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Open Programs

For people working toward various levels of Catechist Certification (Click Here for Details) , we are happy to let you know that many ofSpirituality of the Catechist our programs qualify for credit in the Catechist Certification by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. You will see a small icon like the one at right. When you mouse over the icon, a note will appear that tells you the category for which a program qualifies.

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Contemplative Groups

 

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INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP TO CENTERING PRAYER (086-124)
Facilitators:
Molly Keating  & Reverend David Muyskens
Date: July 20, 2013; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Info/Register: Click Here

 

 

Spirituality and Movement

FELDENKRAIS METHOD ®/AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT ® (086-007)
Facilitator: Sister Mario Pavoni, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher ®
Dates: Mondays: January 7–June 24; 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 per class, payable at class time.
Info/Register: Click Here

 


 INTRODUCTION TO CHAIR YOGA (086-101)
Instructor:
Susan Duesbery, adjunct at DCM and Western Michigan University
Dates:
June 13 and August 8, 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost:
$20.00
Info/Register:
Click Here to register for both sessions

 

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA (086-102)
Instructor:
Susan Duesbery, adjunct at DCM and Western Michigan University
Date:
August 28, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost:
$10.00
Info/Register:
Click Here

 

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Instructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM adjunct and adjunct instructor at Western Michigan University
Are you interested in yoga, but would like a gentle class to begin? Then Chair Yoga is for you.  In this safe and supportive class you will gently move your body using a chair to help you cultivate flexibility, strength and balance. The chair will serve to assist you in exploring seated movements, standing/balancing poses, and as a tool to help you get up and down from the floor (should you need assistance). Deep breathing and rest will be woven throughout.  You will leave feeling refreshed and energized, yet calm and relaxed.  No need to be self-conscious.  This is a for people who would like to know more about yoga and are reluctant to go to a general class.
Find out if chair yoga is for you. Come to one or all sessions. Cost is $10.00 per session if you register in advance online or by phone 616.514.3325.  Walk-ins are welcome but price at the door is $12.00. Click on the date, or dates, below and register now.  We look forward to seeing you in this new class. Classes are held from 4:00-5:00 pm on the below dates. (No class in July.)
Cost: $10.00 each: walk-ins welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session.
Info/Register:    (086-113) June 13, 2013  || (086-114) August 8, 2013

 

SUMMER YOGA CLASSES

YOGA: SUMMER SERIES  1 – BASICS (086-103)
Instructor: Susan Duesbery, adjunct at DCM and Western Michigan University
Dates: Thursdays, May 2-June 20; 7:00–8:15 p.m.
Cost: $80.00 per series of 8 sessions–walk-ins welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session.
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YOGA: SUMMER SERIES 1 – BEYOND BASICS  (086-104)
Instructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM adjunct and adjunct instructor at Western Michigan University
Dates: Thursdays, May 2-June 20;  5:30–6:45 p.m.
Cost: $80.00 per series of 8 sessions–walk-ins welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session.
Info/Register: Click Here

YOGA: SUMMER SERIES  2 – BASICS (086-105)
Instructor: Susan Duesbery, adjunct at DCM and Western Michigan University
Dates: Thursdays, July 11-August 29; 7:00–8:15 p.m.
Cost: $80.00 per series of 8 sessions–walk-ins welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session.
Info/Register: Click Here

YOGA: SUMMER SERIES 2 – BEYOND BASICS  (086-106)
Instructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM adjunct and adjunct instructor at Western Michigan University
Dates: Thursdays, July 11-August 29;  5:30–6:45 p.m.
Cost: $80.00 per series of 8 sessions–walk-ins welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session.
Info/Register: Click Here

 

Spirituality of the CatechistCOME WALK WITH ME (086-122) 
Facilitator:
  Zulema Moret, Expressive Language Specialist, Spiritual Director, Poet.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2MORET.ZULEMA-157X157-DS013; 9 am – 5 pm
Cost: $30.00 (includes lunch)
Info/ register: Click Here

