Introductory Program

In our Introductory Program, you will learn the four simple steps of Centering Prayer. Then you will practice the prayer and learn more about how Centering Prayer affects your life. This Program consists of one introductory workshop and six continuing sessions, which provide a comprehensive follow-up to the workshop. A $25.00 donation for the entire program is appreciated.

THE WORKSHOP

The introductory workshop is divided into four conferences and two twenty-minute periods of Centering Prayer.

Conference 1 – Prayer as Relationship: This section focuses on the fact that any form of prayer expresses our desire to be in relationship with God and how Centering Prayer deepens that relationship.

Conference 2 – The Method of Centering Prayer: In this section the participants are taught the four guidelines of Centering Prayer. The first period of Centering Prayer occurs after this section.

Conference 3 – Thoughts and Use of the Sacred Word: This section focuses on the fact that thoughts will inevitably occur during Centering Prayer and how one can effectively handle them. A second period of Centering Prayer follows this section.

Conference 4 – Deepening Our Relationship With God: In this section the focus is on how the method of Centering Prayer deepens our relationship with God and how this ever deepening relationship is manifested in our daily life. During the workshop there are opportunities for questions and discussion as well as a morning break. The one day workshop typically begins at 8:30 am and ends at 12:30 pm.

The Continuing Sessions

The continuing sessions generally last 90 minutes. These sessions include a 20-minute period of Centering Prayer and video recordings of Fr. Carl Arico and Fr. Thomas Keating discussing the purpose, method, and fruits of Centering Prayer in depth. Following the video, we invite questions, insights, and faith sharing about the practice of Centering Prayer.

Would you like to arrange an Introductory Program for your Church, group, or organization? If you do, please contact Mary Williams at 760-822-3916 or at consdinfo@gmail.com 

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