself, oh Lord, and our hearts are restless until the rest in You.”
This restlessness of heart is an all too common experience in our day as people struggle with a deep hunger for meaning, joy and hope in their lives. In this conference, through reflection on Pope Francis’ letter The Joy of the Gospel, participants will: study the teachings of the Catholic Church on theology of evangelization, mission, and salvation; understand the role of the Holy Spirit and Mary in evangelization; learn what are the spiritual priorities of our time; know the significance of these days as the time of the New Evangelization and a Springtime of the Faith; deepen their spirituality to develop the virtues necessary for sharing their faith confidently and respectfully; learn how to present the Gospel message and share personal witness, so as to fruitfully proclaim the Gospel in the home, at the workplace, and in daily conversations, all in a spirit of deep and abiding joy.
“Christ wants to go many places in the world and to enter many hearts through you.” Pope St. John Paul II
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(CANCELED) Heralds of the New Evangelization II: Becoming a Prophetic Voice (Sarah de Nordwall) - SotF 2020
2020-10-05 17:30 | SK
The world needs prophetic voices that speak the truth without fear, and yet with artistry, delight and imagination. Do you have artistic talents that have yet to be shared with those around you, in a way that could light up their path? Do you have words that need to be heard, but you aren’t sure how to begin?
Many of us have artistic talents (discovered and undiscovered) that could become like a healing gift to the world—“And the leaves of the trees thereof shall be for the healing of the nations” Rev. 22:2—But we need to be equipped and supported to bring those works to fruition.
Jesus told stories. How did He become the kind of storyteller that brought the wisdom and embrace of the Father into peoples’ everyday lives? How does one become an artist full of grace? How does one become a prophetic voice?
In St John Paul II’s letter to artists 1999 he said: “You are invited to use your creative intuition to enter into the heart of the mystery of the Incarnate God and at the same time into the mystery of humanity…This is your task. Humanity in every age and even today looks to works of art to shed light upon its path and its destiny. ..may your art help to affirm that true beauty, which as a glimmer of the spirit of God, will transfigure matter, opening the human soul to the sense of the eternal.”
This is a wonderful calling, but where is the training for such a task? In 2006 Sarah de Nordwall, who trained in Theatre in London and California, and was living as a performance poet, set up a Bard School in London, England to help those with artistic talents to try to do just that; to become catholic versions of the Bards of 8th Century Ancient Ireland who were called to “Speak truth to the King without fear, entertain all from the peasant to the king, and to have the virtues of all classes and the vices of none!”
To become a prophetic presence in a culture desperate for the taste of truth and the warmth of grace.
The artists who came were dancers, opera singers, website designers and animators, poets and journalists, aspiring novelists, icon writers and pianists. They were seminarians and laypeople, professionals and beginners, but what they had in common was a desire that their art, their personal artistic voices would speak to the heart of their society and help people to meet the challenges of the age in a way envisaged by St John Paul II.
This conference is your chance to be part of the Bard School and to see your artistic inklings fanned into a flame. A seminarian who came to the Bard School in 2006 with a piece of music he’d taken 8 years to write (but who still dreamed of turning it into a score for a ballet about the redemption of the Cosmos), took only the next 4 years to finish the score, create 9 dances with a Christian Choreographer and fund and develop a full dance work that has toured cathedrals in Europe. Oh yes and he also became a priest and his ministry among students today also includes dance retreats.
What will God do with your talent if you bring it before Him in the light of His call?
Sarah de Nordwall recently attended a Pontifical Council of the laity (Women’s section) in Rome, where she met Pope Francis and was able to present him with her first CD Lipstick is a Spiritual Experience. She has performed her poetry in the House of Lords and the House of Commons and appears regularly on BBC TV and Radio as a Catholic Voice defending the teaching of the Church on key hot button issues. She tries to reach all sections of the community with her poetry shows and workshops and has performed for and worked with the homeless, the elderly, young people out of education, civil servants, teachers in Sweden, Occupational therapists, vicars, addicts in rehab and people turning 40 and 100. She has taught Bard school in Transylvania to lawyers keen to speak at the UN and was also blessed to be able to attend an International Development conference in Pakistan which was examining Art in Social Change.
Her teaching style is full of anecdotes and poetry, but there is also time for reflection and creativity. Participants will engage in the 5 frontier conversations that characterise the Bard School’s learning sessions – Why do artists need theology and philosophy? What is the mystery of the artistic process? What is the nature of the artistic vocation and its calling to society? How does our personal maturity and healing in Christ affect our capacities as artists? The arts business – do I have to become a professional in the way the world understands it? What is my next step?
On each day of the conference a different glorious mystery will run like a golden thread through the day taking us from Resurrection to Coronation. This is a conference to expand the horizon of your heart so that you can expand the horizons of those who meet you and who will be blessed by your future artistic work.
LINKS for more information:

