2022 Spirituality Formation Booklet by Townsville Catholic Education

Table of Contents Introduction

Message from the Director

Spirituality Formation 2022

Before I Apply

How do I apply?

My Application:

2022 TCEO Spirituality Programs

Introduction to Christian Meditation Pearl of Great Price Spirituality in Leadership Lookout Retreat Ethel Creek Retreat Walk on Country Art Spirituality 1 Spiritual Wellbeing - Everyday Spirituality for the Teaching Profession Art Spirituality 2 Courage to Teach Courage to Lead Mission in Action Retreat – Service Learning Awakening: Finding your Spiritual Direction Discernment in Everyday Life Spiritual Direction - Attending to the Sacred Within: -

What does this invitation involve? How do I take up this invitation?

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Introduction This booklet contains the details of spirituality retreat formation opportunities in 2022 for school and system personnel. You are encouraged to read the rationale and conditions for each retreat carefully before applying for the program that best suits you. Just a reminder of why this is core to all we are and all we do: ● To be fully human we need to develop the spiritual dimension of the people who work in Catholic Schools. ● In a chaotic world, spiritual development can help sustain us. ● High levels of spiritual well-being are linked with high levels of hope and a positive outlook on life. ● The spiritual formation of our staff is paramount to continuing the Catholic Ethos of our schools. In Catholic Education, we are committed to this search for the mystery of God that can be found revealed in all the world of God’s creation. It is, therefore, the constant task of the Catholic School to ensure that we never forget our dignity and reduce our work and ministry to that of functionaries. “Spiritual formation in a Catholic Christian school invites people to see the realities of our world in new and life-giving ways. It calls them to recognise the presence of God in daily life experiences. Catholic school communities promote experiences, which assist students to live in healthy relationships, sensitive to the needs and gifts of others, based on the belief that to be human and to be Christian is to live in community. Such spiritual formation is transformational, leading to a richer connection with the presence of the Spirit who heals, reconciles, renews, gives life, bestows peace, sustains hope, brings joy and creates unity.” TCE RE Shape Paper 2019-2023

Message from the Director To be fully human we need to develop the faith and spiritual dimensions of the people who work in Catholic schools. The faith and spiritual formation of our staff is paramount to continuing the Catholic Ethos of our schools, and in Catholic Education, we are committed to this search for the mystery of God that can be found revealed in creation. Townsville Catholic Education invites all staff within the system to cultivate a spirit that directly influences the style and manner by which one leads their life. A commitment to good formation and learning experience requires that we are awake and aware of our experience by attending in a way that discloses meaning and allows wisdom to arrive within and without. The development of these formation programs builds on the good work already in evidence across our schools and allows individuals to grow and develop within the context of their own spiritual journey. Christian Spiritual formation is deeply personal and radically communal in its vision and praxis We live, work and teach in a different and changing world that sees us connecting with philosophical and cultural influences that present new challenges for the effective nurturing of our spirituality in a Catholic educational context. There is a challenge for our schools and system to engage all staff in positive ways in the mission of the Church, to proclaim the Good News of Jesus within the spiritual heritage of Catholicism. This is done through a Spirituality Retreat Program that is both connective and respectful of individuals and relates meaningfully to their contexts and backgrounds. I invite and encourage you to engage in the faith and spirituality formation and retreat opportunities in support of your professional learning plans for 2022. Details of all programs, prerequisites, and conditions are included in the following pages.

