Local Group Formation Programs & Modules
Light
This resource offers an introduction to the 2024 Association theme ‘First Light: Reveal the Spirit’. Readers will be invited to consider the invitation to be ‘light of the world’, and through reflection on the story of Moses and the burning bush, practice the art of ‘paying attention’.
Contact: Andrea Grant | andrea.grant@marists.org.au
WIsDOM
This resource presents Mary Magdalene as a ‘wisdom teacher’, drawing on reflections from Sr Joan Chittister osb and Rev. Cynthia Borgeault. Reflecting on the ministry of Mary Magdalene, readers will be invited to consider the role of wisdom teachers in their own lives and how to promote that practice within their own ministry.
Contact: Andrea Grant | andrea.grant@marists.org.au
SPIRIT SHINING THROUGH
Spirit Shining Through explores the theme of Charism as the freely given gift of God shared through the Holy Spirit. Using the concept of Light and Colour, this workshop connects the Spirit as the First Light and the many charisms are the colours expressed through the many saints, martyrs, founders who reflected the Spirit in their respective historical contexts.
Duration: 40-50 minutes.
This program is facilitated by a member of the MLF team.
Contact: Br Tony Leon | tony.leon@marists.org.au
CREATED + CALLED
This set of resources is designed to be used with Local Groups to reflect on the theme ‘Created + Called - a revolution of love and tenderness’. Download full resource here
Called by Mary’s YES
Explore how Mary, Our Good Mother, is a model to our daily lives
Walking the Walk
Reflect on the nature of God’s love for us and how we can respond to this Christian calling by living authentically
The Potter’s Hands
Consider how we are Created and Called – Moulded by God
Rejoicing in Our Call through Discernment
A gift we must implore
Drawn
An exploration of our emerging vocational call
- Download Drawn PowerPoint here
- Download Drawn Keynote here
- Download Drawn cards here
You Are Not Needed Here
A lifetime of wisdom on service, family spirit and presence
COMPANIONING MARIST LIFE
The purpose of the Companioning Marist Life program is to strengthen vocational leadership in the Marist Association by equipping Local Coordinators to support the life and vitality of Local Association Groups, and to assist Local Coordinators to deepen their understanding of the Local Group as a:
Table of Inclusion
Family of Companions
Stream of Spirituality
The two, 1 hour sessions will be run in person or through Zoom depending upon geographic situations and work commitments.
Download ‘Companioning Marist Life' Here
GROWING THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY
‘Growing the Spiritual Family - Marists for the World’ is an initial Formation Program for members of the Marist Association which explore the following core questions:
What is God asking of Marists in Australia today?
Who in the future will deliberately and consciously bring witness to and lead these particular works of the Church?
How do we build and lead life-giving, meaningful and Christ-centred community between all committed Marists in the future?
How do we best provide and resource the nurturing of our spirituality and develop a culture of spiritual formation?
The six modules are separate, yet connected. The intention is for them to be a source of reflection that will fuel rich dialogue between Marists.
the blessed ordinary
One hour Spiritual Formation sessions for local groups in the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat. It includes two x one hour sessions each with a session outline, handouts, suggested readings and keynote/powerpoints. Each session follows a similar outline with the invitation for those in Local Groups to adapt the material appropriate to their local context.
Session 1: The Music of Holiness In Our Everyday Lives uses a framing document: the 2018 apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis entitled Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad)
Session 2: Family. A Homemade Holiness engages us with the joys and challenges of being a family of faith in the Twenty First Century.
THE VISION STILL HAS TIME
The Vision Still Has Time Reflection Series is a series of seven reflections written by Brother Mark O’Connor FMS that focuses on our humanity, faith, seeking God, compassion, prayer and the state of our hearts. Each Scriptural reflection is framed with questions to invite readers to a deeper point in their selves, where they can find the love and peace of Christ and Mary, his first disciple.
The program aims to provide the opportunity for ongoiong spiritual reflection and provide a space of engagement and connection.
Download here: The Vision Still Has Time
Contact: MLF Team | mlf@marists.org.au
HAIL MARY: REFLECTIONS ON THE ROSARY
Hail Mary: Reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary provides a series of articles written by Br Mark O’Connor FMS.
Focused on a selection of the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous mysteries of the Rosary, this collection sensitively addresses the Marian mysteries in the contemporary context of our post-modern world. Each article is followed by a number of questions for personal enrichment in a variety of parish and school settings. They are suitable for use individually or collectively, with small or large groups, within one or over several sessions or as an opening prayer reflection.
Download here: Hail Mary: Reflections on the Rosary
Contact: MLF Team | mlf@marists.org.au
