LIFE
COMMITMENT PROGRAM
2009 INFORMATION
The 2009 program will take place at St. John Retreat Center, Plymouth MI, June 8-21 (departures on the 22nd), 2009. More information will be posted here as it becomes confirmed. For information on the facility's location and travel directions, see
http://www.aodonline.org/StJohn/Contact+Us+8185/St+John+Center+-+Contact+Us.htm
In the fall of 2008, the Life Commitment Program will be reviewed and possibly altered to reflect the successful approaches used in RFC's ForMission program, and Summer Forums.
Photo Album of the 2008 Program will be posted soon!
In 2008, the Life Commitment Program will take place June 7 to June 19 (depart the morning of June 20th) at St. John's Retreat Center, Plymouth MI, near Detroit.
Arrival should be planned for June 7 (Program begins at 5:00 p.m. Travel information will be sent to registrants.) Departure: June 20, in the morning.
The program days are full - participants may find it helpful not to
make social commitments until they have a sense of the
schedule. If you live nearby, absenting yourself for ministry may be a temptation, but no one is
indispensable - give yourself the gift of time - and let ministerial life go on without you.
And plan to stay to the end for the
very special gatherings and final liturgy!
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This two-week experience is designed for women and men settled in their decision to make final vows in religious life. The participants will
- reflect on their lived experience of religious life
- in a prayerful atmosphere
- with other temporary professed
- in the context of presentations on pertinent issues challenging religious men and women of the third millennium.
The day begins with morning prayer and combines a rhythm of reflection and presentations, along with integration groups to share insights and elements of your journey. Sharing meals, enjoying the lovely grounds, time for journaling and private prayer fill out the day.
Communal prayer will be celebrated in a variety of ways - Eucharistic liturgy, morning prayer, reconciliation service, faith sharing and alternate prayer forms. Participants will be invited to share their creativity in planning prayer.
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- COSMOS, CULTURE, CHANGE
- THE CHURCH, RELIGIOUS LIFE, GOD
- COMMUNITY
- LIVING THE VOWS
- WELLNESS
FUTURES
Specific information on topics and presenters will be supplied to applicants when
your application is processed.
Reflections of those who experienced the Program in 2007
To see what participants had to say....click here.
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Gary Johnson OFM Conv. has agreed to replace John Koziol, his fellow community member as on-site facilitator. Gary resides in San Antonio TX and works in formation in his own congregation.
Marilyn
Cowser OSF
was Director of Formation for her congregation, the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi in Milwaukee WI for several years. She currently works at the Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners WI and has given retreats, workshops, and spiritual direction particularly with women and men in formation.
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Total
Cost: (payable in US dollars by money order or check drawn on a
US bank, made out to the Religious Formation Conference) includes room and board for 14 days, nine presentations, on-site and off-site coordination.
Fees for LCP 2008:.
$2000 for RFC Member Congregations
$3100 for Congregations who are not RFC members
For members, the $142 a day rate includes
- comfortable facility
- private room with linens, linen service, housekeeping
- at least seven presentations (presenter's honorariums) & materials
- services of two facilitators and a program coordinator
- three meals daily except for free days
- supplies and services used in the program
Deposit:
due by April 15, 2008 with application
- $100
- non-refundable, credited toward total fee
Balance:
due when accepted into the program.
For application form, scroll down to the bottom of this page.
Brochures (including application forms) will be sent out with the January-February-March 2008 issue of InFormation newsletter. But the information and application form will be available here.
Apply as soon as possible. Participants will be selected on the basis of membership in RFC, date of receipt of complete application and questionnaire responses. Cancellations after May 15,
2008, will receive a pro-rated portion of the total fee.
- to share with others preparing for final profession
- to integrate religious life experience within the context of final vows
- for creative leisure, exercise, quiet walks and community time
- for a free day to enjoy the richness of the
area
Participants may choose to enjoy the
city or to spend quiet time at the Center. Expenses and meals out on the free days are the responsibility of the
participants.
Write, call or fax the national office, or e-mail the Program Coordinator for more information by clicking here.
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