Lay Enrichment PROGRAM

Immaculate Heart of Mary Shrine and Centre in Cache Creek opens many possibilities for spiritual growth in the Diocese. One project was to initiate a Lay Enrichment Program  for men and women in the Diocese who recognize their baptismal call to share in the salvific mission of the Church through a life of service to all people.

The program is intended to offer our lay people a chance to:

1. study their faith in the areas of scripture, theology, morality, liturgy, social justice and spirituality;
2. help one's growth in prayer, spirituality and a sense of Christian community;
3. help acquire general and specific skills necessary for the various ministries in the church; and
4. help develop self-confidence, a deep personal faith and the ability to relate to others.

some examples of Topics:

 Apologetics: Papacy, scripture and faith alone, black legends, Mary and the saints  
 

The sessions are held on the first weekend of the month (October to May) at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shrine and Centre in Cache Creek beginning Friday evening and ending Sunday after lunch.

This program is designed for people who:

• are active in the practice of their faith and have the desire to learn more about it
• desire to deepen their commitment to Jesus Christ through a deeper prayer life and become more involved in the work, which Christ entrusted to the Church.

Everyone, regardless of educational background, may apply. All that is required is a love for God and the Church and a desire to learn and to serve others. The cost of the program is shared by the participants, the parish that sponsors them, and the Diocese through Faith in Action.

Session Dates:      Topic:                                              Presenter:                                             Registration Form:
Mar 5-7                 Lenten Retreat                                 Most Rev. David Monroe                                    form