Foundations, "Exploring Our Faith Together" is a faith enrichment program for adults offered in the fall and spring of each liturgical year. Parishes choose topics from a prepared list and sessions ranging from 1 to 5 evenings are arranged. The final schedule is published in September and January and also posted on the Diocesan website. Resource people for parish retreats are also available upon request.
Course |
Parish |
Dates |
Contact |
Speaker |
Holy Yoga (weekly until March 24)
Holy Yoga is an experiential time of worship created to deepen one’s connection to Christ. The introductory workshop will help us to understand how we can use our “minds, bodies, and spirits” to de-stress and become more receptive to God in our lives. We will use our breath, and some primary yoga postures to calm our minds, calm our spirits and relax our bodies. The goal is to facilitate a Christ-honouring experience that offers an opportunity for participants to authentically connect to God through his word, worship and wellness. |
Holy Family
123 Nelson Road
at Attridge Drive
Saskatoon |
Saturday;
Jan 28 - Mar 24; excluding Feb 18 & 25 |
Diane Waldbillig
668-1085 |
Diane Waldbillig |
Breaking Down Dividing Walls: What does Christian Unity look like? (2)
An exploration of foundational principles of Catholic commitment to ecumenism. Drawing from papal and conciliar sources as well as a number of contemporary ecumenical projects, this course will explore the vision of unity that provides the basis for all Catholic participation in the promotion of the ecumenical movement. Discussion of practical issues and proposals for church unity |
Our Lady of Lourdes
1235-12th St. E.
at Wiggins Ave.
Saskatoon |
7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
March 6 &
March 13 |
Sr. Juliana Heisler
343-0289 |
Nicholas Jesson |
The Theology of Johnny Cash (1)
Visiting different aspects of Catholic theology using the lyrics of Johnny Cash. |
St. Anne
217 Lenore Drive
Saskatoon |
7 p.m.
Monday
Feb. 27 |
Sr. Dianne Sehn
931-4700 |
Blake Sittler |
Holy Yoga (weekly until April 4)
Holy Yoga is an experiential time of worship created to deepen one’s connection to Christ. The introductory workshop will help us to understand how we can use our “minds, bodies, and spirits” to de-stress and become more receptive to God in our lives. We will use our breath, and some primary yoga postures to calm our minds, calm our spirits and relax our bodies. The goal is to facilitate a Christ-honouring experience that offers an opportunity for participants to authentically connect to God through his word, worship and wellness. |
St. Anne
217 Lenore Drive
Saskatoon |
7:15 p.m.
Mondays
until
April 4 |
Shirley Berthelet
978-7242 |
Shirley Berthelet |
The Dignity of Creation; a Call to Wonder, Compassion and Healing (1)
The new universe story emerging from scientists and theologians reveals a creative and intelligent universe, glistening with divine elegance. Like Francis of Assisi, we will reflect on our oneness with all creation, and our place in this community of life. This session examines the call to a new form of human presence and comprehensive compassion before all – for all is sacred. |
St. Francis
St. Francis
Xavier
222 Willow Street
at Melrose Ave.
Saskatoon |
7 p.m.
Thursday
March 1 |
Irene Legatt
933-1108 |
Sr. Judy Schachtel, sms |
The Prophets (2)
The prophets in scripture “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” This workshop will prayerfully examine the prophetic dimension in the Word with an emphasis on the prophets Amos and on Jesus as a prophet. Themes discussed will be the justice of God, the challenge to contemporary thought and the connection between the prophets of Hebrew scripture and Jesus’ prophetic ministry. |
St. Francis Xavier
222 Willow Street
at Melrose Ave.
Saskatoon |
7 p.m.
Tuesdays,
March 13
&
March 20 |
Irene LeGatt
933-1108 |
Gisele Bauche |
You are God’s Beloved (1)
Did you know that you are God’s beloved? Using Henri Nouwen’s book Life of the Beloved and various scripture passages, we will experience God’s love for us, ground ourselves in God’s love, and know that we are God’s beloved. |
St. John Bosco
1202 Ave O S.
Saskatoon |
7 p.m.
