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Pathways Course 2010

Are you interested in Exploring Your Faith?

Would you enjoy being part of a group where you can freely discuss issues related to God, Faith, Life and Ministry?

Then Pathways might be what you’re looking for!

In May of this year, 33 participants, drawn from various parishes in Cork city and county, completed the inaugural Pathways programme in Cork and received their certificates from All Hallows College, Dublin in a special ceremony which Bishop Buckley attended.  Those who completed the two-year programme were warm in their praise of the experience with one woman commenting:
‘Pathways helped me to have a more grounded faith, to make new friends and to be more aware of the gifts that I can bring to ministry’

We are now inviting people who would like to take part in the forthcoming programme, starting on 22nd September 2010, to contact us.

The Pathways: Exploring Faith and Ministry programme, which was first established in Dublin over 25 years ago, seeks to create a space where people can gather and reflect together on issues related to Life, Faith and Ministry.  It draws on the experience and wisdom of the participants as well as providing input on theological and spiritual issues which will hopefully help participants to explore their own faith with greater confidence.  Participants also have an opportunity to take part in a retreat as part of the programme each year.   No special qualification is required for those who wish to participate – simply an openness to learn and to participate in the group.

The programme will take place in St Finbarr’s College, Farranferris, in Cork City on Wednesday nights, from 7.30 to 10.00 pm beginning on 22nd September and running to mid-May (with breaks to coincide with school breaks). This course involves no exams or written assignments and is open to all adults interested in exploring their faith and being part of a learning group. 

The cost of the programme each year is €320 but this can be paid in parts over the course of the year.  Special consideration is also given to those who may have difficulty meeting this cost.

The Pathways: Exploring Faith and Ministry programme is organised by the Diocesan Office for Adult Religious Education in co-operation with, and with accreditation from, All Hallows College Dublin. 

 

For more information contact:
Anne Francis:             abfrancis@eircom.net      087-2282134
Seán O’Sullivan         are@corkandross.org      021-7336053   /   087-2151894

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