The Franciscan Adult School

The Franciscan Adult School is designed to provide an opportunity to enhance the growth and formation of the whole person.

The Franciscan Adult School is committed to providing enrichment and social awareness for the Business and Residential Communities in Downtown Boston through programs such as Spirituality and the Arts, Reflect A While and course offerings.

The Franciscan Adult School offers students opportunities to grow stronger spiritually. Courses in Spirituality, Franciscan Spirituality, Adult Faith Formation, Retreats, and Conferences focusing on the integration of one's spiritual, work and family lives are also planned for participants.

The Franciscan Adult School also provides training for new Worship Ministers (Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers) and Master's workshops for seasoned Lectors.


Upcoming Events

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart for information or to register at 617-542-6440 ext.143 or email FAS@stanthonyshrine.org.
Please leave your name, telephone number, and dates you wish to attend.


Franciscan Adult School
Winter-Spring 2010 (January-May)


Contact: Dr. Jackie Stewart, 617-542-6440, ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com

Come, Pray Awhile...
Entering the Story A monthly journey in prayer from Advent to Pentecost

Thursdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Jan. 14 (2nd Thurs.), Feb. 4, Mar. 4, April 1 & May 6
Presenter: Br. John Maganzini, OFM
Cost: $5/session

Stress, You, and Jesus
Tuesdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16; ADDITIONAL DATES: Mar. 2 & 9
Presenter: William Sawyer, II
Cost: $10/session

Personality Types and the Spiritual Journey
Tuesdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Mar. 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4 & 11
Presenter: William Sawyer, II
Cost: $10/session


Hyatt 100 - Worker Injustice
(co-sponsor with Paulist Center)
Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Paulist Center
Free will offering

Bible for Dummies
Thursdays at 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Intro. to Prophets & Kings, Jan. 28, Fr. Emeric Meier
Cost: $5 for Intro session
Unit 1 - Samuel & King Saul, Feb. 11 & 18, Br. John Maganzini
Unit 2 - Nathan & King David, Mar. 18 & 25, Fr. Emeric Meier
Unit 3 - Elijah & King Ahab Apr. 8 & 15, Fr. Gene Pistacchio
Unit 4 - Isaiah & looking ahead to Messiah, May 13 & 20, Dr. Jackie Stewart
Cost: $10 per each Unit (incl. 2 sessions each)

Lenten Twilight Retreat
Thursday, Mar. 11, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Br. John Maganzini, Fr. Gene Pistacchio, Fr. Hugh Macsherry, Dr. Jackie Stewart
$10 incl. supper.
REGISTRATION CLOSED -- FILLED UP!
waiting list only


Forgiveness Retreat with Penitential Service
NEW DATE & TIME
Sunday, Mar. 14, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with brunch
Presenter: Fr. David Convertino
Cost: Free will offering

Forgiveness Workshop
NEW DATE
Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 16 (new date)
Presenter: Fr. David Convertino
Cost: Free will offering

Spirituality & the Arts
Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 23; Mar. 9 & 23; Apr. 6 & 20; May 4
Topics & presenters:
Knitting with Amanda Proulx (Feb. 23)
Beadwork/Jewelry-Making with Don Carrier (Mar. 9)
Painting with Fr. Paul Lostritto (Mar. 23)
Dance with Diane Rollo (April 6)
Bread-Making with Fr. Charles Finnegan (April 20)
Theatre with Br. Gary Maciag (May 4)
Free will offering

Financial Peace University (FPU ) - Winter-Spring
a biblically-based, video-driven small group study that teaches singles & families to
beat debt, build wealth and give like never before!

Coordinator: Andria Baleztena
Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 11; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 1, 15, 29; April 12
Winter-Spring 2010 enrollment closed.
Currently accepting registrations for next FPU series beginning in Fall 2010.

Engaging our conflicts: an exploration of Non-violent peacemaking—Just Matters Study Module
Saturdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Jan 30 (at SAS)-Feb. dates TBA
Facilitators: Just Matters Group at St. Anthony Shrine and the Social Justice Group at Paulist Center
Enrollment closed.

Crossing Borders: Migration, Theology, and the Human Journey—Just Matters Study Module
Saturdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Mar. - May, or Fall 2010 dates TBD
Facilitators: Just Matters Group at St. Anthony Shrine and the Social Justice Group at Paulist Center

New Worship Ministers Workshops
Cancelled, replaced by:
Eucharistic Congress
Sunday, May 16, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Overview revised February 19, 2010

To Register, or for more information on any of these courses, contact
Dr. Jackie Stewart
Director
(617) 542-6440, Ext. 143

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Saint Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St.   Boston, MA
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