18th Annotation Group: Meeting Christ in Prayer

Meeting Christ in Prayer is modeled on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, which is a tried-and-true method of spiritual renewal. By means of prayer, reflection and faith sharing, Meeting Christ in Prayer will introduce you to various ways of praying and will help you to form regular habits of prayer, providing you with an opportunity to encounter Christ anew, while experiencing the support of your sisters and brothers on your spiritual journey.

No prior experience in praying with others is needed for you to enjoy and benefit from Meeting Christ in Prayer. What the program asks of you is your personal commitment to faithfully spend at least twenty to thirty minutes in daily prayer, to keep a journal of thoughts and reflections during this prayer time and to attend eight, one-hour-and-fifteen-minute weekly meetings of small-group prayer, discussion and faith sharing.

Each week, for eight weeks, you will meet in a small group of six to ten participants to pray together and grow in faith. At these meetings, members will be invited to share a significant experience they had during their prayer or daily life that week—something that moved or challenged them, caused a new awareness, or indicated a connection between their life and the life of Christ. This particular type of discussion—commonly known as “faith sharing”—is a form of spiritual conversation and is the core of the weekly meeting. Sharing is voluntary, but highly encouraged. Regular attendance at meetings is expected, however, if you miss a meeting, you can keep up with the group by using your participant guide.

Sundays from 3-4:30pm, in-person at St. Raphaela Center 

September 29th to November 17th (8 Weeks)

Facilitator: Joe Schad, SJ

Cost: $75 (8 sessions; includes participant guide)