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2021 Registration Form Registration Form Session II (July 12 to July 23) Registration Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021 2021 Courses CONL 625 Vatican II and the Consecrated Life (Rev. Thomas Nelson, O.PRAEM.) Name ________________________________ Session I (June 28 – July 9) The post-conciliar teaching on consecrated life, Order ________________________________ SPIR 634 Virtues and the Spiritual Life especially that of Pope John Paul II, including (Rev. Brian Mullady, O.P.) Redemptionis Donum and Vita Consecrata. Email________________________________ This course provides an overview of the theological and moral virtues, their role in living CONL 623 Scriptural Foundations of the Phone _______________________________ Consecrated Life out the Christian life, the necessity of growth in (Rev. Gregory Dick, O.PRAEM.) Roommate Request: virtue to reach Christian perfection, charity as the essence of Christian perfection, and the role of the The Scriptural foundations of the consecrated _____________________________________ gifts of the Holy Spirit. The primary focus is on the life as found in the Gospels and other New cardinal or moral virtues which the spiritual Testament writings, especially those of St. Paul. I wish to register for (2 courses/session): director assists the directed person to develop. SPIR 803 Heart Speaks to Heart 4-week program (6/28 - 7/23) (Rev. Alphonsus Hermes, O.PRAEM.) CONL 621 History of the Consecrated Life Audit____ $2,310 This course will examine the formation of the (Rev. Thomas Nelson, O.PRAEM.) Credit____ $4,526 heart according to human nature. Every An overview of the development of the consecrated person strives for the “perfection Session I only Session II only consecrated life over the centuries showing the of charity.” The course will clarify what it means (6/28 – 7/9) (7/12 – 7/23) Apostolic origins and the growth of consecrated to “love your neighbor as yourself.” We will Audit____ $1,180 Audit____ $1,180 life under the guidance of the Holy Spirit working explore the impact of family dynamics on our through founders, saints, and the Magisterium; Credit____ $2,288 Credit____ $2,288 understanding of “love,” and how our includes examination of extra-biblical sources with relationships – especially in communities – can Prices include tuition, room & board, registration, and special emphasis on early monastic and Patristic help to heal and transform our hearts. You will transport to & from Dulles Airport during scheduled times. sources. learn about effective tools for healing the heart and have opportunities to practice using them. BILLING INFORMATION: SPIR 805 Mary and Joseph in the Spiritual Life _____Check enclosed _____Bill me (Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. (1st Week) & Msgr. Arthur Calkins (2nd Week)) _____Bill my credit card: This course will focus on the four Marian dogmas and Visit our website for more information about Credit card #___________________________ Mary’s active collaboration in the work of Redemption. the summer program. Exp. date_____ /_____ Code______ Students will also explore the foundations of Josephology and St. Joseph’s exemplification of the Please check the Dulles Airport Pick-up Name on CC ___________________________ virtues of contemplative life in order to develop a Information before scheduling your flights: Address ______________________________ relationship with St Joseph as a father and friend in https://graduate.christendom.edu/summer prayer, as well as an inspiration for the formation of the . City________________ State ___ Zip ______ contemplative virtues. Points of reference will include For information about the MA in Theological Signature_____________________________ sacred Scripture, Magisterial teaching–especially the writings of John Paul II on the Blessed Virgin–and the Studies, or for other summer courses, please Mail to: Christendom Graduate School, writings of other saints and doctors of the Church. visit https://graduate.christendom.edu or call 4407 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA 22312. (703) 658-4304. VITA CONSECRATA INSTITUTE 2021 WEEKDAY SCHEDULE 6:00 am Morning Prayer 22312 Alexandria, VA Vita Consecrata 7:00 am Holy Mass Street 4407 Sano 7:45 am Breakfast 9:30 – 11:45 am Morning class Institute 11:45 Mid-day prayer 12 noon Lunch 3:00 – 5:15 pm Afternoon classes 5:15 pm Vespers 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 – 7:30 pm Holy Hour (Night prayer & Exposition) VITA CONSECRATA INSTITUTE The VCI is a 4-week program of spiritual renewal and graduate-level studies in spirituality and the theology of the consecrated life. It is designed for religious, priests, and other consecrated persons, who may attend the whole 4-week program or either of the two-week sessions. Students may take the courses for credit towards a master’s degree, or they may audit the courses for personal enrichment. The program is especially recommended for religious preparing for vows or for formation or leadership roles in their institutes. The VCI is co-sponsored by the Institute on Religious Life and the Christendom Graduate School, and is held at Christendom’s beautiful Front Royal campus on the banks of the Shenandoah River. Christendom College does not discriminate against any student Summer 2021 or applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, or national origin. .
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