The Bard School (London England)
Sarah de Nordwall

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(CANCELED) Christ is Alive! Weekend Retreat
2020-08-05 19:00 - 2020-10-05 16:00 | SK
The Christ is Alive! Weekend Retreat is offered for young disciples (ages 16–35) who have experienced the initial proclamation of the Gospel and desire to deepen their friendship with Christ.
A key inspiration for this retreat is Christus Vivit, Pope Francis’s recent letter to young men and women, which speaks of the importance of young people journeying with each other in life. The Christ is Alive! retreat, through Scripture, the sacraments, community, and prayer, provides an opportunity to grow in intimacy with Christ. From that foundation, young people will be better equipped to accompany others on the path of holiness. Small groups from parishes or high schools are encouraged to attend together, so that participants can continue accompanying each other as they go forward.
The retreat is facilitated by the St. Therese Apostolic Year (STAY)students, who are completing their third year of study in St. Therese Institute’s Faith Formation Program.(left to right: Jacob Dusterhoft, Gloria Bator, Lorissa Hohmann, Gabby Marshall, Rebecca Skuban & Dean Hamm)
INCLUDED: Retreat registration includes meals/snacks and overnight accommodations (with bedding and towels). We are able to cater to gluten- and diary-free diets. We will try to accommodate other food sensitivities; we will contact you if we need more information.
BRING: In addition to the things that you’d normally need on a weekend retreat (cloths, toiletries, medications and other personal items), please bring: •Bible •Journal or Notebook & pen/pencil • Gym clothes and running shoes (non-marking soles, please). We ask participants to dress modestly (eg: tops that cover the majority of the shoulder or more, and cover the full chest/stomach; bottoms that extend past mid-thigh).

This is a sample of what the weekend schedule will look like.

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(CANCELED) TeenSTAR: Sexuality Teaching in the context of Adult Responsibility – Teacher Certification Course – (Sr. Genevéive Gadbois, FM) - SotF 2020
2020-03-05 17:30 - 2020-08-05 17:00 | SK
The program’s name, Teen STAR (Sexuality Teaching in the context of Adult Responsibility) expresses the mission of the program. According to Dr. Hanna Klaus (OB/GYN and foundress of the Teen STAR Program), Teen STAR gives teenagers and young adults “concrete ways of responding to the corresponding emotional changes and pressures,” while empowering them through a better understanding of their own biological fertility patterns. It is a powerful tools to live out the teaching of the Church on what is often called “Theology of the Body”.
TeenSTAR (www.teenstar.org) is a developmental and age- and gender-appropriate curriculum for sexuality education for ages preteen to college-aged. The curriculum is rooted in sound moral, psychological and physiological principles, which uses the Billings method of understanding human fertility patterns “to teach responsible decisionmaking and communication skills in the area of sexual behavior and enhances teens’ self-understanding and self-esteem.” The TeenSTAR curriculum is consistent with the moral teachings of the Catholic Church on human sexuality and the understanding of the nuptial meaning of the human body as expressed in a theology of the body. TeenSTAR is taught effectively in countries throughout the world and can be offered in both secular and religious contexts.
TeenSTAR was developed in the 1980’s by Sr. Hanna Claus, MD, an OB/GYN doctor, consecrated religious with the Medical Mission Sisters, and Director of the Natural Family Planning Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
This one week certification workshop will enable students to teach the TeenSTAR curriculum as a part of their individual apostolate.
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(CANCELED) Ecumenical Apologetics: Being Apostles of Hope (Matt Nelson) - SotF 2020
2020-03-05 17:30 - 2020-08-05 17:00 | SK
“Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15)

