SDTV WORKSHOP II

At Seattle University, June 18-22/2003

 

Evening before (Wednesday, June 18)

6:00 - 7:30 pm             Dinner (Casey 516)

8:00 - 9:00 pm             Evening of reflection (Casey 516)

 

FIRST DAY (Thursday June 19th, 2003)

 

7:00 -7:45 am               Yoga (Optional, Campion Hall); swimming pool open 7 - 9 am

8:30 - 9:00 am              Breakfast (Optional, Casey 516)

9:00 - 10:00 am            Opening Liturgy (St Ignatius Chapel; Theme: Road to Emmaus)

 

SESSION ONE: FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

10:15 - 10:45 am          Exercise: Hear the scripture, ponder the event, guided group reflection

                                                            Focus on the disciples

                                                            Focus on Jesus

                                                            Focus on signs of confirmation

10:45 - 11:30 am          Role play an initial direction session (e.g., what is spiritual direction; time,  place and style of prayer, how the retreat will proceed, preparing to come for direction, hopes, anxieties, etc.)

11:30 am - 12:30 pm    Large Group Reflection

12:30 - 1:30 pm           Lunch

1:30 - 2:00 pm             Use Eastern meditation, Part I: to prepare for active listening

2:00 - 5:00 pm             Active listening, spiritual direction who-what-when-where-how

                                   

6:00 - 8:30 pm             “Theology & Scriptures”: Presentation, discussion & dinner (Casey 516)

 (SDTV & SEEL members)

 

SECOND DAY (Friday June 20th, 2003)

 

7:00 -7:45 am               Yoga (Optional, Campion Hall); swimming pool open 7 - 9 am

8:30 - 9:00 am              Breakfast with reviews & discussion of the 1st day (Optional, Casey 516)

9:00 - 9:30 am              Liturgy, St Ignatius Chapel       

 

SESSION TWO: FACILITATING THE FIRST MOVEMENT

9:45 - 10:15 am            Introductory remarks on "Discernment of Spirits, how to be a co-discerner"

with emphasis on the first week

10:15 - 11:45 am          Elements of the week, graces sought, points for prayer, role of discernment,

dynamics and transition points, resources, environmental considerations, common wisdom, demonstrated presentation of themes in a small group setting 

Practice: direction in triads

11:45 am - 12:30 pm    Group sharing  

12:30 -1:30 pm            Lunch

 

SESSION THREE: FACILITATING THE SECOND MOVEMENT

1:30 - 2:00 pm             Use Eastern meditation, Part II: Interbeing with God and retreatant

2:00 – 5:00 pm                       Elements of the week, graces sought, points for prayer, role of

discernment and distinctive problems of the second week (e.g. overcommitment), dynamics and transition points, resources, environmental considerations, common wisdom, demonstrated presentation of themes in a small group setting 

Practice: direction in triads, as above

 

6:00 - 8:00 pm             SOCIAL HOUR: Hosted by the Vietnamese community (Casey Atrium)

 

THIRD DAY (Saturday June 21st, 2003)

 

7:00 -7:45 am               Yoga (Optional, Campion Hall)

8:30 - 9:00 am              Breakfast with reviews & discussion of the  2nd day (Optional, Casey 516)

 

SESSION FOUR: FACILITATING THE THIRD AND FOURTH MOVEMENTS

9:00 am - noon             Elements of the week, graces sought, points for prayer, role of discernment and distinctive issues of the third and fourth weeks (e.g. facing terminal illness, long-term psychological or physical disabilities, family or clergy abuse, and finding God amidst suffering

Practice: direction in triads, as above

12:00 -1:30 pm            Lunch with Jesuits at Seattle University (at Arrupe or Casey)

 

SESSION FIVE: HOW TO ORGANIZE RETREAT

1:30 – 3:15 pm             Foster candidates, interview candidates, annual calendar

3:30 – 5:00 pm             Local plans: meeting by area

5:30 - 6:30 pm             Liturgy for Sunday at St. James Cathedral (within walking distance, 10 minutes)

Evening                        Explore the city

 

FOURTH DAY (Sunday June 22nd, 2003)

 

7:00 – 7:45 am             Yoga (Optional, Campion Hall)

Pack up and move out of Campion

8:30 – 9:00 am             Breakfast with reviews & discussion of the third day (Optional, Casey 516).

 

SESSION SIX: CRITICAL ISSUES IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

9:00 - 10:15 am            Common problems in SD: issues around prayer, how to deal with grief, referral, etc

10:30 - 11:30 am          Ethical standards and issues

 

SESSION SEVEN: ENRICHMENT BY LEARNING FROM EASTERN TRADITIONS & RELAXATION IN COMMUNITY

11:30 - noon                Move to Co Lam Temple, near Airport

12:00 - 2:00 pm           Vegan lunch at Co Lam temple & Learn Eastern Meditation

2:00 pm                        Move to Gig Harbor Villa for Mass

May 8, 2003/General Agenda

 

 
4:00 pm                        Liturgy & Celebration