Spirituality of the CatechistPRAYER WALKING IN NATURE (086-120)
Facilitator:
Zulema Moret
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013; 9 am – 12 pm
Cost: $10.00
Info/ register: Click Here


Spirituality of the CatechistWALKING AND PRAYING IN THE LABYRINTH (086-121)
Facilitator:
Zulema Moret
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013; 2 pm -5 pm
Cost: $10.00
Info/ register: Click Here

Interfaith Understanding

 

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MARY/MARYAM: A CATHOLIC/MUSLIM CONVERSATION (086-118)
Presenters:
Ghazala Munir and Mary VaccaroContent of the Faith
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
Info/Register: Click Here

 

 

General Programs

 

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME: DO WHAT? (086-082)
Presenter: Father Anthony Gittins, CSSp Father Anthony Gittins, CSSpSpirituality of the Catechist
Dates: Wednesdays: May 29; 7:00–9:00 P.M.
Cost: $20.00
Info/Register: Click Here

 

 

 


MARY, MOTHER OF GOD 086-095)
Instructor:
Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP, Director Dominican Associate Life
Location: Dominican Center at Marywood
Dates: June 10-14; 8:30 a.m.-12 Noon
Cost: $200.00
Info/Register: Click Here

 

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Presenter:
Joachim Lally, CSP ~ Paulist Priest, Artist and Musician
Mondays: July 8 and 15, 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $30.00.   Info/Register: Click Here
Spirituality of the CatechistComo Enamorarse de Dios
 (086-117)
Presentado  por
Joaqin Lally, CSP, Paulist Priest, Artist, Musician.
Martes: 9 y 16, de Julio, 7:00-9:00 pm
Costo: $30.00.   Información/Inscripción: Haga clic en este enlace

 

HepperMarstenDiscerning Truth the Quaker Way – Introduction   (086-108)
 Presenters: Mark Hepper and Walt Marston
Thursday: July 11, 7:00-9:00 pm || Cost: $15.00. || Info/Register: Click Here

Discerning Truth the Quaker Way: Clearness Committees (086-107)
Presenters: 
Mark Hepper and Walt Marston
Thursdays:
July 11, 18, 25, 7:00-9:00 pm || Cost: $40.00. || Info/Register: Click Here

 



THE SEASONS OF MY SOUL: SUMMER RHYTHMS (086-119)
(An experiential evening workshop for women)
Facilitator:
Janice Lynne Lundy, Dominican Associate, Spiritual Director, and Author
Tuesday:
July 16, 6:30-9:00 pm
Cost:
$25.00
Info/Register:
Click Here

 

Retreats

Spirituality of the CatechistJOURNEY INTO SILENCE: SIX-DAY RETREAT (086-059)
Saint Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, MI

Facilitator: DCM Adjunct Staff
Dates: Sunday June 9, 5:30 pm dinner–Friday, June 14 at 3:00 pm
Cost: $395.00 single occupancy and meals
Info/Register:Click Here

TWO WEEK DIRECTED RETREAT PRACTICUM FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS (086-096)
Facilitator:Nancy Brousseau, OP, MDiv, DMin
Location: St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI
Dates: Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 14.
Cost: $1,395.00 ($150.00 non-refundable deposit with registration). Balance due prior to beginning Practicum.
Info/Register: Click Here 

 


SUMMER RETREAT: WRITING AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE  (086-088)

Facilitator: Janice Lynne Lundy, Dominican Associate, Spiritual Director and Author
Location: Dominican Center at Marywood
Dates: Friday evening June 21, 6:00 pm through Sunday, June23 at Noon.
Cost: $135.00
Info/Register: Click Here

 

 


Spirituality of the CatechistBEYOND WORDS, ICONS AND PRAYER RETREAT (086-089
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Facilitator:
Diane Hamel, Iconographer
Location: Dominican Center at Marywood
Dates: Moday-Friday; June 24-28; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Icon: Christ the Blessed Silence
Cost: $300.00 includes continental breakfast, lunch and art supplies
Info/Register: Click Here