Learn to speak to the heart of those who would like to believe in God, to believe in Christ, understand the Catholic Church, and be actively faith-filled.
How can we answer the questions like: Can you prove the God exists? Was Jesus divine? Why does the Catholic Church teach _____? What about the reality of evil in the world?
How do we respond charitably to the divisions that exist among the disciples of Jesus today.
How can the work of defending the faith really be used in service of unity among all believers?
How can apologetics be used in service of building authentic Christian unity? How can apologetics be truly ecumenical?

“Welcome the new springtime which the Spirit is now bringing about in the Church… In his gifts the Spirit is multifaceted…He breathes where he wills. He does so unexpectedly, in unexpected places, and in ways previously unheard of… but he also shows us that he works with a view to the one body and in the unity of the one body.” Pope Benedict XVI
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Celebrating 100-YEARS of Faith — Facility Centennial Mass & Blessing
2019-09-11 14:00 - 17:00 | SK
You’re invited to a celebration of ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF FAITH as St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission (Bruno, SK) commemorates the legacy of her century-old facility!
On Nov. 9,1919, Abbot Ordinary Michael Ott, OSB, blessed the newly completed motherhouse of the Ursuline Sisters of Bruno. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019—exactly 100 years to the day!—at 2:00pm for Mass and a blessing of the building and grounds by Bishop Mark Hagemoen; refreshments, social and building tours to follow. A century later, the foundation and vision of Catholic education remains the same. Praise God!
(Originally constructed in 1919, the St. Ursula’s Convent / St. Ursula’s Academy facility was purchased by St. Therese Institute in 2007 to become the home of this new apostolate.)

2:00pm – Mass (with Bishop Mark Hagemoen)– Blessing of the Facilityfollowed by:
refeshments & social
tours of the facility

ONE-HUNDRED YEARS OF HISTORY— reduced to quick 1-minute read —

On November 9, 1919…

Abbot Ordinary Michael Ott, OSB, blessed the newly completed Ursulines of Bruno motherhouse. The ribbon was cut, and the facility officially declared open.

The Ursuline Convent would become St. Ursula’s Academy in 1922 and be expanded several times over the next 60 years. The Academy graduated her last class in 1982 and changed its name to the Ursuline Center. The sisters eventually moved away from Bruno and the facility was leased to the University of Saskatchewan between 1999-2004.

In 2007, the facility became the home of the newly-founded St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission.

One century later… November 9, 2019

The foundation of Catholic formation & education remains the same.

Join us to celebrate, exactly 100 years to-the-day!

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Download a POSTER (PDF; formatted for legal 8.5″x14″, but can be scaled to fit whatever paper size you have)
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Called for a Purpose: A Theology of the Laity (Jim Anderson) - SotF 2019
2019-07-04 17:30 - 2019-12-04 17:00 | SK
An introduction to the Catholic Church’s teaching on the dignity, role, spirituality and mission of the lay faithful in the Church today.

Discover the mind of the Church on the lay faithful through Scripture and Tradition, especially in the teaching of the Second Vatican Council, and the hearts of Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI.
Understand the irreplaceable role and mission of the lay faithful in the New Evangelization and the Springtime of the Faith
Learn principles of collaborative cooperation with priests and religious to better support the apostolic and pastoral life of your community, parish and family.
Become a stronger catalyst of spiritual renewal in your unique spheres of influence in the world.
Discover your unique call to the lay apostolate

