St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission

(CANCELED) Heralds of the New Evangelization II: Becoming a Prophetic Voice (Sarah de Nordwall) - SotF 2020
2020-10-05 17:30 (America/Regina)
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) Heralds of the New Evangelization I: Living the Joy of the Gospel - SotF 2020
2020-10-05 17:30
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) Christ is Alive! Weekend Retreat
2020-08-05 19:00 - 2020-10-05 16:00
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) Ecumenical Apologetics: Being Apostles of Hope (Matt Nelson) - SotF 2020
2020-03-05 17:30 - 2020-08-05 17:00
“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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(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
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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Celebrating 100-YEARS of Faith — Facility Centennial Mass & Blessing
2019-09-11 14:00 - 17:00
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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Called for a Purpose: A Theology of the Laity (Jim Anderson) - SotF 2019
2019-07-04 17:30 - 2019-12-04 17:00
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
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 II: Becoming a Prophetic Voice (Sarah de Nordwall) - SotF 2019
2019-05-05 17:30 - 2019-10-05 17:00
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

Heralds of the New Evangelization I: Living the Joy of the Gospel - SotF 2019
2019-05-05 17:30 - 2019-10-05 17:00
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

2019 U-Pick Cherries in the St. Therese Orchard
2019-04-08 00:00
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
“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
“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

St. Nicholas Day Party — 9th Annual
2018-06-12 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening of fun, family-friendly ‘coffee-house’ style entertainment, festive beverages, sweets & treats. In addition, St. Nick might just pay us a visit with candy for the kids, plus you’ll discover more about the historical St. Nicholas and his connection with the modern-day Santa Claus. Admission is by donation.
PERFORMERS: If you have a family-friendly Christmas-type “Act” (song, dance, poem, etc.) that you’d like to share, please contact Dominique (call/text 780-350-8171 or email ApostolicYear@StTherese.ca) by Monday, Dec. 3.
Invite your friends and relations — See this event page on Facebook

SotF 2018 – Heralds of the New Evangelization II: Becoming a Prophetic Voice (Sarah de Nordwall)
2018-06-05 17:30 - 2018-11-05 17:00

SotF 2018 – Heralds of the New Evangelization I: Living the Joy of the Gospel
2018-06-05 17:30 - 2018-11-05 17:00

2018 Pilgrimage to National Shrine of the Little Flower (Wakaw, SK)
2018-01-10 10:00 - 15:00
Join the Faith Formation Program class of 2018-2019 for our annual pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Little Flower, St. Theresa Parish in Wakaw, SK (map).
The mini-retreat day includes Mass, Rosary, Devotions, and a talk.

Pilgrimage Schedule — Monday Oct. 1, 2018

10:00 am
Gathering and personal prayer

10:30 am
Celebration of the Eucharist in honour of St. Thérèse

11:15 am
Teaching / Talk: Becoming Intentional Disciples the Little Way! (with Kaitlyn Deck)

12:15 pm
Lunch Break

1:00 pm
Personal reflection at the Shrine

2:00 pm
Devotions to St. Therese of Lisieux

2:15 pm
Adoration of the Blessed SacramentRosary with Meditations by St. Thérèse

3:30 pm
Benediction and departure

New Evangelization Summit 2017 — Host-Site Overnight Accommodations
2017-12-05 19:00
St. Therese Host-Site: Add Friday overnight on-site accommodations and Saturday breakfast to your New Evangelization Summit registration.
Please note: NES tickets must be purchased separately through www.NewEvangelization.ca
The accommodation wing at St. Therese is set up in a “retreat house” style with non-smoking, shared double-occupancy rooms. Most room have two beds and a vanity, with a bathroom centrally located within each section wing. We group our guests into zones based on their status as married couples, men, and women. We try to accommodate requests to room with another specific registrant; if no specific request is made, we will assign you a roommate of the same gender. Private rooms *may* be available for an additional charge: please contact Micheline to inquire.

Noah Derksen (in Concert with Jay and Jo) - Contemplative Folk
2017-12-01 19:00 - 21:00
note: This event is a public hosted function, and not directly a part of the programming offered by St. Therese.

Steak Night & Silent Auction | FUNDRAISER
2017-10-12 17:30 - 19:30
Come out and enjoy a night of fund-raising fun, including Steak & Garlic Toast, Citrus Roast Potatoes & Caesar Salad for $20!* There will be door prizes and a Silent Auction as well! Beverages extra.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and no later than Friday, Dec. 8 @ 9pmTickets can be purchased by clicking the [Buy Tickets] button below, by calling St. Therese Institute (306.369.2555), or by stopping by St. Therese in person.Feel free to invite your friends and family!
If have services or items you would like to donate to the Silent Auction, please let us know!
*No substitutions, no refunds. Drinks and other Food Items extra.

