Presentation Spirituality Centre

August – November 2010
To be held on the Gold Coast at the Sacred Heart Parish
50 Fairway Drive, Clear Waters Qld

Fan the Flame is a unique ecumenical opportunity for personal and professional renewal. The program suits pastoral associates, parish councillors, members of leadership teams, chaplains, teachers, campus ministers, anyone wishing to renew and deepen their faith - mums, dads, grandparents.

What will I experience? Input, reflection and discussion on the following:

Companioning your soul
Learning to listen to the whispers and hints of our truest self in God
How at this time in my life do I understand conversion?
Our relationship with God will call us to a variety of twists, turns and surprising new directions. How do we make this journey in a life-giving manner?
From Toxic to Sacred Woundedness
What the Jesus story invites us to do with our pain and joy for the sake of transformation.
You are my be-loved
A look at our truer self through the eyes of Jesus. Who does Jesus say I am?
Ministry is more about who I am than what I do!
At the heart of ministry is the spirit in which we come into relationship. Who are you as a minister and what difference do you make in the lives of others?
Choosing what is good and life-giving … the delicate art of discernment
Coming to a more mature appreciation of what it means “to do God’s will”.
Retreat (13 November)
Allowing God to wash over you at the conclusion of the renewal.

Members of our team bring a range of experiences, skills and training in ministry, spirituality, counselling, psychology, theology, social justice and spiritual direction:

Penny Carroll
Fr John Chalmers
Mary Franzmann pbvm
Pat Lavercombe
Patrick Oliver
Marie Thompson

The Program

Time:

Introductory Dinner - Monday 16 August 7.00-9.00pm
Alternate Mondays 30 August to 8 November 7.30pm-9.30pm
Retreat - Saturday 13 November 10.30am-4.00pm

Process:

Quiet time to reflect upon the ways in which God is wanting to be present and calling you to choose life
Input and reflection on specific topic
An experience which enables participants to discover ways to integrate the input given into their daily lives.

Goals:

To deepen one's spirituality
To come to a more integrated understanding of our personal journey
To explore the richness of both the human and universe stories
To listen to what is being called forth from within, so that I can share my giftedness with the world.

Participants' Comments:

“I needed this time to regain and renew my relationship with God.”

“Helped me to re-centre my life and gain focus on my professional goals.”

“It helped me in my life spiritually and in forming a shift in perspective in what life is all about.”

Closing date for applications: 24 July 2010

Cost: $550.00
(includes all materials, workshop and day retreat)

Fan the Flame is a non-residential program

Enquiries to:

Sue Thomas
Phone (07) 5572 5433 (International: 61 7 5572 5433)
Email surfers@bne.catholic.net.au

The Administrator
Presentation Spirituality Centre
26 Kooralgin Street
Manly Qld 4179

pscmanly@qld.pbvm.org.au

Phone (07) 3396 3290 (International: 61 7 3396 3290)