Louise Vella-Cox Director Catholic Identity & Indigenous Education Services

Spirituality Formation 2022 A retreat is an opportunity to withdraw totally from ordinary life; to be quiet and still; and to listen to life and to God through silence, scripture, reflection, contemplation, prayer, and liturgy. These days offer a unique opportunity for staff to take time out – to reflect on life, leading and teaching; to consider what it really means to be working with the Catholic education system, or to what it means to be ‘this particular’ teacher or school officer; to lead in ‘this particular way’; to explore the awesome responsibility and privilege of this vocation; to renew spirituality, and to meet the challenges of both work and life. The process of the retreats includes: ● Prayer and meditation ● Silence and stillness ● Engaging with Scripture and tradition ● Reflection ● Personal space and group activity ● Collegiality This year’s retreat program offers two levels of experience per retreat cluster theme: - Creative Spirituality (Levels 1 & 2) - Creation Spirituality (Levels 1 & 2) - Christian Meditation (Levels 1 & 2) - Indigenous Awakenings (Levels 1 & 2) - Courage (Levels 1 & 2) - Spiritual Wellbeing (Levels 1 & 2) - Spirituality in Leadership Middle and Senior Leaders are strongly encouraged to engage with TCE’s Spirituality Program as part of their ongoing professional learning and goal setting in their Professional Learning Plan (PLP). FAITH LEADERSHIP AND FORMATION Christian Meditation Retreats I pray

Indigenous Awakenings I awaken

Introduction to Christian Meditation

Walk on Country

Pearl of Great Price

Mission in Action

Creative Spirituality Retreats I create Art Spirituality 1

Art Spirituality 2

Courage Retreats I reflect

Courage to Teach

Courage to Lead

Creation Spirituality I connect

Lookout Retreat

Ethel Creek Retreat

Spiritual Wellbeing

Spirituality in Leadership I lead

Everyday Spirituality Awakening: Finding your spiritual direction

Voices and Visions - Catholic Schools in Conversation

Before I Apply: 1. Read thru each retreat program thoroughly 2. Read the prerequisites - do I meet these? 3. Check mandatory requirements and your ability to comply with these, e.g. how many years in Catholic Education, must live-in, be prepared to share accommodation, dormitory-style accommodation etc. 4. Check your availability to attend the retreat. A retreat is not the same as a training program. Staff are required to participate in the whole retreat, the process is important for the group and the individual. 5. Check your family, work, sport and other commitments carefully before you apply. Withdrawal or requests to attend part of the retreat or leave early are unfair on the group. 6. Take note of the closing date - 25 February 2022

How do I apply? 1. Consult your Principal, APRE or Line Manager before completing the application form. 2. Complete the electronic Application form for Spirituality Formation Program prior to Friday 25 February 2022. 3. In your application, you must make two choices. We will try to accommodate each candidate’s first choice, however, this may not always be possible. 4. Note that some programs are very specific as to who the retreat is designed for e.g. retreats marked ‘Open to all Staff” are open to all employees.

My Application: 1. Your electronic application is received by the RE Department. 2. Your Principal, APRE or Line Manager will notify you if your application has not been put forward by the school or department this year. 3. Shortlisting is made by the Director Catholic Identity & Indigenous Education Services on the basis of: ● School recommendations ● Mandatory requirements ● Number of places in each retreat ● Years of service with Catholic Education ● A mix of people from different schools 4. Wait for an e-mail from Chitra Madhavan to advise of the outcome of your application 5. Once you have received an email advising you of your acceptance into a program, you must then register on iChris. 6. Unsuccessful applicants will also receive an email advising of the outcome.

2022 TCEO Spirituality Programs Retreats/Meetings:

Dates & Days

Venue

Facilitator

iChris Code

Introduction to CM (CM Level 1)

17 & 18 March Thursday & Friday

House of Prayer

Marg Trevethan

RESP 2201

Introduction to CM (CM Level 1)

24 & 25 March Thursday & Friday

House of Prayer

Marg Trevethan

RESP 2202

28 & 29 April Thursday & Friday

House of Prayer

Marg Trevethan

RESP 2203

10 & 11 May Tuesday & Wednesday

Mercure

Br David Hall

RESP 2204

Lookout Retreat (Creation Level 1)

11, 12 & 13 May Wed, Thur & Friday

Gumburu

Paul Lucas & Fr Terry

RESP 2205

Ethel Creek Retreat (Creation Level 2)

18, 19 & 20 May Wed, Thur & Friday

Gumburu

Paul Lucas & Fr Terry

RESP 2206

Walk on Country (Level 2)

24, 25 & 26 May Tue, Wed & Thur

Winton

Indigenous Ed. Team

RESP 2207

Art Spirituality I (Level 1)

13 & 14 June Monday & Tuesday

House of Prayer

Marg Trevethan

RESP 2208

Art Spirituality I (Level 1)