Wednesday
March 7 |
Mona Fox
652-1045 |
Mona Goodman |
La thérapie Crânio-Sacrée (1) :
Cette présentation offre un survol sur la thérapie Crânio-Sacrée, qui par sa palpation douce, optimalise le fonctionnement du système crânio-sacrée et ainsi du système nerveux. Venez découvrir comment cette thérapie peut soigner des problèmes qui affectent l’apprentissage et le comportement. En mettant l’accent sur les bénéfices que la thérapie CS peut apporter aux jeunes et aux adultes, cette présentation offre un témoignage et une démonstration ainsi que des techniques ShareCare, des moyens de renforcer le mécanisme corporel d’autorégulation. |
Sts. Martyrs-Canadiens
1007 rue Windsor
Saskatoon |
7 p.m.
Tuesday
March 6 |
Sr. Dolores Bussiere
664-2957 |
Helene Grimard |
Spirituality and Social Justice (1)
How do we develop a balanced spirituality that includes a commitment to justice? How do we create a balanced activism that remains gospel-centred? This session explores these questions and how we can develop a “faith that does justice.” (Presented in French). |
Sts. Martyrs-Canadiens
1007 rue Windsor
Saskatoon |
7 p.m.
Tuesday
March 13 |
Marie Jean Will
933-0580 |
Gertrude Rompré |
The Theology of Elvis Presley (1)
Visiting different aspects of Catholic theology using the music of Elvis Presley.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
426 Ave J S.
Saskatoon |
7 p.m.
Thursday
March 1 |
Mary Jacob
653-4945i |
Blake Sittler |
Gladden My Heart, O Lord (1)
A common characteristic of our senior years is that of feeling vague guilt for things done or not done in one's earlier life. This session will explore ways to deal with these normal regrets and to experience "gladness of heart" (Psalm 86:4).
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Columbian Manor,
2940 Louise St.
Saskatoon |
2 p.m.
Wednesday
March 14 |
Sophie Lachapelle
373-8160 |
Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, osu |
Exodus for the Modern World: Today’s Tabernacles and Golden Calves (1)
The story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt is as mysterious as it is compelling. What do signs and plagues, stone tablets, instructions for building a tabernacle, and worshiping a golden calf have to do with our life today? In this exploration of Exodus, questions will be answered, and the ultimate meanings behind the Exodus stories and teachings will be applied to the modern world in a relevant way. |
Sacred Heart
Eston, SK |
10 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
Saturday,
March 10 |
Angeline Fleischfresser
962-4382 |
Wade St. Onge |
A Funny Thing Happened on My Way
Through the Bible: Humour in Scripture (1)
A search for the use of humour in the Old and New Testament and a discussion about the importance of making the Word relevant to people today. |
Christ the King
Foam Lake |
7 p.m.
Thursday
March 29 |
Candace Ruetz
272-4734 |
Blake Sittler |
Marriage and the Gift of Hospitality (1)
Christian hospitality is a gentle prophetic reminder of Christ’s desire to build community. Madeline and Peter will reflect on the gift of hospitality as a central element of the vocation of marriage. |
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Outlook |
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Feb. 14 |
Bill Paslawski
846-2161 |
Madeline & Peter Oliver |
Eucharist: Celebrating Christ Present (1)
Our understanding and personal spiritual growth by experiencing the Eucharist can be enhanced by meditating on three foundational events: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The video and guide offer us story and music meditation with messages presented by Fr. Tom Richstatter. These experiences of the Triduum feasts balance, enrich and invite us to be people who ‘remember’ and gather at the Eucharist to be the living presence of Jesus. |
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Outlook |
After 11 a.m. Mass and Brunch
Sunday,
April 1 |
Bill Paslawski
846-2161 |
Self Resourcing |
The Theology of Johnny Cash (1)
Visiting different aspects of Catholic theology using the lyrics of Johnny Cash. |
St. Athanasius
Perigord |
7 p.m.
Thursday
March 8 |
Sylvia Marquette
327-5736 |
Blake Sittler |
The Book of Revelations (2)
The Book of Revelation offers us hope and encouragement with the dawn of a new era, calling forth the Spirit within us to cry, “Come, Lord Jesus.” This workshop will explore the deep symbolism, fertile images, and mystery of God in the Book of Revelation. This book is a mirror in which we can see ourselves, our church and our constant temptation to accept the value of our culture as being identical to the value of the Gospel. |
Christ the King
Rose Valley |
11 a.m.
Saturday
March 17 |
Marion Sigstad
383-2910 |
Gisele Bauche |
The Seven Last Statements of Jesus (1)
A meditation of Jesus’ words from the cross leads us into the mystery of “letting go” and finding new life. |
St. Alphonse
Viscount |
7 p.m.
Wednesday
May 2 |
Cindy Bindfeld
944-4573 |
Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, osu |
