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Our renewal program, A Time of Blessing, is designed for women who are seeking personal renewal, or are in a time of transition, or on leave from mission. We, the staff, are deeply committed to supporting and encouraging the personal freedom and empowerment of the women who come to Berakah. Thus, in recognition of, and respect for the uniqueness and freedom of each individual, our program invites participants to choose from among a variety of courses and weekend workshops, as well as to avail themselves of growth counseling, and spiritual direction, which are offered as part of the program. |
| Each woman thus personalizes her program in accordance with her own particular needs for personal, spiritual, emotional and intellectual renewal and growth. Of equal importance are the choices she makes in response to her needs in the areas of nutrition, exercise, rest and recreation. |
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To provide as much as possible for the differing prayer needs and styles of our participants, a variety of prayer experiences as well as Eucharist are offered on a regular basis. The program concludes with a retreat (directed or private), and an integrative process to assist participants in appropriating more fully the blessings of their renewal time as they continue their life journey. |
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Fall 2011 Courses |
Fall 2011 Weekend Workshops |
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Winter/Spring 2012 Courses |
Winter/Spring 2012 Weekend Workshops |
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| Art | Tammy Colby |
| Discovering the Core of My Identity | Claire Coll, CSC Pauline Plante, CSC |
| Encountering God in Our Experiences: Approaches to Personal Prayer I | Helene Coté, p.m. |
| Faithfilled and Free: A Contemporary Approach to the Creed | Mary Schneiders, OP |
| Holistic Growth: Discovering the Positive Power of Negative Emotions | Dorothy Landry |
| Holistic Growth: Means for Holistic Growth | Dorothy Landry |
| Invitation to Mystery: Introduction to the Universe Story | Norman Comtois, OMI |
| Living a Consecrated Life: A Seminar on Religious Life | Staff |
| Mid-Wives of Our Faith: Women in the New Testament | Mary Schneiders, OP |
| Mystics, Prophets and Leaders I | Staff |
| Putting on the Mind and Heart of Christ I | Rosina Bechard, FCSCJ |
| Sacred Gestures | Beverly Drolet |
| Spirituality of the Beatitudes | Helene Coté, p.m. |
| Where is God in an Emerging Universe | Norman Comtois, OMI |
| Who Do You Say I Am? Images of Jesus, Old and New | Mary Schneiders, OP |
| Advent Themes | Michael Crosby, OFM, cap. |
| Centering Prayer | Bill Sheehan, OMI |
| Communications & Listening Skills: Pathways to Healing & Wholeness | Helene Coté, p.m. |
| Day of Enrichment: What Does It Mean to be Holy Today? | Melannie Svoboda, SND |
| Personality Differences: Source of Conflict or Vitality? | Pauline Maurier, CSC |
| Roots and Wings: Past, Present, & Future of Religious Life | Nancy Schreck, OSF |
| Seasons of Our Lives: Seasons to Remember, to Cultivate, to Transform, to Celebrate | Marge Burkle, OSF |
| The Gift of Sexuality | Dorothy Heiderscheit, OSF |
| Art | Tammy Colby |
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Encountering God in Our Experiences:
Approaches to Personal Prayer |
Helene Coté, p.m. |
| Growing in Personal Solidity | Clair Coll, CSC Pauline Plante, CSC |
| Holistic Growth: Clearing the Way for Inner Freedom and Wholeness | Dorothy Landry |
| Holistic Growth: Living Life Fully | Dorothy Landry |
| Invitation to Mystery: Introduction to the Universe Story | Norman Comtois, OMI |
| Justice or Mercy? Wisdom in Moral Decision-Making | Claire Coll, CSC Mary Schneiders, OP |
| Living a Consecrated Life: A Seminar on Religious Life | Staff |
| Mid-Wives of our Faith: Women in the New Testament | Mary Schneiders, OP |
| Mystics, Prophets and Leaders II | Staff |
| Parables: Stories to Change Ourselves and Our World | Mary Schneiders, OP |
| Putting on the Mind and Heart of Christ II | Rosina Bechard, FCSCJ |
| Sacred Gestures | Beverly Drolet |
| Walking with Naomi and Ruth: Twelve Moments in a Woman's Life | Helene Coté, p.m. |
| Who Does the Cosmos Say that I Am | Norman Comtois, OMI |
| An Ancient Wisdom of Understanding Personality | Dorothy Landry |
| Celebrate Our Universe Story | Denise Turcotte, CSC
Marlene Bosch, CSC |
| Faith and Justice | Joseph Nangle, OFM |
| Holy Week Experience | Staff |
| Intimacy | Dorothy Heiderscheit, OSF |
| Sacred Map of Transformation | Dorothy Landry |
| Spirituality of Icons | Frances DeMers, CSC |
| Tending the Dream | Caroline Smith, SSMN |
| Using Our Gifts to Minister in the Spirit of Jesus | Pauline Plante, CSC Mary Schneiders, OP |
| Vows: Ties That Bind . . . Winds That Free | Patricia Farrell, OSF |
Descriptions of Many Course and Weekend Offerings
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RENEWAL SESSION |
Winter/Spring 2011 January 21 - May 13 |
Fall 2011 September 2 - December 15 |
Winter/Spring 2012 January 20 - May 10, 2012 |
Berakah offers the four to eight month renewal program described above as well as accommodations for shorter, personalized programs for women religious and all women who are seeking to foster deeper fidelity to self, God and world. If you are looking for an opportunity to renew yourself, yet cannot be free for four months, please contact us about attending part of our program.
Persons in pre-novitiate and novitiate formation may wish to use our four-month program as a component of their community's program. Our courses in scripture, theology, spirituality, religious life and personal growth can help provide a solid foundation for persons in the early stages of religious life, as well as enriching those seeking current updating at a later stage in their on-going formation.
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96 Fairview Road
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Phone: (603)435-7271
FAX: (603)435-6670
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