Spiritual Exercises

During the season of Lent, the Parent Faith Formation will offer a six-week journey through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius for parents. This journey consists of a series of meditations, prayers and contemplative practices to help the parents deepen their relationship with God. Vice President of Miission and Ministry Mr. Gary Marando and Mr. Jeff Sullivan, SJ, of the Campus Ministry department will be the presenters for the evenings. Each session will begin with a group discussion about the previous week's prayer assignment, followed by small group discussions on reflection points on the theme for the week. The evening will conclude with a guided meditation based on St. Ignatius' imaginative prayer. Each participant will be asked to keep a prayer journal and pray for 30 minutes each day through the six-week program.

First Principal and Foundation
Session one marks the beginning of our spiritual quest and delves into the mystery of God's unconditional love.

Our role in creation
Session two explores the meaning in our existence and the failture of the human family to respond to God's love.

The Class of Jesus: Do we follow?
Session three explores the person and life of Christ, as well as our call to discipleship and friendship with Jesus.

Passion and Death of Jesus
Session four marks our quest to know Christ more intimately, love Him more passionately and follow him more faithfully.

Resurrection of Jesus
Session five explores the ultimate expression of God's love for us.

Contemplation to attain God's Love
Session six encourages us to contemplate and respond to God's love for us.