RETREATOFFERINGS

Experience is key.

Sister Barbara Schwarz, OP is a member of the Order of Preachers for over 34 years. She has worked with over 30 parishes, several retreat centers, numerous Deaneries, Parish and School Staffs, Confirmation Retreats, the National and local Dominican Youth Preaching Conferences, National Dominican Preaching in Action Conference, and much more. Fourteen years of pastoral experience as a leader in Religious Education, thirteen years teaching in Catholic Schools, 15 years of experience in the model Pastoral Formation Institute of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Collaboration and Creativity required.

Sister Barbara Schwarz, OP is an Internationally published artist, author and leader in the implementation of a Family Perspective in Religious Education, an MA in Scripture, Preaching Experience, Prayer Process & Course design, training by Global Education Associates in processes for integration in a Global Perspective and Global Spirituality, along with certification as a facilitator of Healing Through the Expressive Arts by Salve Regina University we has the proven skills to work creatively with your staff, faculty, parish, parents, and children.

Offerings with Flexibility are the Way.

The themes presented can be parish retreats, workshops, a series, a retreat for your staff, group or organization, subjects for teacher or catechist training, Confirmation retreats, Adult Education, or parent-student Sacramental Preparation meetings. All programs and processes are designed to meet your needs.

The Invitation to Know God

More deeply comes in

simple ways that are part of

the everyday experiences

of life.

Take time to discover anew

the Imagination and Love of God

and the hope that is ours

through Faith.

Whatever the season, the creation of prayerful settings and experiences that engage people in traditional, creative, and special formats can be adapted to a variety of themes grounded in our place in the world, our faith and the particular needs of your group. Programs are not canned but designed and adapted with you in mind. The listings of themes for different groups are simply a landmark direction for possible future programs.

A Variety of Themes

For Adaptation to YOUR Needs!