This workshop provides guided discussion around the Spring 2009 issue of C21 Resources, a free publication of Boston College's Church in the 21st Century Center. This issue, entitled “Catholic Spirituality in Practice,” edited by Boston College School of Theology and Ministry faculty member Dr. Colleen Griffith, contains over 20 short, informative articles centered on various spiritual practices such as retreats, the examen, praying with images, which are mostly reprinted from a variety of journals such as America, Religion East & West, and Weavings. Issue available online.

Workshop Will Be Offered:
2 week course
January 24 - February 4, 2011 (Open Only to BC Alums)

Special Features
This course includes:
• Reading 12 brief one or two page articles by various authors
• weekly questions for reflection and discussion
• a weekly introduction and study guide
• a resource page to use for further study
• a "town meeting" forum where participants can meet and socialize
• those who actively participate receive an acknowledgment of completion of course

All C21 Online courses include these features:
• Participants have access 24 hours/7 days a week to the course's password protected web site.
• Each participant belongs to a small community for conversation and faith sharing guided by a facilitator.
• Site is open to participants at least one week before and one week after the course.
• An orientation in how to navigate the web site is always available.
• Technical assistance is easy to contact and prompt in returning a message.

Topics
Week 1: Spirituality in Practice, Part 1:

    * The Ignatian Examen
    * Intercessory Prayer
    * Praying with Images
    * Living the Sacramental Principle
    * Eucharistic Adoration
    * Practicing Hospitality

Week 2: Spirituality in Practice, Part 2:

    * Liturgy of the Hours
    * Rosary
    * Family Life as Spiritual Practice
    * Practicing Forgiveness
    * Centering Prayer
    * Retreats

Additional Materials Needed
Everything you need for this course is provided on the course web site.

Time Commitment
A participant can expect to spend an average of approximately 4 hours each week. This commitment includes both the assigned reading and interaction online.

Fee: $35 individual / $15 Network membership

Content Scholar: Various, under the editorship of Dr. Colleen Griffith

Lead Facilitator: Chris Kowalcky