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http://www.usfca.edu/artsci/grad/theology/index.html
The University of San Francisco offers an M.A. in Theology that can be completed on Saturdays, designed for the needs of working adults. USF's Master's program integrates theological studies with a commitment to spirituality and service. The program offers a well-rounded graduate program, particularly for Catholic educators, administrators, pastoral ministers and campus ministers. In the Jesuit tradition, USF educates women and men to fashion a more humane world. Generous scholarships that cover at least half of tuition costs are offered to all admitted students. The priority application date is April 1 for fall 2009 admission. Apply online or download an application (PDF file) at www.usfca.edu/grad/applyonline.
Location: San Francisco
Contact: Main Office, (415) 422-6601, snkoftinow@usfca.edu
http://www.newman-nccu.org/CatholicQandA.htm
This website is a forum for college and university students to learn more about the Catholic Church, Scripture, Liturgy, moral questions, and the whole universe of Christian living. Each Tuesday night, a professional Catholic Campus Minister from the Diocese of Raleigh is online to moderate a Q & A session, answering questions posed by college and university students in this "virtual auditorium."
http://ccli.org/
The Couple to Couple League (CCL) is an international, Catholic, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and teaching Natural Family Planning (NFP) to married and engaged couples. CCL provides guidance and resources to make the case for chastity until marriage using examples of both saints and modern-day proponents of premarital chastity.
Contact: Main Office, (800) 745-8252,
http://www.couragerc.net/
Courage is a Catholic support group for persons with same-sex attraction. If you have sexual attraction to members of the same sex or have experienced sexual activity with members of your sex, Courage can help you live the chaste Christian life to which you are called. Call the Confidential Courage Hotline at (650) 450-2286, Fr. Lawrence Goode at 650-322-2152 , Fr. Emmerich Vogt at 415-567-7824, or visit our website at www.couragerc.net for more information.
Contact: Fr. Lawrence Goode, 650-322-2152, NYCourage@aol.com
www.sccquest.org
Location: Archdiocese of Hartford, 467 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Contact: , 860-761-7450,
http://www.islam-guide.com
This Islamic guide is for non-Muslims who would like to understand Islam, Muslims, and the Holy Quran (Koran).
http://sultan.org
Programs for Catholics interested in returning to the Church, have been established at the following parishes:
Marin County: St. Hiliary, Tiburon. Contact: Mary Musalo, 415.435.1122; St. Anselm, Ross. Contact: 415.453.2342; St. Sebastian, Greenbrae. Contact: Jean Mariani, 415-461-0704; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mill Valley. Contact: Rick Dullea, 415- 388-4190; St. Mary Star of the Sea, Sausalito. Contact: Lloyd Dulbecco, 415-332-1765.
San Francisco: Old St. Mary's, 415-288-3800; St. Philip the Aspostle, 415-282-0141; St. Dominic, 415-567-7824; Holy Name of Jesus, 415-664-8590.
San Mateo County: St. Bartholomew, San Mateo, 650-344347-0701; St. Catherine of Siena, Burlingame, 650-344-7176; Our Lady of Angels in Burlingame, Sr. Pat Hunter, 650-375-8023; St. Dunstan in Millbrae, 650-697-4730
; Our Lady of the Pillar in Half Moon Bay, 650-726-4674; St. Peter in Pacifica, 650-359-6313; St. Matthew in San Mateo, 650-344-7622.
Location: Across the Bay Area
http://www.umanet.org
American Muslims - an emerging constituency in America. 1. Create political awareness among Muslims so they can actively participate in the political system and exercise their rights. 2. Organize Muslims for prompt action on critical issues that may arise on the scene. 3. Work with other nation-wide Muslim organizations for coordinated activites at state and national levels. United Muslims of America (UMA) was founded in 1982 as the first non-partisan Muslim poublic affairs organization in America. Over six million Muslims are living in the United States with the largest concentration in California (1.2 Million).
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
http://www.sfyam.org/communities/default.asp?program_type=1
Listing of young adult responsive Parishes, by diocese.
www.stagnesslc.org
Thursday Morning Faith Sharing with Noami Mayer, 9:00am in the Spiritual Life Center.
Location: St. Agnes Spiritual Life Center, 1611 Oak Street, San Francisco
Contact: Rosemary Robinson, 415-487-8560 x228, rosemary@saintagnessf.com
www.stagnesslc.org
St. Agnes Book Club with Anthony Borrow, S.J. and Lyn Isbell: One Friday evening a month at 7:00pm in the Spiritual Life Center. Check the bulletin for book titles and meeting schedule.
Location: St. Agnes Spiritual Life Center, 1611 Oak Street, San Francisco
Contact: Rosemary Robinson, 415-487-8560 x228, rosemary@saintagnessf.com
www.stagnesslc.org
Knit, Pray, Love: Calling all Knitters, Crocheters, Quilters, Sew-ers, Macrame-ers, et. al. We welcome you to join with fellow parishoners and enjoy the opportunity to pray, meditate and socialize while 'stiching.' We will set aside some formal time for prayer. All women and men are welcome to join this new community at the Spiritual Life Center on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Drop in from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Please bring your own projects. Questions: Email at knitpraylove@gmail.com.