Springtime of the Faith 2017 -- STS ALUMNI PORTAL
2017-08-05 17:30 - 19:30
A special registration portal for the Springtime of the Faith conferences for alumni of St. Therese’s School of Faith and Mission – Nine-month Faith Formation Program. Please refer to the individual SotF descriptions for information about the various Conferneces.
Alumni: Please check your email, or contact Chris or James for the password.

IGNITE Summer Camp 2017 - SK (presented by FACEtoFACE Ministries)
2017-07-08 00:00 - 2017-12-08 00:00
NOTE: This event operated by FACEtoFACE Ministries, and is held annually at St. Therese Institute. Please contact F2F for all inquiries or questions.

Ignite is a week long summer camp for teens (going into grade 9 through graduating grade 12) serious about growing 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 knowledge of Christ and the Church, and be empowered to go forward striving to be a modern-day saint.
For more information, please visit www.f2f.ca/ignite

SotF 2017 – Heralds of the New Evangelization II: Becoming a Prophetic Voice (Sarah de Nordwall)
2017-07-05 17:30 - 2017-12-05 17:00

SotF 2017 – Heralds of the New Evangelization I: A Theology of Evangelization (Fr. Terry Donahue)
2017-07-05 17:30 - 2017-11-05 17:00
“Christ wants to go many places in the world and to enter many hearts through you.” Blessed Pope John Paul II
Do you have friends or family members who have left the Church or are sincerely seeking for spiritual truth?
Learn how to share the Catholic faith with others. In this course, you will have the opportunity to:

Study the teachings of the 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 your spirituality to develop the virtues necessary for sharing your faith confidently and respectfully.
Learn how to present the Gospel message and share your personal witness.
Learn practical skills to effectively proclaim the Gospel in the home, at your workplace, and in daily conversations.
Learn answers to the questions and objections most commonly raised by atheists, agnostics, skeptics, and those who have left the Church.

St. Nicholas Day Party — 8th Annual
2017-06-12 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening of fun, family-friendly ‘coffee-house’ style entertainment, festive beverages, sweets & treats. St. Nick will pay us a visit with candy for the kids, plus you’ll discover more about the historical St. Nicholas and his connection with the modern-day Santa Claus. Admission is by donation. If you have a family-friendly Christmas “Act” (song, dance, poem, etc.) that you’d like to share, please contact Angela by Monday, Dec. 4.

SotF 2017 – To Know Christ Jesus: Principles of Christian Education (Lisa Anderson)
2017-02-04 17:30 - 2017-07-04 17:00
Christian education is first and foremost providing a person with the opportunity to have a relational encounter with the person of Jesus Christ and his transforming love and truth. This conference will provide students with a foundational understanding of catechesis and the philosophy of Catholic education, in light of the teachings of the Church on the subject, and the principles upon which to establish effective and dynamic catechetical ministry with children, youth, young adults and adults in a comprehensive model.
As well as the theological, pastoral and psychological principles, students will explore the practical aspects of catechetical ministry–pastoral approaches that can be applicable in a wide variety of situations: family, parish, school, ministry, and business.

Advent Conference 2017 - Fr. Rob Arsenault, CC
2017-01-12 19:00 - 2017-03-12 15:00
CONFERENCE SPEAKERFr. Rob Arsenault, CC, is the Vocations and Admissions Director for the Companions of the Cross ( Ottawa, ON). He left studies in electrical engineering in order to pursue the call to the priesthood and was ordained for the Archdiocese of Kingston, ON, in 1994. He ended up, however, serving the Archdiocese of Halifax, NS, where he served as the diocesan Vocations Director and chaplain at Dalhousie and St. Mary’s Universities. His interest in parish renewal and community led him to the Companions of the Cross in 2005, and he made his final promises with the order in 2011.
Please note: Bishop Scott McCaig, CC, was originally announced as the speaker for this conference, but had to cancel due to other commitments that arose.
ABOUT THE COMPANIONS OF THE CROSSThe Companions of the Cross, based in Ottawa, ON, was founded in 1985 by Rev. Robert Bedard, CC. In 2003 we were established as a Society of Apostolic Life. “We are a Roman Catholic community of priests committed to living and ministering together as brothers in the Lord. God has called us to labour boldly for the renewal of the Church through a dynamic evangelization centered upon Christ crucified, who is God’s power and wisdom. Spurred on by the love of God, we desire all people to come into the fullness of life through a personal and ongoing encounter with Jesus Christ.” Find out more at www.companionscross.org

