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Wondering if Redemptorist Life and Mission is for you? Come and See!

Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:25:48 GMT

We invite young men (age 18-35) to come and join us to discern the possibility of serving the Redeemer as a Redemptorist Priest or Brother.

Redemptorist High School Retreat Team Seeks Young Adult Volunteers 2011-2012 Season

Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:44:04 GMT

As we begin to plan for this upcoming academic year (September 2011 – May 2012), we invite young adults (age 18-25) to consider being a part of our retreat team.

This opportunity is ideal for University and College students looking to develop leadership skills and gain valuable experience in preparation for further studies in education, theology, social work or other professions working with youth.

The Retreat Themes this coming year may be “Christ be our light – We are called to act with justice”, “Exploring Relationships – God, Myself and Others”, “Building Leadership in the School Setting”. Themes are determined based on the needs of the schools who participate in this year’s retreats.

These retreat take place from Monday – Friday during the day. We do not host retreats in the evening or on weekends.

Calling High School Students to Act with Justice! [4]

Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:43:47 GMT

Redemptorist High School Retreat Ministry Team

The Redemptorist High School Retreat Ministry is in it’s third year. Between the months of February and April, this ministry will have lead eight full day retreats for four Catholic High Schools within the Greater Toronto Area. The theme this year is: “Christ Be Our Light: We are called to act with Justice!”

Our faith calls us to work for justice, to serve those in need, to pursue peace and defend the life, dignity and rights of all our sisters and brother. This is the call of Jesus, the challenge of the prophets and the living tradition of our Church. We are called to be a leaven, applying Christian values and virtues in every aspect of our lives. (NCCB)

Through this retreat we invite the young people to learn about the need for justice at the global level as well as at the local level. They will be introduced…

Pope Benedict XVI speaks about St. Alphonsus Liguori

Ruth McDonnell — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:15:22 GMT

In this Wednesday’s general audience, celebrated in St Peter’s Square, the Pope spoke about St. Alphonsus Maria of Liguori, bishop, Doctor of the Church and “outstanding moral theologian and master of spiritual life”.

Remembering SERVE 1991 - 20 Years Later [3]

Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:17:05 GMT

SERVE (Summer Endeavour in a Redemptorist Volunteer Experience) began in 1988, welcoming 12 young men for a six week period at Gerard House on Howland Avenue. The program went co-ed in 1991, welcoming 6 young men and 6 young women from across the country. This was a new experience of living community for both the participants and the Redemptorists who facilitated the program in partnership with our Lay Collaborators on Team.

Apply? Or Not Apply?.... That is the Question! Should I be a Redemptorist?

Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:54:22 GMT

So, how do you know you are ready to apply to the Formation Program? This is a very good question. It is a question that we often shy away from, even often avoid. But the question needs to be asked and responded too. When we ask the question, “Apply? Or not apply?”, it is really a question of readiness. Often we confuse readiness with worthiness. If worthiness means perfection, being free from sin and temptation, then none of us is worthy to begin this intimate process of discernment, and living out the call that we sense in our hearts.