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Lay Formation program
The Lay Formation Program is about forming people by
learning more about our faith,our
belonging to a vibrant Catholic community,
deepening our relationship with God, and
increasing our prayer life.
The Lay Formation Program is now accepting new applications for the two year Diocesan program beginning September 2010.
Please contact The Lay Formation office at the Catholic Pastoral Centre 242-1500 and speak with Kathy Hitchings and Mona Goodman.
 The Great Water Blessing Lay Formation forms a person through facilitated learning about one's Catholic faith (scripture, spirituality, theology, morality, sacraments, Trinity, images of God, social justice, ecumenism, ministry, and so forth), a deepening of one's relationship with God through spiritual growth by experiencing a variety of prayer forms to enhance prayer life and intensifying a strong faith community by sharing and journeying with others in faith.
This transformation happens over a 2 year progression one weekend a month from September to June. Can you commit to your relationship with God, your Catholic faith, and your prayer life? Come and journey with us!
Registration Information
If you have any questions about the Lay Formation Program, please contact:
Kathy Hitchings or Mona Goodman
Catholic Pastoral Center
Phone: (306) 242-1500, 1-877-661-5005
Fax: (306) 244-6010
Email: layform@saskatoonrcdiocese.com
About the Program
 2009 Celebration
- Began in 1987 inspired by Vatican II's call to the laity to 'be church'.
- Length: 2 Years
(10 weekends per year from September to June)
- Commitment to each and every weekend required by participants.
- Participants are invited to live-in and experience Christian community life at Queen's house Retreat & Renewal Centre.
- Shared formation experience with the Eparchy of Saskatoon (first offered in 1999) and with Aboriginal Catholics from Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Keewatin-Le Pas Diocese (inaugural class was missioned June 7, 2009).
- In 2004, a Native Dialogue Group was formed to make the Lay Formation Program more welcoming and sensitive to the needs of the Aboriginal People who were coming to participate in the program.
- The Aboriginal Stream Lay Formation program began in the fall of 2007, offering Aboriginal, First Nations, and Metis people from Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Keewatin-Le Pas Dioceses an opportunity to deepen their Catholic faith within their own cultural framework with a focus on Native spirituality.
- Core Catholic courses bring together east and west, aboriginal and non-aboriginal as they deepen their faith and understanding of God.
- Cost is shared with the Diocese, parish, and personal contribution or bursary.
- Over 600 Catholics have graduated.
- Participants represent the diversity of the church coming from various walks of life, places, and ages both from within the diocese and beyond.
The Lay Formation Program offers:
Catholic Faith
- Grow in understanding of the Catholic Faith: Scripture, theology, sacraments, morality, liturgy, social justice,spirituality, ecumenism, enculturation.
- Participate in Eucharist, seasonal liturgies and the Hours.
Spiritual Growth
- Commit to a personal prayer life.
- Discover prayer forms, prayer temperaments, and small prayer groups.
- Deepen personal gifts and self confidence.
- Experience transformation to justice, compassion, and peace.
Community
- Share meals, enjoy social time, develop friendships that last a life time.
- Join Formation Alumni
- Bring Christ to our communities through action.
"The Lay Formation Program was something I had considered for several years. The
thought of 20 weekends away for two years was a little bit of a deterrent. I'm so glad that
I opted to come. My faith is growing deeper, I'm learning more about the church I love,
and our group is getting closer and becoming more of a community. There is a lot to
learn and we have many good laughs." (Alumni)
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