What is this mission about?
From Ritual to Relationship is a mission that focuses on the the purposes of all the rituals Catholics regularly participate in. Have you ever wondered why the sacraments are so important, or how to get more out of saying the rosary? This mission will focus on how the external rituals we participate in are meant to help us better enter into a relationship with God.
When and Where:
Due to the covid restrictions we will be offering two options for participation. There are several parishes (listed below) that will be offering a live mass and viewing in their parish building. The second option would be for individual parishioners or priests to host the mission for themselves and a those in their community who they would like to invite for a home viewing (following all respective covid restrictions). If you are interested in hosting a small home viewing, please contact: Catherine@sacredheartcollege.ca for details.
What will this look like:
The mission will open every evening with a daily mass. Each of the participating parishes will be offering a live mass at 7:00PM, those participating only online will have the opportunity to watch the mass being celebrated at St. Peter-in-Chains Cathedral premiering before the talk. This will be followed by viewing the talk by Sister Helena Burns, that will be premiering on the Sacred Heart College Youtube Channel. Then there will be a short break for reflection, followed by a live question and answer period with Sister Helena. Each night will then be closed with a prayer.
Dates and Times:
7:00PM - 9:00PM, December 6
7:00PM - 9:00PM, December 7
7:00PM - 9:00PM, December 8
Participating Parishes:
St. Peter-In-Chains Cathedral (Peterborough)
St. Alphonsus Liguori (Peterborough)
Immaculate Conception (Peterborough)
St. Mary of the Assumption (Huntsville)
About the Instructor
Sr. Helena Raphael Burns, fsp, is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, an international congregation of Roman Catholic Sisters founded to communicate God's Word through the media. She has an M.A. in Media Literacy Education; a B.A. in theology and philosophy from St. John's University, NYC; studied screenwriting at UCLA and Act One-Hollywood; and holds a Certificate in Pastoral Youth Ministry. Sr. Helena has also studied at the Theology of the Body Institute, PA. She is a columnist on media and culture for the Toronto Catholic Register. She wrote and directed a documentary on the life of Blessed Father James Alberione: MediaApostle.com and is a co-producer on The40Film.com.
Sr. Helena gives Media Literacy & Theology of the Body workshops & courses to youth & adults all over Canada and the U.S., and believes that media can be a primary tool for sharing God's love and salvation. (She is a Canada/USA dual citizen: an international woman of mystery.)