Lenten Conference 2016 (speaker: Scott Powell)
2016-12-02 19:00
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Topic:“Come, Follow Me” The Call of the Disciple Explore the call to discipleship in the Gospel of Mark and through Pope Francis’ message of Mercy.
Speaker: Scott Powell is a dynamic speaker and brilliant theologian based out of beautiful Boulder, Colorado. He is a teacher at and Director of the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Thought, an outreach to the University of Colorado in Boulder. He is also an adjunct professor at Denver’s Augustine Institute and has spent the last decade teaching Theology and the Scriptures to groups of all ages. He and his wife Annie are the directors and founders of Camp Wojtyla, a Catholic adventure program for youth, based in the Colorado Rockies. Scott is currently a PhD candidate studying Scripture through the Maryvale Institute/Liverpool Hope University in England. He, his wife Annie, and two children, Lily Avila and Samuel Isaac, live near Boulder, Colorado.
Cost to register:

Early-bird (until Jan. 31): $195
Standard (Feb. 1 & onward): $245
Commuter (incl. conference and all meals, but no accommodations): $145

A Few More Conference Details:

Registration includes: Conference and All Meals. Standard Registration also include Overnight On-site Accommodations (Commuter Registration does not include accom.)
Check-in / arrival: any time after 3pm on Friday, Feb. 12.
Supper on Friday, Feb. 12: supper will be served at 5:30pm, and is included in your registration as a bonus. Come and join us! 🙂
Conference Times: Friday – 7:00-9:00pm, Saturaday – 8:00am-9:00pm, Sunday: 8:00am-2:00pm

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Sample of Scott Powell speaking (from the 2014 Catechetical Congress, Archdiocese of Denver):

Independent Study Projects Presentation (2016 Second-Year Students)
2016-10-05 19:30 - 2016-12-05 21:15
Presentation Sessions open to the public. PRESENTATION SCHEDULE ****** Tuesday, May 10 ******** * Angela Bergeron: 7:30 – 8:00 The Strength of the Weak: The poverty of suffering encountering mercy in the Body of Christ * Matthew Rachinski: 8:05 – 8:35 Sons of One Father: An Examination of the Foundations of Christian Brotherhood and its Continuing Significance for Men in the Modern Day * Aaryn Nielsen: 8:45 – 9:15 The Power of the Gift: Giving so that We May Receive ****** Wednesday, May 11 ****** * Kaitlyn Deck: 7:30 – 8:00 “Behold this Merciful Heart”— Humanity’s Wellspring of Love, Mercy, and Transformation: The Light of Mercy in an Aching World * Joseph Benoit: 8:05 – 8:35 The Man’s Mind and the Male Brain * Maria Fox: 8:45 – 9:15 Your Body Is a Wonderland! The Church Weighs in on Faith, Food and Fitness. ****** Thursday, May 12 ****** * Timothy Elliott: 7:30 – 8:00 On Fantasy as a Means of Pre-evangelization: Reclaiming One’s Sense of Nostalgia through the Experience of Wholesome Fantasy Fiction * Alannah Blattmann: 8:05 – 8:35 The Attachment Relationship: At the Heart of Raising Children of Virtue * Catherine Renneberg: 8:45 – 9:15 Make Me a Priority: The Feminine Ache for Intimacy

SotF #4 – The Heart of Worship: Liturgy and Sacraments (Fr. Denis Lemieux, MH)
2016-10-04 17:30
At the heart of our Christian faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ is the worship the Church offers God and the grace the Church receives through the seven sacraments. Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church (no. 48), identifies the Church as “the universal sacrament of salvation.” Christ, “continually active in the world,” leads all people to the Church so that He may “through it join them more closely to Himself.” The Church offers to the world what it has received from the Lord, and its work in the world is that of giving God the glory he is due in liturgy and offering God’s grace to his children through the sacraments.
In this conference, participants will be introduced to the scriptural, historical, and theological foundations and principles of the celebration of liturgy and sacraments in order that they might more fully participate in the life and faith of the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ and the People of God.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the sacramental preparation for and liturgical celebration of the three sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist through the process of the Rite for Christian Initiation of Adults.