Location: St. Agnes Spiritual Life Center, 1611 Oak Street, San Francisco
Contact: Rosemary Robinson, 415-487-8560 x228, rosemary@saintagnessf.com
http://www.ias.org/
AIS is a nonsectarian, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization of the United Nations, Department of Public Information. The members of IAS include prominent figures from a multitude of cultures, nations, and backgrounds. Currently, the achievement of the International Association of Sufism has made the organization an DPI Non-Governmental Organization of the United Nations. AIS aims to enable Sufis and scholars from around the world, from many nations and traditions to establish relations and come together in the spirit of unity and harmony.
Location: San Jose, CA
http://www.usccbpublishing.org/
Documents and publications from the United States Bishops' Office in Washington DC.
http://www.mercytoy.flyingcart.com/index.php?p=home
Here you can find Holy Action Heroes for sale. And crafted with a story behind each one! Buy one today!
http://www.churchontheweb.com/links/youngadults.htm
Find all you need to know on Church on the Web!
www.nplc.org
The National Pastoral Life Center serves the leadership of the Church's pastoral ministry, particularly in parishes and diocesan offices. It was founded in 1983 by rev. Msgr. Philip Murnion with the encouragement of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Center's work is carried out through a variety of programs, projects, and associations including: Church Magazine and Publications, Pastoral Services, the Catholic Common Ground Initiative, the Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors, Consulting Services and Resources, Research Analysis and partnership with the Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development.
Location: 18 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012
Contact: Rev. John E. Hurley, C.S.P., 212-431-7825,
www.TORCH3M.org
Torch3M -- Dominican Movies, Music and Magic is Mud Puddle Films, Black & White Music & the spiritual Magic of Father Daniel. Creative Ministries from priests of the Western Dominican Province. To purchase DVDs and CDs, and to schedule performances, screenings, retreats and missions, visit www.TORCH3M.org.
www.ihradio.org
Immaculate Heart Radio: Sharing the Heart of the Christian Faith. 1260 AM KSFB is the first Catholic radio station to cover the Dioceses of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose and parts of Monterey and Santa Rosa. Original programming: Gift of Life, Bishop's Hour. Live Call-in shows: Open Line, Catholic Answers Live, Reasons for Faith, Kresta in the Afternoon, and Faith and Family. 1260 AM KSFB transmits 5,000 watts during daytime hours and 1,000 watts during night-time hours.
Location: 7956 California Avenue, Fair Oaks CA 95628
Contact: , 916-535-0500,
http://www.sheriff-musica.tk/
Download metal music with Christian values.
http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org/parish/campus
A call to political responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States. Includes information and resources for campus and young adult ministers.
http://www.cccyo.org
Catholic Charities CYO is one of the largest non-profit providers of social services in the Bay Area. We support families, aging and disabled adults, and youth through social services and opportunities for healthy growth and development, regardless of their faith.
http://www.physiciansforlife.org/content/category/4/99/30/
Physiciansforlife.org exists to draw attention to the issues of abortion, euthanasia, stem cell research, cloning, infanticide, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, out-of-wedlock sexual activity and the medical merits of risk elimination through sexual abstinence. This website has a tremendous task: to accurately inform large numbers of individuals regarding the above-mentioned issues, to help network and build a spirit of community for all who feel alone in their pro-life stand, and to provide lengthy resource lists for a wide range of pro-life and abstinence needs.
http://www.radministries.com/landinga.html
Rad's mission is to disciple young adults and direct them into an unshakeable relationship with Jesus Christ.
http://www.usfca.edu/lanecenter/
The Center sponsors academic programs, research and public praxis to promote, engage, and develop Catholic social thought for the Church, the city and the world. The Center's website offers resources to foster a rich and full understanding of the Jesuit Catholic tradition, including a database of Catholic Social Thought organizations, and a list of academic courses that provide introduction to the breadth and depth of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Location: San Francisco
http://sojo.net/
Sojourners publishes Sojourners magazine, SojoMail and other resources that address issues of faith, politics, and culture from a biblical perspective. Visit our website to join, to connect, and to act.
http://www.nfwm.org/
An interfaith organization supporting farm workers as they organize for justice. Member organizations include nearly 40 national, state and local religious bodies.
http://salt.claretianpubs.org/
The Claretians Missionaires share Social Justice news for American Catholics. Visit Salt of the Earth for an online toolbox for social-justice news and information and ideas about direct service and social justice advocacy.
http:www.ccmanet.org
The Catholic Campus Ministry Association provides visionary leadership, formation and resources that empower Catholic campus ministers and the broader Church to become transforming instruments of Christ for the academic community and the world. The CCMA website offers many things such as discounts on regional and national convention and institute registrations. Through this website you may access member-only sections, opportunities to meet and network with fellow Catholic campus ministers from across the country, continuing education opportunities, subscriptions to our newsletter, Crossroads, and the Catholic Campus Ministry Directory, and so much more.