St. Nicholas Day Community Party - 10th Annual
2019-06-12 19:00 - 22:00 | SK
ST. NICHOLAS DAY COMMUNITY PARTY (Friday, Dec. 6 , 7:00pm)
Join us for St. Therese’s annual St. Nicholas Day Community Party! Family-friendly “variety-show” style entertainment, sweets & treats, and a visit from St. Nick!
WANT TO PERFORM? If you have a Christmas-type act (song, dance, poem, skit, epic dueling accordion ballad, etc.) that you’d like to perform, contact Gloria @ St. Therese (voice: 306-369-2555 x112 -or- email ApostolicYear@StTherese.ca) to inquire about being a part of the St. Nick Day entertainment schedule!
DOWNLOAD & PRINT a POSTER to hang up in your school, parish, etc! Download JPG | Download PDF
SHARE EVENT & INVITE on FACEBOOK: facebook.com/events/432497600984420/

Heralds of the New Evangelization I: Living the Joy of the Gospel - SotF 2019
2019-05-05 17:30 - 2019-10-05 17:00 | SK
Living Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation EVANGELII GAUDIUM (The Joy of the Gospel)to the Bishops, Clergy, Consecrated Persons and the Lay Faithful on the Proclamation of the Gospel in Today’s World
St. Augustine said, “You have made us for Yourself, oh Lord, and our hearts are restless until the rest in You.”
This restlessness of heart is an all too common experience in our day as people struggle with a deep hunger for meaning, joy and hope in their lives. In this conference, through reflection on Pope Francis’ letter The Joy of the Gospel, participants will: study the teachings of the Catholic Church on theology of evangelization, mission, and salvation; understand the role of the Holy Spirit and Mary in evangelization; learn what are the spiritual priorities of our time; know the significance of these days as the time of the New Evangelization and a Springtime of the Faith; deepen their spirituality to develop the virtues necessary for sharing their faith confidently and respectfully; learn how to present the Gospel message and share personal witness, so as to fruitfully proclaim the Gospel in the home, at the workplace, and in daily conversations, all in a spirit of deep and abiding joy.
“Christ wants to go many places in the world and to enter many hearts through you.” Pope St. John Paul II

Heralds of the New Evangelization II: Becoming a Prophetic Voice (Sarah de Nordwall) - SotF 2019
2019-05-05 17:30 - 2019-10-05 17:00 | SK
The world needs prophetic voices that speak the truth without fear, and yet with artistry, delight and imagination. Do you have artistic talents that have yet to be shared with those around you, in a way that could light up their path? Do you have words that need to be heard, but you aren’t sure how to begin?
Many of us have artistic talents (discovered and undiscovered) that could become like a healing gift to the world—“And the leaves of the trees thereof shall be for the healing of the nations” Rev. 22:2—But we need to be equipped and supported to bring those works to fruition.
Jesus told stories. How did He become the kind of storyteller that brought the wisdom and embrace of the Father into peoples’ everyday lives? How does one become an artist full of grace? How does one become a prophetic voice?
In St John Paul II’s letter to artists 1999 he said: “You are invited to use your creative intuition to enter into the heart of the mystery of the Incarnate God and at the same time into the mystery of humanity…This is your task. Humanity in every age and even today looks to works of art to shed light upon its path and its destiny. ..may your art help to affirm that true beauty, which as a glimmer of the spirit of God, will transfigure matter, opening the human soul to the sense of the eternal.”
This is a wonderful calling, but where is the training for such a task? In 2006 Sarah de Nordwall, who trained in Theatre in London and California, and was living as a performance poet, set up a Bard School in London, England to help those with artistic talents to try to do just that; to become catholic versions of the Bards of 8th Century Ancient Ireland who were called to “Speak truth to the King without fear, entertain all from the peasant to the king, and to have the virtues of all classes and the vices of none!”
To become a prophetic presence in a culture desperate for the taste of truth and the warmth of grace.
The artists who came were dancers, opera singers, website designers and animators, poets and journalists, aspiring novelists, icon writers and pianists. They were seminarians and laypeople, professionals and beginners, but what they had in common was a desire that their art, their personal artistic voices would speak to the heart of their society and help people to meet the challenges of the age in a way envisaged by St John Paul II.
This conference is your chance to be part of the Bard School and to see your artistic inklings fanned into a flame. A seminarian who came to the Bard School in 2006 with a piece of music he’d taken 8 years to write (but who still dreamed of turning it into a score for a ballet about the redemption of the Cosmos), took only the next 4 years to finish the score, create 9 dances with a Christian Choreographer and fund and develop a full dance work that has toured cathedrals in Europe. Oh yes and he also became a priest and his ministry among students today also includes dance retreats.
What will God do with your talent if you bring it before Him in the light of His call?
Sarah de Nordwall recently attended a Pontifical Council of the laity (Women’s section) in Rome, where she met Pope Francis and was able to present him with her first CD Lipstick is a Spiritual Experience. She has performed her poetry in the House of Lords and the House of Commons and appears regularly on BBC TV and Radio as a Catholic Voice defending the teaching of the Church on key hot button issues. She tries to reach all sections of the community with her poetry shows and workshops and has performed for and worked with the homeless, the elderly, young people out of education, civil servants, teachers in Sweden, Occupational therapists, vicars, addicts in rehab and people turning 40 and 100. She has taught Bard school in Transylvania to lawyers keen to speak at the UN and was also blessed to be able to attend an International Development conference in Pakistan which was examining Art in Social Change.
Her teaching style is full of anecdotes and poetry, but there is also time for reflection and creativity. Participants will engage in the 5 frontier conversations that characterise the Bard School’s learning sessions – Why do artists need theology and philosophy? What is the mystery of the artistic process? What is the nature of the artistic vocation and its calling to society? How does our personal maturity and healing in Christ affect our capacities as artists? The arts business – do I have to become a professional in the way the world understands it? What is my next step?
On each day of the conference a different glorious mystery will run like a golden thread through the day taking us from Resurrection to Coronation. This is a conference to expand the horizon of your heart so that you can expand the horizons of those who meet you and who will be blessed by your future artistic work.
LINKS for more information:

