Adult Education 2006 Recap

Conversations with Creedon:
The monthly discussion series hosted by our Pastor,
Fr. Gerry Creedon

Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 7 PM in Benedict Hall
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy presents:

Muslim, Jewish and Christian Traditions -
Building Interfaith Understanding through Community Involvement
Three panelists, including Fr. Gerry Creedon, will share from their various theological backgrounds and speak of their shared values, especially in the areas of concern for the poor and vulnerable.

Our three panelists will share from their various theological backgrounds and speak of their shared values, especially in the areas of concern for the poor and vulnerable. They will focus on the positive consequences for collaboration in the areas of domestic and local social concerns, especially in the areas of local advocacy, e.g. homeless and affordable housing.

Panelists:
Debra Gold Linick, Assistant Director for Northern Virginia, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington
M. Imad Damaj, Ph.D., President & Social Programs Coordinator of the Virginia Muslim Coalition for Public Affairs
Rev. Gerry Creedon, Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and Chair of the Peace & Justice Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington

Catholics with Disabilities:
Reflections on God, Life, and the Journey of Faith
Following the 6pm Mass on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 7pm in Benedict Hall

What is it like to be blind? To have difficulty walking or expressing yourself as others would expect? What is it like to struggle with physical, mental, or emotional challenges? What are the joys and the challenges of being disabled and belonging to the Catholic faith community? Come and hear from a panel of St. Charles parishioners about their own journeys and the call to live the Gospel of Jesus.

All are welcome including families, parents, and friends who either live with, care for, or interact with people with disabilities-be it children, adults, or seniors, lay persons including health professionals, educators, caregivers, and public policy professionals.

Resources on advocacy as well as national and local contacts will be provided.

The Da Vinci Code and the Gnostic Gospels:
Exploring What We Know About Jesus
Presented by Catherine Heinhold on 7/6/06

There has been much publicity around the book and movie as well some "new" writings attributed to the Gnostics. What do these sources have to tell us about our own tradition and faith journeys? Catherine Heinhold is a Catholic Campus Minister at Georgetown University.