20 & 21 June Monday & Tuesday

House of Prayer

Marg Trevethan

RESP 2209

Spiritual Wellbeing - Everyday Spirituality for the Teaching Profession

26 & 27 July Tuesday & Wednesday

House of Prayer

Marg Trevethan

RESP 2210

Art Spirituality II

28 & 29 July Thursday & Friday

House of Prayer

Marg Trevathan & Donna Benningfield

RESP 2211

Courage to Teach

3, 4 & 5 August Wed, Thur & Friday

House of Prayer

Greg Sunter

RESP 2212

Courage to Lead

8, 9 & 10 August Mon, Tues & Wed

House of Prayer

Greg Sunter

RESP 2213

30 & 31 August Tuesday & Wednesday

Mercure

Br David Hall

RESP 2214

4, 5, 6 & 7 Sept Sun, Mon, Tue & Wed

Good Shepherd Parish, Mt Isa

Fr Mick Lowcock & Indigenous Ed. Team

RESP 2215

13 & 14 October Thursday and Friday

House of Prayer

Marg Trevethan

RESP 2216

TERM 1

TERM 2 Pearl of Great Price (CM Level 2) Voices and Vision - Spirituality in Leadership: -

Life and Culture, Education & Formation, People & Vocation, Communion & Mission

Term 3

Voices and Vision - Spirituality in Leadership: -

Life and Culture, Education & Formation, People & Vocation, Communion & Mission

Mission in Action, Mt Isa Term 4 Spiritual Wellbeing - Awakening: Finding your Spiritual Direction Discernment in Everyday Life.

Introduction to Christian Meditation (Christian Meditation - Level 1)

OPEN TO ALL STAFF This retreat is offered twice this year. Applicants must indicate on their application which date they would like to apply for.

Prerequisites: ❖ Early career teachers are encouraged to attend ❖ No previous Christian Meditation experience required Dates:

17 & 18 March (Thursday & Friday) 24 & 25 March (Thursday & Friday)

Venue:

House of Prayer, 17 Thomas St, Pimlico QLD 4812

What to expect:

Meditation is a universal spiritual wisdom and a practice found at the core of all the great religious traditions. It leads the practitioner from mind to heart. In this retreat, we draw on the wisdom of the Christian tradition and discover a simple form of meditation, practised in the early Church, which benefits busy people in a fast-paced world. The practice of Christian Meditation is an expectation for students and staff in all our Catholic schools. Here is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the practice and the experience of Christian Meditation. This is a personal retreat and is not a workshop about teaching students to meditate. There will be time for stillness and silence, reading and discussion. The program will include opportunities to work through questions such as: - What is meditation? - Why do we meditate? - How do we meditate (skills)?

What To Bring:

Casual comfortable clothing Pen or pencil

Accommodation:

● Townsville residents will return home overnight. ● Single room accommodation will be at The Mercure, only for participants from outside of Townsville.

Travel & Transport:

Outside of the Townsville and Ingham areas, participants may need to complete some travel the previous evening - TCE policy does not recommend that participants drive too far in a day for safety reasons. Flights will be booked by the RE Admin Assistant.

RE Accreditation Hours:

10 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2201 (17 & 18 March) RESP 2202 (24 & 25 March)

Pearl of Great Price (Christian Meditation - Level 2) “This is the first, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness.” Mary Oliver

OPEN TO ALL STAFF Prerequisites: ❖ Staff must have attended an Introduction to Christian Meditation Retreat (Level 1) ❖ Must have completed three years of service in our schools or system ❖ Senior Leaders are strongly encouraged to apply Dates:

28 & 29 April (Thursday & Friday)

Venue:

House of Prayer, 17 Thomas St, Pimlico QLD 4812

What to expect:

This retreat will give you the time to attend to your soul. The program will include opportunities for participants to engage at a deeper level with their inner life, read, journal, experience periods of stillness and silence, and practice Meditation. We will learn about the history of Meditation within the Christian tradition, its benefits for everyday life, and practise leading others in meditation.

