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As a means to share the many spiritual
and intellectual gifts that God has generously given to
the Sisters of Notre Dame, members of the province are
pleased to offer the Sharing our Gifts Speakers' Bureau
to the community.
To arrange for a speaker, contact the sister directly.
Since scheduling may be a challenge, please make arrangements
as early as possible. In some cases the speaker has recommended
an approximate length of time; usually this can be adapted
to the needs and interests of the group.
A stipend is optional, but greatly appreciated since it
will support the life and ministry of the Sisters of Notre
Dame. For destinations beyond the metropolitan Los Angeles
area, travel expenses need to be reimbursed.
It would be very difficult to make a comprehensive list
of topics, so please contact the SND Development Office
and an attempt will be made to accommodate your needs
with a speaker on topics similar to those listed here. |
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Bible Study - Apocalyptic
Sacred Literature |
| Speaker: |
Sr. M. Emilie
Ann Palladino or 818-342-4505 |
| Format: |
Lecture or workshop |
Intended
audience: |
Adults, Catechists, Elementary
or High school staff,
Parish staff, School parents |
| Description: |
An overview, analysis
and foundational perspective of the purpose of
apocalyptic literary forms in the Bible, for example,
the Book of Revelation;
Tools to read and understand it and ways of implementing
it in prayer |
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Bible Study - The
Bible As Prayerbook |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Regina Robbins
or 805-482-2755 X 1017 |
| Format:
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Lecture or workshop |
Intended
audience: |
Adults |
| Description:
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Various ways
of using the Bible for personal prayer and mediation
relative to themes affecting one's personal growth
and daily life: love, suffering, discernment,
petition, thanksgiving and more
[Topics can be adapted, such as introductory lectures
or a focus on an individual book of the Bible.]
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Bible Study - Scripture
101 (2 parts) |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Emilie
Ann Palladino or 818-342-4505 |
| Format:
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Lecture or workshop
(2 sessions) |
Intended
audience: |
Adults, Catecheists,
Elementary or High school staff,
Parish staff, School parents, Senior citizens |
| Description:
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A hands-on survey-lecture
of Sacred Scripture: What is Revelation?
The role of Scripture in liturgy; survey of the
Bible; translations; Scripture as a living source
of liturgical and private prayer
Participants will need their own copy of the complete
Bible. |
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Bible Study - Women
in Scripture |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Regina Robbins
or 805-482-2755 X 1017 |
| Format:
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Lecture or workshop |
Intended
audience: |
Adults |
| Description:
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Highlights of
selected passages and women of the Bible
Connecting our story as women in the church of
today with the vibrant and ingenious women in
the Old and New Testaments
Learning from them about God's great love and
our giftedness |
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| Topic/Title:
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Fundraising and Development |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Lisa
Megaffin or 805-495-6494 X382 |
| Format:
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Workshop or lecture |
Intended
audience: |
Adults, School parents,
Service organizations, Non-profit organizations |
| Description:
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Matching the "need
to give" with practical tools to meet the ongoing
challenge of resource development for a parish,
school or non-profit organization |
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Holistic Spirituality
in a Stressful World |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Lisa
Megaffin or 805-495-6494 X382 |
| Format:
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Lecture/Discussion/Workshop |
Intended
audience: |
High school Students
or Staff, College Students, Adult Groups |
| Description:
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This presentation
focuses on the various dimensions of a meaningful
spirituality, especially for adults trying to
gain balance in a world of stress. |
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| Topic/Title:
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Human Sexuality |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Carlann Paganelli
or 310-839-5289 X238 |
| Format:
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Workshop |
Intended
audience: |
Adults, Catechists,
Elementary or High School Staff, Parish Staff |
| Description:
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Foundations in human
sexuality |
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| Topic/Title:
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Leadership - The
Power of One |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Lisa
Megaffin or 805-495-6494 X382 |
| Format:
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Lecture, workshop
or retreat |
Intended
audience: |
Adults, Catechists
or other parish/agency ministers, High school/college
students, Parish staff, School parents |
| Description:
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Motivational presentation
which examines the true meaning of leadership
in the spirit of the Gospel as well as practical
applications for today, including goal-setting,
team-building, communication skills and motivation
techniques |
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| Topic/Title:
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Liturgy/Liturgical
Hospitality -
Greeters: The First Face of Liturgical Hospitality |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Emilie
Ann Palladino or 818-342-4505 |
| Format:
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Workshop (6 hours) |
Intended
audience: |
Adults, Parish staff |
| Description:
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Purpose of greeters,
role in liturgy, how to set-up the ministry in
a parish, following through on the ministry, tools
for the formation and preparation of greeters |
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Mother/Daughter Retreat |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Lisa
Megaffin or 805-495-6494 X382 |
| Format:
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Retreat (4 to 6 hours) |
Intended
audience: |
Mothers and high-school
aged daughters |
| Description:
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Reviews the
special needs of adolescent daughters and their
mothers--grandmothers, too!
Develops and practices ways to improve communication
skills
Includes prayer experiences |
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| Topic/Title:
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Retreat for Single
Young Adults |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Lisa
Megaffin (805-495-6494 X382)
Sr. M. Leanne Hubbard (805-495-6494 X311) |
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Retreat (1 to 2.5
days) |
Intended
audience: |
Single Young Adults |
| Description:
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Spend time with yourself
and your God--learn new methods of prayer and
discover new directions in your life! Topics
include discipleship, discerning life directions,
holistic balance, Scriptural prayer and reconciliation. |
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Vocation Discernment |
| Speaker:
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Sr. M. Judeen
Julier or 562-301-7373 |
| Format:
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Lecture |
Intended
audience: |
Adults, Catechists,
High school/college students students, Parish
staff |
| Description:
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Discerning a
call to the priesthood and religious life
Discovering "signs" pointing toward a particular
vocation
Answering such a call |
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