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Interested in networking with other Catholic professionals?
After the November 25 Theology on Tap session on "Living Your Faith in the Corporate World", Adam Padzik will be holding a 30-minute focus group for those interested in providing feedback and opinions on the formation of a brand new networking group: The Young Canadian Catholic Professionals.
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Friendship with the Poor
On October 28, Paul Robson, Jesuit theology student at Regis College, spoke to an audience of young adults at Theology on Tap about being a missionary working with Bhutanese refugees in Nepal. His work as an English teacher in the refugee camp was an important part of the Jesuit formation process. Through his exposure to a different culture and the opportunity to be a leader, Paul grew in his ability to give more of himself.
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Canticle of the Creatures
The Faith Connections Hike and Prayer on October 5, 2013, focused on St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures. The hike took us through two distinct landscapes: urban Toronto and natural Riverdale Park. As we walked along the edge of the park, we had a view of the trees in the park and, in the distance, the buildings of the downtown core.
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From Gangland to Promised Land: An Evening at Theology on Tap
I have to admit that when I first heard the topic of John Pridmore’s talk for the September 30th Faith Connections’ Theology on Tap, I was both intrigued and intimidated. Intrigued because I had never heard someone give a personal witness about such a dark topic, and intimidated because I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to relate to his story. I had no need to worry; although John’s story is very different from my own, there is a current running between them both: God’s love. John explained that part of his conversion was coming to understand that he is loved by God.
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Being Disciples of the New Evangelization
On May 27, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, spoke to a full audience of young adults at Theology on Tap about "The New Evangelization and the Year of Faith: The Challenges of the Contemporary Church." His Eminence explained seven facets of what it means to be a disciple of the Lord in the context of the New Evangelization: Call, Relationship, Variety, Conversion, Community, Vision, and Mission.
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A Farewell and a Return
My deepest gratitude to everyone for these wonderful months at Faith Connections. It was a great opportunity to interact with young adults and work in a ministry that is dear to my heart. I hope to remain in touch as I will remain a Faith Connections volunteer. I look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Blessings,
Héctor Acero FerrerIt has been a blessed year indeed! My son, Liam, is quickly approaching his first birthday and it has been a privilege to spend his first year at home with him.
Now, as a strong extrovert who loves Faith Connections, I’m excited to be back! I am looking forward to connecting with all of you. If you are a young adult looking for resources on your faith journey (volunteer opportunities, a spiritual director, fellowship groups) please do not hesitate to contact me. If you run a young adult ministry and have ideas for collaborating, I look forward to chatting.
See you all soon,
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Habemus Papam, habemus domum
It has been an exciting week for Faith Connections! It was with great enthusiasm that we followed the conclave and the election of Pope Francis. We join with the Holy Father in welcoming a renewed focus on the poor, peace and creation as suggested by his name and his recent public appearances. We thought you might be interested in seeing a couple of interviews that our Interim Program Director, Héctor Acero Ferrer (as a Masters student at Regis College) had with CTV News during the conclave and as a part of a panel after the election.
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Greetings from Héctor
Greetings!
My name is Héctor Acero Ferrer and I am delighted to be joining the Faith Connections team as Interim Program Director. My sincere gratitude goes to The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Toronto for this opportunity to work in ministry with youth and young adults across the GTA.
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A Farewell from Kelly
Dear Faith Connections Community,
Though I was greatly looking forward to serving all of you as Program Director of Faith Connections until March 2013, I could not pass up an opportunity that has come up for me. I will be headed to the West Coast to build a youth and young adult office for the Diocese of Victoria! I’m very excited about this opportunity.
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Prayer Formation and Leadership Opportunity
Burning Bush: Prayer Companion Teams – East and West
Let’s Hike & Pray Together! Jesus often hiked up mountainsides to be in prayer with the Father. Prayer hikes provide opportunities to practice spiritual disciplines such as prayer and meditation and to foster an awareness of, an appreciation for, and stewardship of God’s creation. This means that in order to better profit from Hike & Prayer activities we need to learn to become more of aware of God's presence and His gifts to us.
Faith Connections would like to provide the opportunity for Young Adults to plan and present Hike & Prayer events, and to learn to do so by creating an intentional prayer community that will foster faith formation. The mission of the team is to help other Young Adults to benefit from the Hike & Prayer events by preparing and guiding the walks. Each team of 4-8 people will meet twice a month to learn about their faith, different prayer styles, and to plan Hike & Prayer events that will help others have heartfelt experiences of God's love for them as they hike.