EPS Forum
Fall Term 2009: "Year for Priests"
Wednesdays, October 7 - November 11 (6 weeks)
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9:30 a.m. - noon
Oct. 7— Jesus Christ, Compassionate High Priest
A reflection on Christ as the unique, eternal priest, drawing on the letter to the Hebrews.
Instructor: Rev. Francis T. Hoffmann, M.A., Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of Siena, Riverside
Oct. 14 — Priesthood and the Sacrament of Reconciliation
A look at the sacrament of reconciliation and its role in the priest’s life and ministry,
and a celebration of the gift it offers the life of the Church.
Instructor: Rev. Msgr. Christopher J. Walsh, Ph.D., Pastor, St. Joseph, Shelton;and author
of The Untapped Power of the Sacrament of Penance
Oct. 21 — Let the People Say Amen: The Community’s Role in Discerning God’s Call
The role the family, parish and mentoring play in discerning and encouraging vocations.
Instructor: Rev. Robert Kinnally, Director of Vocations, Diocese of Bridgeport
Oct. 28 — Leonard Bernstein’s Mass: The Interdependence of Priest and People
Insights into the dynamic interrelationship of liturgy and life, and priest and people,found in Leonard Bernstein’s musical drama Mass.
Instructor: Rev. Msgr. Kevin Wallin, S.T.B., Pastor, St. Augustine Cathedral, Bridgeport
Nov. 4 — The Changing Roles of Priests and Parishes
A review of current research about the changing roles of priests and laity in the Church.
Instructor: Sr. Mary E. Bendyna, RSM, Ph.D., Executive Director & Senior Research Associate, CARA, Georgetown University
Nov. 11 — Eucharist: Together in WorshipPriest and People, through, with and in Christ
The gifts and roles that priests and laity bring to the Eucharistic table. Session concludes with 12:15 PM Mass.
Rev. Msgr. Kevin Wallin, S.T.B., Pastor, St. Augustine Cathedral, Bridgeport
Spring Term 2010
Wednesdays, March 10 - April 21 (6 weeks - no class Holy Week)
Topics TBA (Watch this site for updates.)
Suggested donations:
Full 12-week program $300
Single six-week term $150
