Six Weeks a Jesuit
June 20- August 3, 2008
New York City
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Bronx, NY; Manhattan, NY; and Jersey City,
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"Six Weeks a Jesuit" is open to men who have maintained
contact with their vocation director and are currently discerning a possible
call to the Society of Jesus. Participants
must be willing to commit themselves to a summer of serious and intentional
prayer, work, reflection and fun. |
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Application: |
Completed applications are due by May 2, 2008.
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- ORIENTATION (June 20-22) - Participants will gather at the Ciszek
Hall Jesuit Community in the Bronx on Friday evening, June 20th. During
the weekend orientation, facilitators will discuss details about
the apostolates, living in Jesuit community and expectations for prayer.
There will also be time for reflection, prayer, and relaxation.
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- COMMUNITY - During the program participants will live in a Jesuit community
in Manhattan or the Bronx where they will participate in Jesuit life,
ministry and prayer. They will also receive a small stipend.
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- APOSTOLIC EXPERIENCES - The apostolic experiences of the
summer involve working with economically challenged middle school
students in a Higher Achievement Program (HAP) or a Nativity
model middle school summer program.
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- CONFERENCES - Each week participants will gather for a conference
designed to illuminate different aspects of Jesuit life. Topics for
these conferences will include Ignatian prayer and discernment and other
topics of interest to men in discernment.
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- FAITH SHARING - Participants will gather for weekly faith sharing
coordinated by the program facilitators.
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- REFLECTION - During the Six Weeks, there will be regular times for
prayer, sharing and socializing with Jesuits and the other participants
in the program. There will also be one weekend set aside for retreat
and reflection upon experience. Finally, the program will conclude
with a weekend of sharing and evaluation for all participants.
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| If you are
interested in participating in Six Weeks A Jesuit,
please contact your Vocation Director or Area Coordinator to request
an application.
Completed applications are due by May 2, 2008. |
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