What To Bring:

Casual comfortable clothing

Christian Meditation – Your Daily Practice Fr Laurence Freeman (handed out at Retreat 1)

Accommodation:

Townsville residents will return home overnight. For those travelling from out of Townsville, you will have single room accommodation at The Mercure, Townsville

Travel & Transport:

Participants coming from out of Townsville and Ingham areas may need to complete some travel the previous evening - we do not recommend that participants drive too far in a day for safety reasons. All flight bookings will be made by the RE Admin Assistant.

RE Accreditation Hours:

10 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2203

Spirituality in Leadership Voices & Visions - Catholic Schools in Conversations

OPEN TO MIDDLE & SENIOR LEADERSHIP ONLY Prerequisites: ❖ Open to Middle and Senior Leaders who have completed five years of teaching in Catholic Schools ❖ This retreat is offered twice this year. Applicants must indicate on their application form which dates they would like to apply for. Dates:

10 & 11 May 2022 (Tuesday & Wednesday) 30 & 31 August 2022 ( Tuesday & Wednesday)

Location:

Mercure Townsville, 166-194 Woolcock Street, Townsville, QLD 4812, Australia

What to expect:

Voices and Visions is of particular value to the ongoing formation of Middle and Senior Leaders in our Catholic schools and system. The overall aim is to encourage greater understanding and engagement in the common collaborative task we share - that of the Catholic education and formation of young people, especially when it comes to Enhancing a Catholic School Identity. Through reflection and conversation, participants will be encouraged to explore themes in an open, experiential and inclusive manner.

Accommodation:

To Bring:

Townsville residents will return home overnight. For those travelling from out of Townsville, you will have single room accommodation at the Mercure, Townsville. -

An open mind A willing heart

RE Accreditation Hours:

10 Hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7

iCHRIS Codes:

RESP 2204 (10 & 11 May) RESP 2214 (30 & 31 August)

Lookout Retreat (Creation Spirituality - Level 1) The world around us is filled with wonder and mystery. Every leaf, raindrop or mountain trail holds within it the meaning we seek (Pope Francis…Laudato Si #233)

OPEN TO ALL STAFF Prerequisites: ❖ Must have completed 2 years of service in our schools or system ❖ Moderate level of fitness – long walks are included ❖ No previous Creation Spirituality Retreat necessary Dates:

11, 12 & 13 May 2021 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

Venue:

Gumburu Environmental Centre, Short Road, Paluma QLD 4816

What to expect:

The program will include opportunities to withdraw from ordinary life and engage with presentations and new Catholic Church teachings. Participants will participate in Prayer, Eucharist, meditation and reflection using creation, the Gumburu rainforest and world heritage areas of Paluma as stimulus. 2 - 3 hour mountain trail walks are part of the group experience.

What To Bring:

Own bedding Sleeping bag or doona Towels, Pillow Sunscreen, Hat Warm clothes

Wet weather gear Walking boots/shoes Water bottles Insect repellent (non-aerosol) Torch

Accommodation:

Dormitory style (shared accommodation) at Gumburu

Travel & transport:

Participants can car-pool or travel to Paluma by small buses provided by TCE. You will not have to drive if you would rather not. Outside of the Townsville and Ingham areas, participants may need to complete some travel the previous evening - we do not recommend that participants drive too far in a day for safety reasons. All flight bookings will be made by the RE Admin Assistant.

RE Accreditation Hours:

15 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2205

Ethel Creek Retreat (Creation Spirituality Level 2) Of many spiritual traditions, Environmental Spirituality is most appropriate for our times as it encourages the integration of modern science and faith beliefs. (Pope Francis Ch 4. Laudato Si)

OPEN TO ALL STAFF Prerequisites: ❖ It is recommended that participants would have attended Lookout Retreat (Creation Spirituality 1) ❖ Must have completed three years of service in our schools or system ❖ Moderate level of fitness – long walks are included Dates:

18, 19 & 20 May 2022 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

Venue:

Gumburu Environmental Centre, Short Road, Paluma QLD 4816

What to expect:

What To Bring:

Through prayer, the Eucharist, meditation and reflection participants will draw on the wonder and mystery of God’s creation through an authentic encounter with nature. Using the Gumburu rainforest and world heritage areas of Paluma as stimulus, participants will engage in opportunities to reflect on readings related to eco-spirituality and modern Catholic teachings. Participants will experience silence and stillness. Opportunities to engage in long walks will form part of the program for this retreat. -

