Continuing Education: Spirituality

Telesis Classes Winter/Spring 2013

Explore and discuss a variety of spiritual topics.

Are You Tracking with God?

Discovering God... Discovering You!

God Calling: Biblical Spirituality

Lifeshift: Work and the Spiritual Journey

Music and Spirituality: The Transcendental Nature of Music

The Sacred Art of Communication: Emotions

Sacred Circle

St. Patrick and Friends: Guidance from Celtic Saints

Wisdom of the East: Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism

Wisdom of the West: Judaism, Christianity, Islam

ARE YOU TRACKING WITH GOD?
Monday, April 15

The choices we make become the story of our lives, yet we seldom stop to ask the questions that shape the stories and discern whether God is in them. The word “discernment” has its roots in Greek meaning “to sift through” or “to sort out.” What a great time to stop and “sort out” the stories of your life in reference to God’s will. When the great spiritual writer, John English, was asked, “How do you know if it’s God’s will or your own?” his answer was, “What’s the difference?”

Instructor: Sister Rosemary Bonk, SSND; graduate of the Shalem Institute of Spirituality and the Spiritual Direction Preparation Program of the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse

TFT-303-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$32
Note: This class qualifies for the following clock hours: Methods/Psychology - Intermediate 2, Advanced 2; Maintenance-Intermediate 2, Advanced 2

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DISCOVERING GOD…DISCOVERING YOU!
Monday, April 29

This session will provide an understanding of the process and benefits of spiritual guidance. Spiritual guidance is for anyone who desires to grow closer in relationship with God and others and for those who desire to live life on a deeper, richer level. A spiritual guide invites you to talk about daily life—job, family, health and relationships—with the purpose of detecting God’s presence in it all. Such guidance is not the same as counseling or therapy so problem-solving is not its primary focus. The concern of the guide is to listen with unconditional love in a way that helps you discover your own spiritual path. 

Instructors: Sister Rosemary Bonk, SSND; graduate of the Shalem Institute of Spirituality and the Spiritual Direction Preparation Program of the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse and Jim Gill, MA, Certified Spiritual Guide, SSND Associate, Director of Child Ministry at St. Mary Catholic Church, Waukesha

TFT-520-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$32
Note: This class qualifies for the following clock hours: Methods/Psychology - Intermediate 2, Advanced 2; Maintenance-Intermediate 2, Advanced 2

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GOD CALLING:
Biblical Spirituality
Monday, April 8

What does the Bible have to teach us about spirituality—the way that we live faithfully and authentically? From Genesis to Revelation, the whole of the scriptures speak of a God who continually calls us into intimacy with the Divine. In this class we will explore the rich tradition of biblical spirituality which, thousands of years after it was first put forth, continues to speak to us today.

Instructor: Jim Gill, MA, Certified Spiritual Director, SSND Associate, Director of Child Ministry at St. Mary Catholic Church Waukesha

TFT-423-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$32
Note: This class qualifies for the following clock hours: Scripture - Intermediate 2, Advanced 2; Maintenance-Intermediate 2, Advanced 2

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MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY:
The Transcendental Nature of Music
NEW DATE! Wednesday, May 8

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” a quote by poet and author Berthold Auerbach, sums up the feeling we have when we listen to music. Join us for an evening that examines the spirituality of music, the five areas of music experience, the nature of the spiritual experience and when music creates a sacred space for us.

Instructor: Kathryn Rambo, MT-BC Board certified music therapist, OSB Oblate Benedictine Oblate Holy Wisdom Monastery Madison WI, Reiki Master

TFT-513-01
6:30 – 8:00 p.m./$32

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SACRED CIRCLE
Saturday, March 2

A sacred circle is a space that invites the soul to make itself known. Here you can experience a sense of “being alone together.” This is a time set aside to look at your amazing journey so far. In this space of trust you will reflect on images dealing with spring. Bring a journal and/or expressive art supplies if you desire. Materials will be available for your use. Using readings to spark your reflection, there will be time for pondering followed by sharing in groups of two on whatever you wish to share. The process of group listening will be based on Parker Palmer’s The Hidden Wholeness.

Instructor: Sr. Rosemary Bonk, SSND; graduate of the Shalem Institute of Spirituality and the Spiritual Direction Preparation Program of the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse.

TFT-516-01
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m./$36

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ST. PATRICK AND FRIENDS:
Guidance from Celtic Saints
Monday, March 11

Many of us know the whimsical stories of St. Patrick, but little is known about his actual life and the spirituality of the writings attributed to him. In this season of “wear’n of the green”, take some time to delve into the traditions surrounding Patrick, Bridget, Coluncille of Iona, the Venerable Bede and Hild of Whitby, whose lives and writings have spiritual messages for us today.

Instructor: Jim Gill, MA, Certified Spiritual Director, SSND Associate, Director of Child Ministry at St. Mary Catholic Church Waukesha

TFT-212-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./$32
Note: This class qualifies for the following clock hours: Theology- Intermediate 2, Advanced 2; Maintenance-Intermediate 2, Advanced 2

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