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Would you like the opportunity to learn new skills? Would you like to work more effectively in groups, - justice and peace, SCIAF, or other local church groups? Would you like to deepen the spirituality that underpins your Christian commitment?

• Posted on Oct 14, 2008

Our application to SCIAF for joint project funding has been successful. This means that we are now able to offer fully subsidised places on an adapted version of the well established and highly regarded course for the Integration of Life and Faith given by the Craighead Institute.
The course provides the basis for developing a social and pastoral ministry in groups, parishes and diocesan settings. It also offers rich opportunities for personal formation and growth. The only condition attached to what is in effect a free course is that you undertake to use what you have learned in the local church and community.
The title of the course will be A Faith that does Justice. The key social justice theme of the course, developed for the course by Justice and Peace, will be Refugees and Asylum which is a Justice and Peace priority. The great virtue of the Craighead course, however, is that the methodology used can be applied to any issue with equal validity.
The course will take place in the Craighead Institute in Rose Street in Glasgow. It consists of four modules, each given over a weekend (Saturday and Sunday, gathering 9.30am for 10am – 5pm, dates below) with a gap of about two months between each module. During this time, participants will be expected to meet three times in small, local ‘base groups’, to share and develop their learning. It requires a serious commitment of time and energy, but offers real benefits.
Places are limited and are likely to be filled quickly. If you are interested, the sooner you apply, the more likely you are to secure a place. If you wish to apply, or need any further information, please contact Justice and Peace Scotland, 65 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 2BX, 0141-333-0238 or office@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk

Description of the ILF Programme: ILF comprises 4 modules.

Module 1: Trust Building and Communication Skills: An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality (13-14 December 2008)
Aim: To develop interpersonal skills in listening, interaction in groups and facilitation
Content: The path to Discernment; The Principle and Foundation of God’s love; Trust Building; Listening & Communication Skills; Understanding Group Dynamics; Facilitating a Group; Keeping to Task

Module 2: Christianity and Social Concern (14-15 February 2009)
Aim: To assist one another in linking faith and justice through an understanding and knowledge of society and the social teachings of the Church with particular reference to the issue of asylum and refugees
Content: Understanding my own Faith Journey; Looking at the wider world; Justice/Injustice. Understanding: Perspectives/Bias/Stance i.e. how do I see things? How to do Social Analysis; Social Teachings on refugees and asylum

Module 3: The Word of God in Scripture, Life and Community (4-5 April 2009)
Aim: To link reality as we perceive it, the community in which we live and our faith story both in the Bible and in our lives.
Content: Understanding beliefs and values; Linking Scripture to life experiences; Images of God; Introducing Old Testament/New Testament; Theme of Liberation - Exodus; Prophecy/Kingdom: Church/Kingdom

Module 4: Looking more closely at Ignatian Spirituality: Prayer/Discernment/Action (20-21 June 2009)
Aim: To enable participants to explore pastoral methods for building the Kingdom of God today.
Content: Looking at Ignatian Spirituality; Power and Powerlessness; How can I exercise Power? Experiences of Prayer; Freedom to Act; Working together for the Kingdom of God

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