Accommodation: Travel & transport:

Own bedding Sleeping bag or doona Towels, Pillow Sunscreen, Hat Warm clothes

Wet weather gear Walking boots/shoes Water bottles Insect repellent (non-aerosol) Torch

Dormitory style (shared accommodation) at Gumburu ● Participants can carpool or travel to Paluma by small buses provided by TCE. You will not have to drive if you would rather not. ● Participants coming from out of Townsville and Ingham areas may need to complete some travel the previous evening - we do not recommend that participants drive too far in a day for safety reasons. Accommodation will be provided for the night before. ● All flight bookings will be made by the RE Admin Assistant.

RE Accreditation Hours:

15 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2206

Walk on Country (Indigenous Awakenings Retreat - Level 2)

OPEN TO ALL STAFF Prerequisites: ❖ Must have completed 5 years of service in our schools or system ❖ Senior Leaders are strongly encouraged to apply ❖ Ability to travel by plane from Townsville to Winton or travel by car from Mount Isa and Cloncurry ❖ Using one’s own vehicle will not be an option Dates:

24, 25 & 26 May 2022 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)

Venue:

Winton

What to expect:

This retreat is an opportunity for participants to take time out of their daily lives, to experience the vastness and openness of the channel country around Winton. Participants will have the opportunity to walk on country with a local Elder to places that are sacred and of historical and cultural significance to Indigenous people. Staff will explore the spirituality associated with the channel country. There will be time to be still and practise deep listening or Dadirri, and time to pray and journal while experiencing the awe and wonder of God’s creation - through Hebrew, Christian and Indigenous stories while incorporating science and geology.

What To Bring:

Accommodation:

Dormitory style shared accommodation

Travel & transport:

Bible Towels Sunscreen Hat Water bottle Warm clothes Fly/insect repellent

Walking Shoes Day pack to carry things Torch Suitable clothing for walking outdoors and some walking up hills, loose gravel e.g. Long sleeves and pants for sun protection

Arrangements will be made for participants to travel to Winton by plane. Participants are to make their way to Townsville prior to the flight. Cloncurry and Mt Isa participants will drive to Winton by hire car.

RE Accreditation Hours:

15 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2207

Art Spirituality 1 (Creative Spirituality - Level 1)

OPEN TO ALL STAFF Prerequisites: ❖ Must have completed 2 years of service in our schools or system ❖ No prior Art or Spirituality experience is necessary Dates:

13 & 14 June 2022 (Monday & Tuesday) 20 & 21 June 2022 (Monday & Tuesday)

Venue:

House of Prayer, 17 Thomas St, Pimlico QLD 4812

What to expect:

The Creativity and Spirituality Retreat is where Faith meets the Arts. This retreat offers a natural and tranquil environment for reflection, friendship and creative prayer. Step away from the busy pace of life and find rest and renewal for the soul in the experience of stillness and presence. Take time to nurture creativity and reverence life.

What To Bring:

Casual comfortable clothing

Accommodation:

● Townsville residents will return home overnight. ● Single room accommodation will be at The Mercure, for those from outside of Townsville only

Travel & Transport:

Outside of the Townsville and Ingham areas, participants may need to complete some travel the previous evening - we do not recommend that participants drive too far in a day for safety reasons. All flight bookings will be made by the RE Admin Assistant.

RE Accreditation Hours:

10 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2208 RESP 2209

“When we look with eyes of wonder we see more deeply into the beauty of ‘ordinary’ things.”

Daniel O’Leary

Spiritual Wellbeing - Everyday Spirituality for the Teaching Profession An interactive process for exploring spirituality in everyday life. “When you regain a sense of your life as a journey of discovery, you return to rhythm with yourself. When you take the time to travel with reverence, a richer life unfolds before you.” John O'Donohue.

