Just received this communication from Direction for Our Times today!! If you are a young adult or know one who would like to attend, contact information is at the end of the message. It will be one of the most memorable three weeks of your life!
Announcing the 2013 School of Holiness
We just finished up some preliminary meetings so here comes School of Holiness 2013, June 1st- 22nd. I am happy to share with you information regarding it, and seek your assistance once again. As most of you know we had a very successful SOH last year because we were so blessed by help from all of you in the form of monetary donations and food assistance, volunteering, and special thanks to Gary Holloway who gave us 30 beds and other furniture; we are in much better shape for this summer!
The teamwork last year was humbling and we could not have done it without you; together we are getting so much done for Jesus and especially for young people!!
The School of Holiness (SOH) is held in Cavan, Ireland during the first three weeks of June. This past summer 2012 was our first time holding the SOH and it was a great success! Students who participated came from Egypt, India, USA and Ireland! These students came from all different backgrounds and different rites of the Catholic Church including Roman Catholic, Coptic Catholic, Latin rite and others. So as you can imagine this was truly a Catholic (i.e. Universal) experience.
As Anne says, each of us, simply by being lay apostles, is participating in the School of Holiness. Each day we are learning and growing in the teachings of Jesus in Scripture, in the lives of the saints, and in many ways through our trials, failures, reconciliation and perseverance towards holiness.
Since each of us is already in the School of Holiness, this School of Holiness is simply the physical manifestation of our apostolate. During this three week period we had different guest speaks come in and speak to us about the many different 'Living Streams of the Church'. This included topics such as Apologetics, the Lives of the Saints, Grace and Virtue, Marian Spirituality,Theology of the Body and many teachings from the Apostolate.
Our guest speakers included a bishop, lay people, doctors, CFR friars, TOR sisters, diocesan priests, psychotherapists and others. So we were exposed to a depth of knowledge and speakers from varied backgrounds. That was appropriate because each of our participants came from diverse backgrounds, geographically but also from diverse perceptions, understanding, and knowledge of the Catholic Church. Everyone
was learning, about each other, about the Catholic Church and her doctrine and beliefs and, I would say most especially, everyone learned about themselves. This interior knowledge was the most important thing because I believe that self-knowledge allows us to grow so much and it is true that 'God fully reveals man to himself.' So as we know ourselves, our talents and gifts, we can better use these gifts for the greater glory of God - (Ad Majorem Dei Glorium).
This is the process of holiness each of us is partaking in as we say our allegiance prayer and strive to serve heaven each moment through our smiles, laughter, work, talents and sufferings.
The School of Holiness is open to young adults. Most students are in their twenties but a few were still in their late teens. Our campus is safe, supervised and staffed.
Field trips Include:
We are again in need of financial assistance specifically for those students who can not afford the tuition for the 3 weeks. We will be posting their photos and information about each student who is seeking sponsorship. We also encourage anyone seeking financial help to contact their parish and relatives to assist them as well.
If you know someone who is interested in attending the School of Holiness 2013,
Please contact Justin Sofio in the USA office at 708-496-9300,
The teamwork last year was humbling and we could not have done it without you; together we are getting so much done for Jesus and especially for young people!!
The School of Holiness (SOH) is held in Cavan, Ireland during the first three weeks of June. This past summer 2012 was our first time holding the SOH and it was a great success! Students who participated came from Egypt, India, USA and Ireland! These students came from all different backgrounds and different rites of the Catholic Church including Roman Catholic, Coptic Catholic, Latin rite and others. So as you can imagine this was truly a Catholic (i.e. Universal) experience.
As Anne says, each of us, simply by being lay apostles, is participating in the School of Holiness. Each day we are learning and growing in the teachings of Jesus in Scripture, in the lives of the saints, and in many ways through our trials, failures, reconciliation and perseverance towards holiness.
Since each of us is already in the School of Holiness, this School of Holiness is simply the physical manifestation of our apostolate. During this three week period we had different guest speaks come in and speak to us about the many different 'Living Streams of the Church'. This included topics such as Apologetics, the Lives of the Saints, Grace and Virtue, Marian Spirituality,Theology of the Body and many teachings from the Apostolate.
Our guest speakers included a bishop, lay people, doctors, CFR friars, TOR sisters, diocesan priests, psychotherapists and others. So we were exposed to a depth of knowledge and speakers from varied backgrounds. That was appropriate because each of our participants came from diverse backgrounds, geographically but also from diverse perceptions, understanding, and knowledge of the Catholic Church. Everyone
was learning, about each other, about the Catholic Church and her doctrine and beliefs and, I would say most especially, everyone learned about themselves. This interior knowledge was the most important thing because I believe that self-knowledge allows us to grow so much and it is true that 'God fully reveals man to himself.' So as we know ourselves, our talents and gifts, we can better use these gifts for the greater glory of God - (Ad Majorem Dei Glorium).
This is the process of holiness each of us is partaking in as we say our allegiance prayer and strive to serve heaven each moment through our smiles, laughter, work, talents and sufferings.
The School of Holiness is open to young adults. Most students are in their twenties but a few were still in their late teens. Our campus is safe, supervised and staffed.
Field trips Include:
We are again in need of financial assistance specifically for those students who can not afford the tuition for the 3 weeks. We will be posting their photos and information about each student who is seeking sponsorship. We also encourage anyone seeking financial help to contact their parish and relatives to assist them as well.
If you know someone who is interested in attending the School of Holiness 2013,
Please contact Justin Sofio in the USA office at 708-496-9300,
Justin@directionforourtimes.org
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Irish Office: Contact Emma 00353 (0)49 4373040, emmadfot@gmail.com
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Irish Office: Contact Emma 00353 (0)49 4373040, emmadfot@gmail.com
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Call our office for cost details:
- Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession in Bailibourough
- Clonmacnoise, an ancient Irish monastery, JP2 visited in 1979
- Crogh Patrick Mountain- beautiful mountain on west side of Ireland near Clue Bay. Great hike!
- Down Patrick: Resting place of St. Patrick
- Surfing in Rossnowlagh on the beautiful coast of Ireland.
3weeks includes food, lodging and airport bus transfers plus field trips.
If you are in Ireland and can help with any of the following needed items that is appreciated:
If you are in Ireland and can help with any of the following needed items that is appreciated:
- 20-30 Umbrellas
- 5- 10 Bicycles
- Water container/Dispenser with filter (large Black Berkey)
- Need food donated
- Passenger van (may as well ask, right?)
- 2x Washers and Dryers.
- Chinese lanterns
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