Spiritual Formation

Spirituality of the CatechistFOUNDATIONS IN SPIRITUALITY (088-207)
Dates: Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 23, Dec 14, Jan 18, Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 12, May 17. (9:30 am-4:30 pm).
Cost: $600.00. You may register here online with your $50.00 non-refundable deposit. The balance may be paid quarterly. There is also a required Book of Readings that may be purchased the first day of class for $100.00
Info/Register: Click Here

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION PRACTICUM

  • YEAR ONE  (088-208)
    Dates: Sept 6/20, Oct 4/18, Nov 8/22, Dec 6/20, Jan 3/17, Feb 7/21, Mar 7/21, Apr 4/25, May 2/16
    Cost: $2,000 each year for 90 class hours per year (price includes meals and snacks).
    Info/Register: Click Here
  • YEAR TWO (088-209)
    Dates:  Sept 13/14, Oct 11/12, Nov 15/16, Dec 6/7, Jan 10/11, Feb 14/15, Mar 14/15, Apr 4/5, May 9/10
    Cost: $2,000 each year for 90 class hours per year (price includes meals and snacks).
    Info/Register: Click Here

SPIRITUAL COMPANIONING  (088-210)Spirituality of the Catechist or Methods
Dates:
Tuesdays: 6:30-9:30 pm, Sept 17, Oct 1 & 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 14 & 28, Feb 18, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 22, May 20.
Cost: $575 each year for 12 three-hour sessions (36 class hours).
Info/Register: Click Here

FACILITATING CONTEMPLATIVE GROUPS (088-219)
Dates:
Wednesdays: 6:30-9:00 pm, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14.
Cost: $345 for 9 sessions. If an organization sends two participants, the cost is $300.00 class hours per year. If you are taking advantage of the multiples discount for organizations, please call 616.514.3325 to register.
Info/Register: Click Here

DOMINICAN SPIRITUALITY (086-055)Spirituality of the Catechist
Cost:  $200.00 (scholarships available). Cost includes continental breakfast and down-the-line lunch.
Note: The first meeting, is a retreat on Sunday, Sept 29 from 2:00-6:00 pm; subsequent classes meet on the following Saturdays from 9 am-1:30 pm, Oct 19, Nov 23, Dec 14, Jan 18, Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 26 and May 17
Info/Register: Click Here

A Taste of Fall – 2013

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CHAIR YOGA – FALL SERIES 1 (086-023)
Instructor:
Susan Duesbery, adjunct at DCM and Western Michigan University
Dates: 
September 5 through October 24; 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost:
$80.00
Info/Register: Click Here

TUESDAY TABLETALK: WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? (086-072)
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 6:00-8:00 pm
Panelists: Aly Mageed, MD ~ Sheldon Kopperl, PhD ~ Fred Stella ~ Thea N. Leunk
Cost: $10.00
Info/Register: Click Here

THE SEASONS OF MY SOUL: FALL RHYTHMS (086-040)
Facilitator :
Janice Lynne Lundy, Dominican Associate, Spiritual Director and Author
Date: Thursday, September 19, 6:30-9:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
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INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP TO CENTERING PRAYER (086-124)
Facilitators:
Molly Keating  & Reverend David Muyskens
Date: September 21, 2013; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Info/Register: Click Here

 

THE SPIRITUALITY OF BEAUTY (086-029)
Presenter:
Diane Zerfas, OPSpirituality of the Catechist
Date: Monday, Sept 23, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 17, Apr 14, May 12
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $200.00
Info/Register: Click Here

BREATHE AND BE WELL (086-025)
Instructor:
Susan Duesbery, adjunct at DCM and Western Michigan University
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $10.00
Info/Register: Click Here

WALKING A SACRED PATH: FALL LABYRINTH WALK (086-026)
Instructor:
Susan Duesbery
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Info/Register: Click Here

CHAIR YOGA – FALL SERIES 2 (086-024)
Instructor:
Susan Duesbery, adjunct at DCM and Western Michigan University
Dates:
October 31 through December 19; 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost:
$80.00
Info/Register:
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GUIDED IMAGERY FOR HEALTH AND HEALING (086-027)
Instructor:
Susan Duesbery, adjunct at DCM and Western Michigan University
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $15.00
Info/Register: Click Here