- This course is an experiential learning course. It is an action-reflection model of learning. Unlike most academic courses, it emphasizes a self-awareness process and practice in ministry. This learning process combines didactics, the student’s experience and opportunities to reflect, peer consultation, participation, and written work.
- The goal of this course will be to integrate, at a deeper level, the spirit of the New Evangelization in their ministry. This can be done through various forms of ministry:
- Ministering to the Sick and the Homebound,
- Providing catechetical sessions for baptized Catholics returning to the Church in order for their child(ren) to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation.
- Providing catechetical sessions for couples returning to the Church in order to marriage in the Church.
- Offering a follow-up meeting with new parents whose child was recently baptized.
These name but a few ideas; the list of outreach ministry needs at the parish level is extensive. Be prepared to discuss various options with your Parish Pastoral Team Supervisor; your ministry must be approved by your Supervisor prior to moving ahead with it.
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION REPORTS
(300 – 350 words) submitted to Professor Bernardine Ketelaars by 3:00 p.m.
October 23, 2014; November 20, 2014;
February 12, 2015; March 12, 2015.
Final Paper ( 5-7 pages) Due: April 7, 2015
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION GROUP 7:00 P.M.
LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM
FACILITATOR: Reverend Denis Grecco
October 20, 2014; November 10, 2014;
February 9, 2015; March 16, 2015.
CONTACT INFORMATION: bgketela@uwo.ca
Phone: 519.432.1824, ext. 203
Office: St. Peter's Seminary, Room 232
Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
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- THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION FORMATION SEMINAR –The Art of Theological Reflection
Monday, September 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
- Complete the Release of Information form.
- Complete Student Learning Contract Objectives - identifying areas of needed personal, pastoral, and professional growth. How these objectives are to be accomplished is to be discussed with your Placement Supervisor.
- Meet with the Director of Field Education to review objectives for growth prior to beginning ministry. [Please contact me directly to schedule an appointment prior to September 19th.]
Weeks of visitation:
1st Semester:
Sept. 15-21, Sept. 22-28, Sept. 29-Oct. 5, Oct. 6-12,
Oct. 13-19, Oct. 20-26, Oct. 27-Nov. 2 (Fallow Week), Nov. 3-9, Nov. 10-16, Nov. 17-23, Nov. 24- 30, Dec. 1-5
2nd Semester:
Jan. 5-11, Jan. 12-18, Jan. 19-25, Jan. 26-Feb. 1,
Feb. 2-8, Feb. 9-15, Feb. 16-22 (Conference Week),
Feb. 23-Mar. 1, Mar. 2-8, Mar. 9-15, Mar. 16-22,
Mar. 23-27
- Four Theological Reflection Reports (two per semester).
- Four Group Theological Reflection Formation Evenings (two per semester).
- Parish Pastoral Team-supervisor submits a written evaluation to Director of Field Education at the end of the academic year.
- The completed Student Learning Contract and Accountability Form are to be submitted to the Director of Field Education by Thursday, April 9, 2015.
- Meeting with Director of Field Education to review the goals and objectives at the end of each semester.
Year-End Theological Reflection Paper: (5-7 pages) to indicate how one has integrated The Art of Theological Reflection and developed an integrated pastoral identity.
Mode of Evaluation: Pass or Fail
To receive a Pass Grade the requirements are:
- Four theological reflection papers submitted timely (Late submission is regarded as fail)
- Year-End Theological reflection paper
- Completion of student learning contract objectives
- Evaluation from the parish pastoral team-supervisor.
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