OPEN TO EARLY CAREER TEACHERS AND TEACHERS NEW TO THE CATHOLIC SYSTEM Dates:

26 & 27 July 2022 (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Venue:

House of Prayer, 17 Thomas St, Pimlico QLD 4812

What to expect:

A Christian vocation has been described as a “life dream” or a life project unfolding. Our experiences in the profession can provide us with a developmental pathway and a conversation with life that will reveal us to ourselves. This program is an opportunity to explore the awesome responsibility and privilege of a vocation and to renew spiritually to meet the challenges of work and life.

What To Bring:

Casual comfortable clothing

Accommodation:

Townsville residents will return home overnight. For those travelling from out of Townsville, you will have single room accommodation at The Mercure, Townsville

Travel & Transport:

RE Accreditation Hours:

10 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2210

Art Spirituality 2 (Creative Spirituality - Level 2)

OPEN TO ALL STAFF Prerequisites: ❖ Staff must have previously attended Introduction to Creativity &

Spirituality Retreat (Level 1) ❖ Must have completed three years of service in our schools or system

Dates:

28 & 29 July (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Venue:

House of Prayer, 17 Thomas St, Pimlico QLD 4812

What to expect:

The Creativity and Spirituality Retreat is where faith meets the arts. “When you regain a sense of your life as a journey of discovery, you return to rhythm with yourself. When you take the time to travel with reverence, a richer life unfolds before you.” John O'Donohue. This retreat offers a natural and tranquil environment for reflection, friendship and creative prayer. Step away from the busy pace of life and find rest and renewal for the soul in the experience of stillness and presence. Take time to nurture creativity and reverence life

What To Bring:

Casual comfortable clothing

Accommodation:

Townsville residents will return home overnight. For those travelling from out of Townsville, you will have single room accommodation at The Mercure, Townsville.

Travel & Transport:

RE Accreditation Hours:

10 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2211

Courage to Teach (Courage Level 1)

OPEN TO TEACHERS, MIDDLE LEADERS AND SENIOR LEADERS Prerequisites: ❖ Must have completed three years of teaching in Catholic Schools Dates:

3, 4 & 5 August 2022 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

Venue:

House of Prayer, 17 Thomas St, Pimlico QLD 4812

What to expect:

Courage to Teach® is a program for the personal and professional renewal of teachers. In large-group, small-group, and solitary settings, “the heart of a teacher” is explored, making use of personal stories, reflections and insights from poets, storytellers, and various wisdom traditions. Courage to Teach: ● renews heart, mind, and spirit through the exploration of the inner landscape of a teacher’s life ● reconnects to one’s identity and integrity—identifying and honouring gifts and strengths, and acknowledging limits ● Helps teachers create safe spaces and trusting relationships in their schools, with their students and colleagues, and within their communities.

What To Bring:

Pen Casual comfortable clothing

Hat Comfortable walking shoes.

Accommodation:

Townsville residents will return home overnight. For those travelling from out of Townsville, you will have single room accommodation at The Mercure, Townsville

Travel & Transport:

RE Accreditation Hours:

15 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2212

Courage to Lead (Courage Retreat - Level 2)

OPEN TO MIDDLE AND SENIOR LEADERS ONLY Prerequisites: ❖ Must have completed five years in Catholic Schools System ❖ Middle and Senior Leaders encouraged to apply Dates:

8, 9 & 10 August 2022 (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

Venue:

House of Prayer, 17 Thomas St, Pimlico QLD 4812

What to expect:

Sustainable, courageous leadership hinges on your ability to know your own values and act on them. When you’re true to yourself and true with others, that authenticity translates into trust. And trustworthy relationships translate into more effective, wholehearted leaders, teams and results. Courage to Lead® is a program that will transform your leadership, helping you ignite your courage to lead from within. Through storytelling, reflection and facilitated discussions, you’ll have an opportunity to reflect on your work, renew your energy and passion, and strengthen your leadership.

What To Bring:

Pen Sunscreen Casual comfortable clothing

Hat Comfortable walking shoes Insect repellent Umbrella/raincoat

Accommodation:

Townsville residents will return home overnight. For those travelling from out of Townsville, you will have single room accommodation at the Mercure, Townsville

Travel & transport:

RE Accreditation Hours:

15 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2213

Mission in Action Retreat – Service Learning (Indigenous Awakenings 1)

OPEN TO ALL STAFF Prerequisites: ❖ Must have completed five years of service in our schools ❖ Attendees travel by plane only (no driving unless living in Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Winton). Dates:

4, 5, 6 & 7 September 2022 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

Venue:

Good Shepherd Parish, Mount Isa -

Operating out of the Good Shepherd Catholic Parish Meeting Room, 17 Stanley St, Mt Isa.

