Dignity of Women Course: “Discovering the Feminine Genius”The Catholic Chaplaincy of Sydney University will run a seven-week intensive course on The Dignity and Vocation of Women, rooted primarily in Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem. Presented by Sister Mary Madeline OP, the course will include reflection on and discussion of the truth of women’s dignity rooted in their creation in God’s image and their vocation to build a culture of love and life. The course is open to women and men interested in a fresh and faithful perspective on the feminine genius.
Life Week Mission
Annual Cardinal’s CupThis is an annual indoor soccer competition that draws together University societies, colleges, seminaries and other Catholic groups from around the Archdiocese of Sydney. The Cup is the most hotly contested event in the CSSP calendar and is not to be missed. The current holders of the Cup are the Neo-Catechumenate Community. The date for this year’s event is Sunday 24th May 2009. Mid Year Inter-University RetreatThis will be a wonderful opportunity to relax after the completion of your exams. Many students have commented on the depth and richness of the annual retreat: inspiring talks, silence, group prayer, Adoration, discussion sessions, Mass and the Sacraments. Enjoy beautiful scenery, make new friends and encounter Christ more deeply through the word of God in Scripture and the Church’s teachings. It will also be a wonderful time to meet and get to know many other Catholic students from the other universities in the Sydney Archdiocese.
Theology of the Body Course: ‘Sex: A Revolutionary View’ What is the Catholic Church’s view on SEX??? The most revolutionary and comprehensive teaching about sex, from the original intention of God who created man and woman; through the reality of the various struggles; to the nature of true human love as the expression of God’s love; the expression of this love through the sacrament of marriage and celibacy; the ‘theology of the body’ of Pope John Paul II is THE key to the building of a new civilization of love and the establishment of a culture of life.
Christ Week Mission
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Get out your tux and tails, put on your loveliest ball gown and brush up on your dancing. Max and Edith Days 2009 Max and Edith Days take their name from St Maximillian Kolbe and St Edith Stein. They are Young women are invited to explore the gift of their feminine genius through prayer, Keep your eyes open for dates of upcoming days for Max and Edith Days on our Calendar page. For further enquiries please contact Fr Dom or Sr Mary Madeline on 9518 6415. Bible Study on CampusStudying St Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians and Ephesians Come and study St Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians and Ephesians with us by joining one of our weekly Bible Study groups. Coming together one hour each week for prayer, fellowship and discussion; seeking to penetrate the relationship between faith and reason within your area of study at the university. In Galatians, we will be examining St Paul’s attempt to define the essence of the New Covenant in Christ over against the Old Covenant that gave birth to it. In Ephesians, we will unpack the vision set before us of Christ reigning in heaven next to the Father and renewing the earth through His Church. When and where? Bible studies are held on campus at various venues and will be offered daily during semester (starting week 2) at the following times:
If these times are not suitable with your timetable, please email us your preferred days and times and we will try our best to accommodate that. How do I join? Simply sign up at O-Week at the Catholic Society of St Peter stall or email the following details: Name, Faculty & Year, email address and contact number to chaplaincy@ usydcc.org or call us on 9518 6415. In Galatians, we will be examining St Paul’s attempt to define the essence of the New Covenant in Christ over against the Old Covenant that gave birth to it. In Ephesians, we will unpack the vision set before us of Christ reigning in heaven next to the Father and renewing the earth through His Church.
To join simply register at O’Week at the Catholic Society of St Peter stall or contact the chaplaincy at chaplaincy@usydcc.org or 9518 6415 with the following details: Name, Faculty & Year, email address and contact number.
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