The Word of God in the Sacraments of the Church

Registration for the September Conference has now closed.

The Word of God in the Sacraments of the Church

For those who prepare people to celebrate Sacraments of Initiation

Friday September 15, 2017 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
and Saturday September 16, 2017 
from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Providence Spirituality Centre

1200 Princess St. Kingston, ON

Sponsored by the

Christian Initiation Committee, Ontario Liturgical Conference

A Consultative Body of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario

We are called to hear and reflect on the Word of God to more deeply become the word of God ourselves and proclaim it by our lives. This gathering will focus on the role of the Word of God in our lives as Catholics. We shall explore the place God’s Word has in the preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and first sharing in Holy Communion as well as the implications of having the Word of God at the heart of the initiation process (RCIA).

The conference is for all who prepare others to celebrate a sacrament of initiation including

Pastors and Deacons,

those who lead the parish RCIA,

parish leaders responsible for Baptism preparation for infants

leaders of the parish Confirmation Preparation

leaders of the parish First Communion Preparation

and all people who have a passion for God’s Word.

Cost

Option A $105.00 (Conference, Friday Night Social, accommodation on Friday, Supper on Friday, Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday)

Add $10.00 if registering after August 15^th.

Option B $50.00 (Conference, Friday Night Social and Saturday lunch)

Add $10.00 if registering after August 15^th.

Brochure and registration form available by clicking on Upcoming Workshops. 

A Formation Event in September 2017

The Word of God in the Sacraments of the Church

For those who prepare people to celebrate sacraments of initiation

Friday September 15, 2017 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

and Saturday September 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Providence Spirituality Centre

1200 Princess St. Kingston, ON

We are called to hear and reflect on the Word of God to more deeply become the word of God ourselves and proclaim it by our lives. This gathering will focus on the role of the Word of God in our lives as Catholics. We shall explore the place God’s Word has in the preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and first sharing in Holy Communion as well as the implications of having the Word of God at the heart of the initiation process (RCIA).

The conference is for all who prepare others to celebrate a sacrament of initiation including

Pastors and Deacons,

those who lead the parish RCIA,

parish leaders responsible for the Baptism preparation for infants

leaders of the parish Confirmation Preparation

leaders of the parish First Communion Preparation

and all people who have a passion for God’s Word.

Option A $105.00 *                                                                

Supper on September 15                                                       

Conference and Facility Fee                                                 

Accommodation at Providence Spirituality Centre ***

Breakfast, Lunch on September 16

Option B (commuters) $50.00 

Conference and Facility Fee

Lunch on September 16

*Add $10.00 if registering after August 15^th.

***The rooms at Providence Spirituality Centre do not have a private bathroom. There is limited availability so please register early.

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Thriftlodge Kingston (formerly the Peachtree Inn), located across the street from the centre. The cost is $99.00 (double occupancy) which includes parking, WIFI, continental breakfast. Reserve your room with Thriftlodge Kingston (1-800-706-0698) before August 15, 2017. When reserving your room please mention reference number 732-998038 or ask for the OLC Initiation group. 

Full brochure available after June 1, 2017 at http://olcinitiation.blogspot.ca 

click on Upcoming Workshops.

Email: olcrcia@gmail.com or call Catherine at 705 718 4808.

Called to Journey Together in Christ

Summer School for Liturgical Musicians and Parish Initiation Leaders  July 17 - 20, 2016

 

For more than 20 years the Music Commission of the Ontario Liturgical Conference, (a consultative body to the Assembly of Catholic Bishops) has offered a formation event for all parish liturgical musicians.  This year for the first time, the Music Commission and the Christian Initiation Committee both of the Ontario Liturgical Conference are joining together to offer a formation event.  You may access information about this event by clicking on Upcoming Workshops.

If you have any questions please send an email to olcrcia@gmail.com

Registration for The Role of the Whole Parish in Preparing Children and Adults to Celebrate Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist is closed.  If you have any questions please contact us by email at olcrcia@gmail.com

The Role of the Whole Parish

in Preparing Children and Adults

to Celebrate  Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Friday Sept. 18 - Saturday Sept. 19, 2015

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

2325 Liverpool Road, Pickering, ON 

Sponsored by the

Christian Initiation Committee,

Ontario Liturgical Conference

A Consultative Body of the Assembly of

Catholic Bishops of Ontario

The task of preparing children and adults to celebrate initiation is one of the joys and responsibilities of all the baptized.  Each parish, regardless of its size or the number of candidates preparing to celebrate a sacrament of initiation, is able to assist the baptized community in fulfilling their primary role.

This conference will explore the role of the parish Sunday assembly, the sponsor, godparent, and the parish leaders in preparing others to celebrate the Church’s rites of Christian initiation.

The conference will be of particular interest to:

·        Pastors, Deacons, Lay Pastoral Staff

·        Parishioners responsible for preparing others to celebrate

·       Baptism, Confirmation & First Eucharist.

·       Parish Initiation Team (RCIA) Members

·       Parishioners serving as sponsors / godparents.

·       School Personnel involved in immediate preparation for the sacraments of Confirmation & First Eucharist.

Cost:

Option A: $110.00  (Conference/ accommodation on Friday ,Supper on Friday, Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday, and Friday night reception). 

Add $10.00 if registering after August 1, 2015.

Option B: $50.00 (Conference / Friday night reception and Saturday Lunch).

Add $10.00 if registering after August 1, 2015.

Registration Forms will be available after April 15, 2015 online at olcinitiation.blogspot.ca or by email: olcrcia@gmail.com