Visiting local community service groups.

What to expect:

The program will include opportunities to explore local issues in the Townsville diocese, empowering staff and communities in living the works of mercy and making the gospels real in a contemporary world. During the retreat, there will be opportunities to listen to and join in with people who are involved in works of charity and solidarity and to reflect upon and develop skills in this regard. This will renew the focus in our schools on the areas of charity, advocacy, solidarity, action for justice and reflection upon action in the light of the Gospels.

What to Bring:

Journal Comfortable, warm and casual, street clothing that is suitable for cooking, serving a meal, sitting/working outdoors. (No label-obvious clothes to be worn). Closed-in comfortable shoes Hat, sunscreen lotion. Warm clothes, scarves, etc. (The mornings and evenings can get cold and windy in Mt Isa, however, it does warm up during the day so bring something that you can layer and take off if it gets too warm).

Accommodation:

Single room accommodation at the Spinifex Hotel, 79 Marian St. Accommodation provided only for participants who do not reside in Mt Isa.

Travel & Transport:

For participants travelling into Mt. Isa flights and accommodation and email details will be sent out closer to the date.

RE Accreditation Hours:

15 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iCHRIS Code:

RESP 2215

Awakening: Finding your Spiritual Direction Discernment in Everyday Life Take an adventure with St Ignatius. Learn a discernment process for listening to goodness, the mysterious love that permeates all creation and draws us to be part of a great and life-giving world inspired by love and mercy.

OPEN TO EXPERIENCED TEACHERS, MIDDLE LEADERS AND SENIOR LEADERS.

Prerequisites: ❖ Teachers and leaders with 4 or more years in Catholic Education. Dates:

13 & 14 October 2022 (Thursday & Friday)

Venue:

House of Prayer, 17 Thomas St, Pimlico QLD 4812

What to expect:

This program is an opportunity to explore ● The process of discernment? ● How I listen and find direction in life? ● Ways to recover a contemplative spirit

What To Bring:

Casual comfortable clothing

Accommodation:

Townsville residents will return home overnight. For those travelling from out of Townsville, you will have single room accommodation at the Mercure, Townsville

Travel & Transport: Participants coming from out of Townsville and Ingham areas may need to complete some travel the previous evening - we do not recommend that participants drive too far in a day for safety reasons. All flight bookings will be made by the RE Admin Assistant. RE Accreditation Hours:

10 hours

Professional Standards:

AITSL - ST 2, 4, 6 & 7

iChris Code:

RESP 2216

Spiritual Direction - Attending to the Sacred Within Watch video Spiritual Direction offers a safe relationship with a trained spiritual companion (Director) in a comfortable, confidential space that provides encouragement to reflect on daily life, hopes, challenges, joys and struggles. It is an invitation into a spiritual conversation and an opportunity to become more attentive to the presence of the sacred in daily life. The process is "gentle, genuine and sacred. The joy of the encounter is not just being listened to by the spiritual companion, but also having the opportunity to listen to your own heart." The House of Prayer, in partnership with Townsville Catholic Education Office, would like to invite you to experience Spiritual Direction as part of your personal and spiritual formation.

What does this invitation involve? ● TCEO will sponsor two Spiritual Direction sessions for any staff who wish to experience Spiritual Direction. ●

As Spiritual Direction is a personal and confidential service, taking part will not contribute to professional development hours.

How do I take up this invitation? Contact Brianne at the House of Prayer to make an appointment with a Spiritual Director (at a time that would suit you) by phone on 4728 9861 or by email at sdformation@tsv.catholic.org.au. Please don’t hesitate to contact Brianne if you have any questions.

Spiritual Direction - Attending to the sacred within

2022 Spirituality Formation Booklet

Articles inside

Message from the Director

Introduction