“Water your Roots…”
Jer. 17:8

Sabbatical Programmes for Men and Women
at All Hallows College

View our short DVD on the Programme:
wateryourroots

Purpose
The All Hallows Sabbatical involves taking time out from a busy routine in an atmosphere of warmth, hospitality and internationality. It is a time to turn towards God, to deepen prayer, and to move towards a contemplative stance in life. It offers the opportunity to take stock of life and to deal with what is involved in transitions.

Goal
The programme offers participants a context in which they can explore and appropriate their own spirituality, gather together the strands of their lives and take a fresh look at the future and its possibilities for ministry and for personal development.

The Programmes
In Spring and Autumn each year there is a three-month programme. There is also a one-month Post Easter programme. Participants can choose either one or all three programmes, as they are separate, distinct and cover different material.

Each programme offers
• Time for personal renewal and reflection on current developments in the Church and the world.
• Reflection on the next phase of life for those who are in transition.
• Experience of the unique, rich culture and spiritual heritage of Ireland through pilgrimage, theatre, film, music, art and other leisure activities.
• Opportunities for golf, gym and walking in Dublin and the countryside … a wonderful way to water one’s roots!
There are no papers, examinations or assessments involved in this programme. One may choose all or some of the modules offered.

Spring Programme:
16th January - 8th April 2012

Conversion and Change; Lifelines in Art and Literature; Scripture: From the Crib to the Cross and Beyond; Celtic Spirituality; Theology: Graced Horizons; A Journey into Love and Relationships; Journey into Friendship; Justice in a Christian Framework; Forms of Prayer; Information Technology Skills; Psychoanalysis – Dreams and Theology; Scripture: Seeing and Hearing Anew – The Parables; Mindful Self Care; Spirituality and Literature; Spirituality and Music; St. Brigid; Spirituality through Dance and Movement; World Religions; Integrity of the Earth; Exploring Issues in the Murphy Report; Leadership in Liturgical Prayer; (Modules may vary).
Mid-term: Friday 17th February (after lunch) – 26th February inclusive.

Post Easter 2012 programme:
23rd April - 23rd May
Approaches to Ministry: Finding a Way; Theology: “Behold I Make All Things New”; Scripture; Liturgy and Catechesis; Celtic Spirituality; Centering Prayer; Spirituality and Music; Spirituality and Literature: Stray Thoughts and Literary Themes; Post Resurrection: ‘The Rising Sun’; Spirituality and Embodiment; Ministry and Technology; The Universe Story; Aesthetics and Spirituality (Modules may vary).

Entry Requirements:
Participants need to be free to participate full-time for one/three/six months; be in reasonable health; have personally chosen to take part in the programme; provide two referees, one of whom should be a Major Superior/Manager – as applicable.

Acceptance:
Subject to our Application Process.

Programme Fees:

Three-month Unit:
Tuition: €3,110
(payable at Registration)
Accommodation (limited): €3,770
(payable at Registration)
Non-refundable deposit: €200
(enclose with Application Form)

One-month Unit:
Tuition: €1,130
(payable at Registration)
Accommodation: €1,300
(payable at Registration)
Non-refundable deposit: € 150

Passport Photographs should accompany Application Form

Application Form - Three-month unit
Residential Application Form
Application Form - One-month unit

For further information contact:
Renewal for Ministry Office
All Hallows College (DCU)
Drumcondra
Dublin 9
IRELAND
Tel: 00 353 1 8520 702
Fax: 00 353 1 837 7642
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Location:
Dublin, Ireland, in close proximity to city centre and within easy access to sea, mountains and countryside.

History:
All Hallows, one of Ireland’s first missionary seminaries, was founded in 1842. Its first graduates ministered to the emigrants who left Ireland during the potato famine of 1845-47. Since that time, All Hallows has sent more than 4,000 ordained priests to the United States, South Africa, India, Canada, Australia, the West Indies, Malaysia, New Zealand, South America, England, Scotland, and Wales. For the past 17 years, All Hallows has widened its vision to meet the constantly changing needs of the worldwide Christian Community. So, today the College offers a wide variety of courses for the initial and ongoing formation of lay women and men, priests and religious. One such course which began fifteen years ago, is our Sabbatical Programme – Renewal for Ministry.