One of the great challenges of the Gospel is to embrace those who are different from us. At a time when different cultures are said by some to be the source of division, the wisdom of Sacred Scripture, the Church’s ancient living tradition, and the witness of faith communities today all testify to the contrary for in Christ, we become one. By providing some tools for listening to this body of Christ, which is the Church, this workshop explores the role of culture in our attempt to live out the values of the Kingdom of God. Various interactive learning methods such as presentations, small and large group discussion, as well as audiovisuals, will be engaged.
        The basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is the most visited pilgrimage site in the Western Hemisphere. Pope John Paul II acclaimed Guadalupe as the patroness of the American hemisphere. This day of our gathering will be dedicated to examining the ever-expanding writings on Guadalupe down through the centuries and her influence in both church and society. The workshops are intended for those who know little or nothing about Guadalupe as well as those who have experienced her and want to deepen their knowledge and appreciation.

Cada uno oía hablar en su propia lengua
Each one heard them speaking in his or her own language
Acts 2:6

Montserrat Hispanic Ministry Workshop:

Cultural Awareness in the Kingdom of God
May 27-30, 2008

The objective: promote growth in cultural awareness among people responsible for the Hispanic ministry in the Church. What does it mean to belong to the Kingdom of God, when we come from so many different ways of life?

Principle presenters:
        • Wednesday, May 28
        • Dr. Timothy Matovina, University of Notre Dame
        • Our Lady of Guadalupe: Faith, Theology, and Tradition

 

 


 

        • Thursday and Friday, May 29-30
        • Rev. Eduardo Fernández sj, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley
                •Culture and the Experience of Church

 

 

 


       

 

        o A workshop designed for: parish and diocesan staff, pastors, directors of religious education, directors of            Hispanic ministry, religious and seminarians.
        o The workshop will be presented principally in English.
        o The cost: $180. This includes all materials and meals, starting with supper Tuesday evening, May 27,
           and continuing through lunch on Friday, May 30.
        o Reserve your place:
                •$50 registration fee. (Balance due upon arrival.)
                •Checks payable to Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House.
                •VISA, MC and AMEX also accepted.
        o Deadline: Sign up by May 15. A $35 fee will be charged for late registration.
        o Lodging at Montserrat:
                •$180 for a single room.
                •$260 for two people in a double room. (Must register together.)
                •Reserve your room with a $50 deposit.

Tuesday Seminars
These seminars are open to the general public. The cost is $20 per seminar, but there is no charge for Montserrat Hispanic Ministry Workshop participants. Some seminars, as noted, will be presented in Spanish.

4pm: Round one

1. The Importance of The Eucharist, Evangelization, and Charity. Rev. Juan Molina
2. Responding to Hispanic youth & young adults effectively. Ed Lozano
3. RCIA as a Model of Evangelization for Hispanic Families. Nicole Bernal
4. La experiencia del retiro desde una perspectiva Latinoamericana. José Fetzer sj
5. Dying to live. A film forum. Joe Rodríguez

7pm: Round two

1. La importancia de la Eucaristía, La Evangelización y La Caridad, Rev. Juan Molina
2. Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, Cómo armar, coordinar y asesorar tu grupo, Ed Lozano
3. La quinceañera: A cultural rite of Catholic initiation. Rosa Jiménez
4. A Catholic Approach to Immigration. Rev. Nathan Stone sj
5. What happens when you open your parish to Spanish speakers, Nicole Bernal
6. The Invisible Mexicans of Deer Canyon. A film forum. Joe Rodriguez


Questions? Contact:
Rev. Nathan Stone, SJ
nstonesj@yahoo.com

To register, contact: Luz Restrepo
Retreat1@airmail.net
940-321-6020

Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
P.O. Box 1390
600 North Shady Shores Drive
Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
montserratretreat.org