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“Faith Connections, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, welcomes young adults 18-39 to engage in activities that generate spiritual growth and community-building.”
The following content is retained for archive purposes only. For the latest information please visit the Faith Connections website.
| Sister Thérèse Meunier, Director Phone: 416-250-3105 Email: tmeunier@csj-to.ca “We provide opportunities for young adults to grow spiritually and encourage them to use their individual gifts to benefit the world” |
Vanessa Nicholas, Coordinator Phone: 416-222-1101 Ext. 276 Email: faithconnections@csj-to.ca “As a young adult I share many of your hopes, interests and spiritual needs and I look forward to journeying with you in faith.” |
WHAT: a program of outreach to adults ages 18-39 where speakers provide opportunities for conversation on thought-provoking topics.
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Mad Hatter Olde British Pub (Map)
4646 Heritage Hills Blvd. Mississauga (Eglinton west of Hurontario)
Print this flyer of our upcoming events and share it with others: click here for the flyer
For reflections on past talks, please see our list of Theology on Tap past events.
For Faith Connections' upcoming Lenten Reflections series, see this link [PDF, 48KB]
Read About Past Events ...
Salt and Light TV (114 Richmond St. E, Toronto)
Lights, Camera.... Hesitation: The Church and Media Relations Today
7:00p.m. - Tour of Broadcast Center
7:30p.m. - Presentation
Special Guest: Hana Gartner of the Fifth Estate
Moderator: Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., C.E.O. Salt and Light T.V.
Pauline Books and Media (3022 Dufferin St., Toronto)
Praying with the Media
7:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Workshop Facilitator: Sr. Hosea Rupprecht, fsp
Ryerson Catholic Chaplaincy (64 McGill Street, Toronto)
A Night at the Movies: Babel
7:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.
Discussion Facilitator: Kimberley Gottfried
The Catholic Register (Pastoral Center, 1155 Yonge Street, 4th Floor)
When the Media Mug My Faith: What Can I Do?
7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Workshop & Discussion: Joe Sinasac & Sara Loftson
For a write-up of this event, this page
Monday May 14, 2007
Speaker: Archbishop Thomas Collins on “Being a Christian Today”
For a write-up on this event, go to this page
Hey, are you a young adult (18-39 years)? Have you heard of the ALPHA Course yet!?
It's where millions are going to explore the meaning of life!
Each session people enjoy great food, laughter and learning about Christianity in a fun and friendly atmosphere. For those who are already Christian it is a wonderful way to explore your roots. For those who aren't "really into the God thing" it is a great opportunity to ask questions, challenge, and discuss.
Please invite all the young adults you know to come and join us for Alpha starting Jan 18 2007.
Where? St. Dominic's Parish, When? Thursday Evenings,
More Info/Register: Vanessa Nicholas, Coordinator of Faith Connections,
416-222-1426 ext 276, faithconnections@csj-to.ca
Not sure and want to try it out first? Please join us on Thursday January 18th at 7:00p.m. at St. Dominic's Parish for a "Come and See" evening.
Monday January 22, 2006
Speakers: Hilary Cunningham and Stephen Scharper, Associate Professors at the University of Toronto. The topic was “Dying to Live: Desperate and Dangerous Immigration on the US-Mexico Border”.
For a write-up on this event, go to this page
Monday September 25, 2006
Speaker: Bishop John Boissonneau will speak on: "Sunday: Your Vision of God and Your Vision of Yourself"
For a write-up on this event, go to this page
Monday October 23, 2006
Speaker: Fr. Tom Rosica will speak on: “When the Church Teaches…Where Do I Fit In?”
For a write-up on this event, go to this page
Monday November 27, 2006For a write-up on this event, go to this page
Monday December 18, 2006
Speaker: Dennis O’Hara will speak on “Earth Healing, Human Healing –Christmas Wishes, Attainable Realities”
Sunday, October 29, 2006
First anniversary celebration of Faith Connections will take place at Morrow Park, 3377 Bayview Ave. between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Please RSVP to Vanessa Nicholas by October 23, 2006.
For a write-up of this event, please see this page.
Dr. Moira McQueen, Bioethicist & Moral Theologian , St. Michael's College, University of Toronto
“Moral Decision-Making”
For a write-up on this event, go to this page
For a write-up on this event go to this page
Jack Costello SJ, Director of Jesuit Centre for Social Faith and Justice
“Want to ‘do justice’? First be in love.”
For a write-up on this event go to this page
Joe Mihevc, Councilor , City of Toronto
“Environmental ethics and city building”
For a write-up on this event, go to this page
Neil MacCarthy, Director of Communication for the Archdiocese
“A faith-filled young adult in a challenging world”
For a write-up on this event go to this page.
Mimi Marrocco, Director of Continuing Education, University of St. Michael’s College
“Bringing your soul to work”
For a write-up on this event go to this page.
Lenten Series in which small groups meet and share supper and reflection on Sunday scripture
Advent mini-retreat - supper, small group sharing, individual reflection time and prayer
HERE I AM, LORD - Called to Conversion and Service -Each of us is called to do something special with our lives — how do we experience this call? Rob Shearer from the Catholic Worker Community in Toronto spoke on being “Called to Conversion and Service.” An opportunity for group sharing and individual reflection followed his talk. For a write-up of this event, go to this pageCelebrating Summer - a summer social and barbeque held July 6th. Young adults came together to celebrate summer with food, mingling, and entertainment as we connect with each other.
Development of Faith Connections
The Director of Faith Connections, Sister Thérèse Meunier, works closely with the Coordinator, Vanessa Nicholas, to connect with young adults from a variety of settings. While many parishes have youth ministry programs, the 18-39 age group has fewer options. As the ministry develops, it will take into account input from participants, as well as some of the identified needs of young adults: having solid role models, belonging, receiving spiritual nourishment and making a difference in the world. Young adults will have opportunities to meet around faith issues.
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