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W elcome

W elcome. Gratitude for your service and witness Invitation to day Gift of Catholic School Beauty of the school calendar Christ in the Classroom Foundation - School Retreat Fall 2017. Intentional Catholicity. Takes nothing for granted Thoughtful and planful.

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W elcome

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  1. Welcome • Gratitude for your service and witness • Invitation to day • Gift of Catholic School • Beauty of the school calendar Christ in the Classroom Foundation - School Retreat Fall 2017

  2. Intentional Catholicity • Takes nothing for granted • Thoughtful and planful

  3. The Great Mysteries of the Faith at School

  4. Incarnation Eucharist Paschal Mystery Trinity

  5. The Great Mysteries • The Incarnation • The Trinity • The Paschal Mystery • The Eucharist

  6. Four Moments • Historical or doctrinal (then) • Current Importance (now) • School life (school) • Personal life (individual)

  7. Our Process • Short quote and narrative to read and silent reflection • Presentation • Writing prompts (in booklet in silence) • Structured discussion • Large group (tell me something you heard…)

  8. The Incarnation • Biblical roots in Christmas story • In the history of religions, Jesus taking on our flesh is scandalous

  9. Incarnation

  10. Reflection Prompt on the Mystery of the Incarnation -Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, CSC

  11. Incarnational Moment • Italian School Lunch video clip

  12. For Reflection • In what ordinary events of school have you sensed God’s presence and grace? • In what ordinary events of your own life upon reflection have you sensed God’s presence and grace? • How can we make the reality of the Incarnation more alive at school?

  13. Incarnation Eucharist Paschal Mystery Trinity

  14. Reflection Prompt on the Mystery of the Trinity -Frederick Buechner, Secrets in the Dark

  15. The Trinity

  16. The Trinity

  17. Starbuck’s Coffee • Schultz: Starbucks article…Katie Couric ask Howard Schultz • People hungry for a connection • 3rd place (work and home are 1st and 2nd). Don’t do quick coffee – come in...have some sophistication; deep sense of cmty, hunger for belonging • We don’t sell coffee; we sell commmunity • Come! Identify and experience your commonality with others

  18. Thomas Merton • Trappist monk of Gethesame Abbey • A Revelation: March 18, 1958 that led him to redefine him monastic identity with greater involvement in social justice issues. He was “suddenly” overwhelmed with the realization that he loved all these people who were “walking around ...shining like the sun.”

  19. Mystical Vision in Louisville

  20. Merton • 4th and Walnut experience • Oneness of human family - community • Injurious behavior no longer looked appealing • Gentleness became a sign of spiritual strength

  21. School Implications • Community is at the heart of who we are because of who God is. • Relationships matter. • We are most like God when we are in community.

  22. In God’s eye, We are one • Same origin and common destiny • Representation from non-Christian perspective • Video: Balinese Monkey chant

  23. For Reflection • What relationships are a source of blessing and strength for you? • What relationships are a cross for you? • What behaviors are needed to protect, animate, and heal relationships?

  24. Incarnation Eucharist Paschal Mystery Trinity

  25. The Paschal Mystery

  26. Reflection Prompt on thePaschal Mystery 1 Corinthians 15:17

  27. Paschal Mystery

  28. Paschal Mystery • Video: Lead India – The Tree

  29. For Reflection • What aspect of school life is in need of a death and resurrection? • What happens in your ministry that is Paschally Mysterious, where good has emerged even from suffering or tragedy? • Describe a situation at school that would benefit from a deeper participation in the Paschal Mystery? • What aspects of your own life and ministry need to die so that something new can rise?

  30. Incarnation Eucharist Paschal Mystery Trinity

  31. The Eucharist • Central Mystery - One Mystery • Source & Summit of Christian Life • All the great mysteries wrapped up into one

  32. Celebrating the Eucharist in a Catholic School

  33. The Eucharist

  34. General Instruction of the Roman Missal • Goes through Mass in order • Options and standards • Filled with information Source: General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)

  35. Celebrating the Eucharist • Sacraments are actions, not things • Theme: the dying and rising of Jesus • Bread and wine (take this all of you and eat…drink...) Bread and wine; Eat and drink body of Lord as Christ present • Music • Service music (Mass parts) vs. four hymns • Psalms, Alleluia, Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, Amen, Lamb of God • Tone painting (music that communicates what your are trying to sing) • Breathing, heartbeat, and community

  36. Celebrating the Eucharist • Posture • Gestures • Colors • Universal Prayers (Prayers of the Faithful) • “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord with your life.” Source: General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)

  37. For Reflection • What has been your experience of Mass at various times in your life? • What has helped you to become a more active participant in the celebration of the Eucharist? • Describe some ways in which the school can strengthen the celebration of the Eucharist.

  38. Incarnation Eucharist Paschal Mystery Trinity

  39. Sending Forth • Impact of the Great Mysteries on each of us and our Catholic school. • How are we living Catholic Identity in supporting the call to missionary discipleship amongst our school community? • How do we understand and communicate the school as a ministry? • Takeaways from the day • Close today with prayer…“Our Father”

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