The Bard School (London England)
Sarah de Nordwall

2019 U-Pick Cherries in the St. Therese Orchard
2019-04-08 00:00 | SK
Please see the post at https://stthereseca.rileyland.ca/blog/item/383-upick-cherries-2019 for more info!
UPDATE AUG 16: UPICK CLOSED for 2019. Thanks for picking!
OFFICIAL PICKING DAYS: – Sunday, August 4; and – Bruno Cherry Sunday, August 11– Monday, August 12 (5pm-8pm)– Wednesday, August 14 (5pm-8pm)– Thursday, August 15 (5pm-8pm) (please pay at the station in the orchard)
WEEKDAY SELF-PAY:– Self-pay picking from 9am-5pm on weekdays is now open too! Find directions posted on the front door of St. Therese Institute.
COST: U-pick Cherries are $12 per 4L pail. Please BYOB (Bring Your Own *BUCKET*).
Questions? Please contact EverydayFarms.ca

SotF 2018 – Holy Family: The Apostolate of the Christian Family (Jim Anderson)
2018-08-04 17:30 | SK
“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.” Blessed Pope John Paul II
The family has been described as the “fundamental building block of society.” This conference will provide an introduction to the Catholic Church’s teaching on the dignity and nature of the Christian family, and the Christian family’s irreplaceable role, responsibility, and mission in the modern world. Conference participants will reflect with particular attention on the Apostolic Exhortation of Blessed John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio. Conference participants will come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the vocation to marriage and family life in this time of the New Evangelization and the Springtime of the Faith.

SotF 2018 - Being Apostles of Hope: Ecumenism and Apologetics (Matt Nelson)
2018-08-04 17:30 | SK
“Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15)

Learn to speak to the heart of those who would like to believe in God, to believe in Christ, understand the Catholic Church, and be actively faith-filled.
How can we answer the questions like: Can you prove the God exists? Was Jesus divine? Why does the Catholic Church teach _____? What about the reality of evil in the world?
How do we respond charitably to the divisions that exist among the disciples of Jesus today.
How can the work of defending the faith really be used in service of unity among all believers?
How can apologetics be used in service of building authentic Christian unity? How can apologetics be truly ecumenical?

“Welcome the new springtime which the Spirit is now bringing about in the Church… In his gifts the Spirit is multifaceted…He breathes where he wills. He does so unexpectedly, in unexpected places, and in ways previously unheard of… but he also shows us that he works with a view to the one body and in the unity of the one body.” Pope Benedict XVI
