As a means to share the many spiritual
and intellectual gifts that God has generously given to
the Sisters of Notre Dame, members of the province are
pleased to offer the Sharing our Gifts Speakers' Bureau
to the community.
To arrange for a speaker, contact the sister directly.
Since scheduling may be a challenge, please make arrangements
as early as possible. In some cases the speaker has recommended
an approximate length of time; usually this can be adapted
to the needs and interests of the group.
A stipend is optional, but greatly appreciated since it
will support the life and ministry of the Sisters of Notre
Dame. For destinations beyond the metropolitan Los Angeles
area, travel expenses need to be reimbursed.
It would be very difficult to make a comprehensive list
of topics, so please contact Carmela Burke in the Development Office at 805-917-3714
and an attempt will be made to accommodate your needs
with a speaker on topics similar to those listed here.
Topic/Title:
Bible Study - Apocalyptic
Sacred Literature
Speaker:
or 818-342-4505
Format:
Lecture or workshop
Intended Audience:
Adults, Catechists, Elementary
or High school staff,
Parish staff, School parents
Description:
An overview, analysis
and foundational perspective of the purpose of
apocalyptic literary forms in the Bible, for example,
the Book of Revelation;
Tools to read and understand it and ways of implementing
it in prayer
Topic/Title:
Bible Study - The
Bible As Prayerbook
Speaker:
or 424-731-7193
Format:
Lecture or workshop
Intended Audience:
Adults
Description:
Various ways
of using the Bible for personal prayer and mediation
relative to themes affecting one's personal growth
and daily life: love, suffering, discernment,
petition, thanksgiving and more
[Topics can be adapted, such as introductory lectures
or a focus on an individual book of the Bible.]
Topic/Title:
Bible Study - Scripture
101 (2 parts)
Speaker:
or 818-342-4505
Format:
Lecture or workshop
(2 sessions)
Intended Audience:
Adults, Catechists,
Elementary or High school staff,
Parish staff, School parents, Senior citizens
Description:
A hands-on survey-lecture
of Sacred Scripture: What is Revelation?
The role of Scripture in liturgy; survey of the
Bible; translations; Scripture as a living source
of liturgical and private prayer
Participants will need their own copy of the complete
Bible.
Topic/Title:
Bible Study - Women
in Scripture
Speaker:
or 424-731-7193
Format:
Lecture or workshop
Intended Audience:
Adults
Description:
Highlights of
selected passages and women of the Bible
Connecting our story as women in the church of
today with the vibrant and ingenious women in
the Old and New Testaments
Learning from them about God's great love and
our giftedness
Topic/Title:
Fundraising and Development
Speaker:
or 805-495-6494 X382
Format:
Workshop or lecture
Intended Audience:
Adults, School parents,
Service organizations, Non-profit organizations
Description:
Matching the "need
to give" with practical tools to meet the ongoing
challenge of resource development for a parish,
school or non-profit organization
Topic/Title:
Holistic Spirituality
in a Stressful World
Speaker:
or 805-495-6494 X382
Format:
Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
Intended Audience:
High school Students
or Staff, College Students, Adult Groups
Description:
This presentation
focuses on the various dimensions of a meaningful
spirituality, especially for adults trying to
gain balance in a world of stress.
Topic/Title:
Leadership - The
Power of One
Speaker:
or 805-495-6494 X382
Format:
Lecture, workshop
or retreat
Intended Audience:
Adults, Catechists
or other parish/agency ministers, High school/college
students, Parish staff, School parents
Description:
Motivational presentation
which examines the true meaning of leadership
in the spirit of the Gospel as well as practical
applications for today, including goal-setting,
team-building, communication skills and motivation
techniques
Topic/Title:
Liturgy/Liturgical
Hospitality -
Greeters: The First Face of Liturgical Hospitality
Speaker:
or 818-342-4505
Format:
Workshop (6 hours)
Intended Audience:
Adults, Parish staff
Description:
Purpose of greeters,
role in liturgy, how to set-up the ministry in
a parish, following through on the ministry, tools
for the formation and preparation of greeters
