The Annual Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage is a time of prayer, stillness and reflection to ask for her intercession and that she may be Scotland's next 'blessed'.
Save the date - schedule to follow.
Everything you need to know about the forthcoming MA in Applied Catholic Theology Course at St Mary's University's Scottish campus in Edinburgh.
- Testimonials from students
- Meet the course leaders
- How to access funding
- Q&A
Register at https://bit.ly/theologywebinar
The Archdiocese can confirm that SAAS funding is available from April for all Scottish students taking the MA in Applied Catholic Theology course 2024/25.
The course is offered by St Mary’s University in partnership with the Archdiocese at the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh.
To register/enquire visit https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/applied-catholic-theology.
The Archdiocesan Synodal Team invites you to Spiritual Conversation, an event taking place at Ss John Cantius & Nicholas, Broxburn, on Saturday 4 May
1030: Holy Mass
1110: Synod 2024: Where are we now?
1125: Meet Fr John Deighan & the Synod team
1140: Spiritual conversation in groups
1240: Sharing the fruits (feedback)
1300: End
The overall theme of our Spiritual Conversation will be The Role of the Laity in the Context of Our Archdiocese.
To help us explore this theme, we have formulated four questions, drawing on A Synodal Church in Mission, the synthesis document of the October 2023 Synod. We recommend downloading the event guide which has all the information you need.
Here are the questions:
(1) “In their immense variety, the charisms of the laity represent distinct gifts to the Church from the Holy Spirit that must be called forth, recognized, and fully appreciated” (from A Synodal Church in Mission). To what extent are we already doing this? How could we do it more effectively at parish and diocesan level?
(2) The Synthesis proposes an expansion of existing lay ministries (such as the ministries of lector and acolyte) as well as the creation of new ones (such as a ministry assigned to married couples to support marriage and family life, and a ministry of “listening and accompanying”). In the context of our Archdiocese, would this be an effective way of calling forth and recognizing the charisms of the laity?
(3) Are we doing enough to equip our lay people to be confident witnesses to Christ in today’s world? If not, what more could be done?
(4) The Synthesis proposes that the role of women in the Church be expanded, especially with regard to decision-making (although it does not open up the possibility of female priests). To what extent has this already happened in our Archdiocese? To what extent do we still have work to do?
In the first round of discussion, each person will have an initial two minutes in their group to offer their views on any of the above questions. That’s a short time, so we recommend you pick one question to focus on.
In any event, your two minutes will be more beneficial to those who are listening if you have an idea of what you want to say in advance. Therefore, prior to this event please prayerfully reflect on the questions. Then come along and speak from the heart!
When considering what you want to say, please remember that the scope of the Conversation is limited to our Archdiocese.
The reading material in the event guide will to help you prepare.
So please take time ahead of the event for prayerful reading and reflection.
In this way, our Spiritual Conversation will be (a) as informed as possible and (b) infused with prayer.
Spiritual Conversation will be explained to you at the event, however you may wish to read about how it works here.
We look forward to seeing you!
Spiritual Conversation is a synodal event organised by the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. It takes place on Saturday 4 May 2024 at Ss John Cantius & Nicholas, 34 West Main Street, Broxburn. Register here. Event guide here.
Join us for a 90 minute online session full of tips and advice on how to ensure that your parish Facebook page is the best it can be.
Includes:
- Tips and guidance on content for Facebook and other social media platforms.
- Ideas and advice for other media forms - parish newsletters, posters/pamphlets and websites.
- A chance to hear from, and share, experiences and tips with other parish communicators.
- Follow-up practical support from the Archdiocesan communications director.
This event is for those who are administrators of a Parish Facebook page and/or who assist their parish priest in comms related work, such as compiling the parish newsletter. Its main focus will be Facebook. Please confirm your attendance with your parish priest.
The session will be hosted by Matt Meade, the communications director of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. There are 15 spots available at this session. One person per parish.
To register, email matthew.meade@staned.org.uk, stating your parish.