Location: 1118 Pendleton St. Suite 300 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Contact: , (513)842-0171, info@ccmanet.org
http://www.feministsforlife.org/support/index.htm
If you believe in the strength of women and the potential of every human life, if you refuse to choose between women and children, if you believe no woman should be forced to choose between pursuing her education and career plans and sacrificing her child, if you reject violence and exploitation, then join us in challenging the status quo. Because women deserve better choices. Welcome to Feminists for Life. There is a better way.
Contact: Main Office, (202) 737-3352, info@feministsforlife.org
http://www.christianapp.org/
The Christian Appalachian Project is an interdenominational, non-profit Christian organization committed to serving people in need in Appalachia by providing physical, spiritual and emotional support through a wide variety of programs and services.
Vocations include consecrated religious (brother or sister); ordained priests and deacons; and committed lay persons (single or married).
http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/campusministry/campus-ministry-newsletters.html
http://www.catholicjobs.com/
Unlike other career sites with outrageous fees, there is no charge for
Catholic organizations to post jobs. In addition, job seekers are not
required to register in order to search the database or to utilize the many career tools.
www.ccmanet.org
The Catholic Campus Ministry Association provides visionary leadership, formation and resources that empower Catholic campus ministers and the broader Church to become transforming instruments of Christ for the academic community and the world. Ministry Resource pages are designed to provide guidance on those topics about which CCMA receives inquiries throughout the year. Each page includes a description of the following topics with a list of links to online resources: Apologetics, Catechesis for College Students, Ecumenism/Interreligious Dialogue,
Evangelization, Fund Raising, Graduate Assistantship List, Liturgy, Retreats,
Small Christian Communities, Social Justice, and Vocations.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Contact: Main Office, 888.714.6631, info@ccmanet.org
http://www.catholicsoncall.org/
Catholics on Call gives 18-30 year-olds the time and resources to reflect on God's call in their lives. Through our website and programs you will learn more about the opportunities of service in the Church and how to listen for God's voice.
Location: Chicago
Contact: Main Office, 773-371-5431,
There exist slightly more than 500 Catholic retreat centers and houses in the U.S. and Canada. For a near-comprehensive listing of the Christian retreats, see Retreats International, phone 574/247-4443, e-mail retreats@nd.edu.
http://www.vocationmatch.com
Searching for your life's calling? Let Vocationmatch.com be your guide. Fill out a profile and match it against the profiles of hundreds of Religious communities to help narrow your vocation search. Resources available on the Vocationmatch website include a community search, opportunity postings, blog index, webcasts, seasonal podcasts, bilingual resources, and more.
http://www.allianceredwoods.org/
"A place of renewal where our guests meet the Creator in His Creation" Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds is a non-profit retreat and conference center located in the beautiful northern California redwood forest of Sonoma county. Since 1946, we have been providing families, churches, and schools with outstanding hospitality, exciting recreational camp activities and lodging suited to a variety of tastes and budgets. A family cottage rental provides you with all the comforts of home, under the relaxing canopy of the majestic redwoods. Hundreds of churches have found a church retreat—whether for youth, men, women or families—as the perfect way to reconnect with Jesus, apart from the hustle and bustle of every day demands. Churches have also found that summer camp enhances their year-round youth programs. Our unique environmental education programs for both public and private schools provide exceptional opportunities for students to study the wonders of nature in our wilderness setting.
Location: 6250 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA
Contact: Main Office, (707) 874-3507, sales@allianceredwoods.com
http://www.presentationcenter.org/
Presentation Center is an interfaith retreat and conference center sponsored by the Sisters of the Presentation, a Catholic religious congregation. Building on our faith tradition, we sisters and staff, offer warm hospitality in beautiful and peaceful surroundings for all those who seek respite, reflection, and renewal of mind, body and spirit. In keeping with our congregational commitment to environmental justice and education, we invite all our guests to reflect on their need to reverence and preserve the earth and their responsibility to work toward a just and sustainable future for all creation. Honoring our commitment to environmental justice, Presentation Center boasts a Living Roof on our new Welcoming Center, which is the first LEED Gold Certified building in Santa Clara County.
Location: Los Gatos
Contact: Main Office, 408-354-2346, info@presentationcenter.org
Discernment groups for women and men considering religious life are offered and will be scheduled according to those interested. Meeting place is in San Francisco. Contact Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM, for information and sign-up at (415) 422-5020 or sstill@pbvmsf.org.
Location: San Francisco
Contact: Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM, 415-422-5020 , sstill@pbvmsf.org
www.sandamiano.org
How Do I Find A Spiritual Director?
If You are seeking ongoing spiritual direction or would like to make a private retreat with a spiritual director, contact Rena Grant, Coordinator of spiritual Direction at 925-837-9141 x311 or email: renag@sandamiano.org.
What Is The Purpose of Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is about responding to God's invitation to draw closer in relationship. It is meant to help a person learn how to be attentive to God's presence and action in his or her life and to make choices based on that awareness.
Location: 710 Highland Drive, Danville CA
Contact: Rena Grant, 925-837-9141 x311, renag@sandamiano.org
www.skyfarm.org
The Hermitage provides a perfect place for anyone seeking time alone with God in a simple and rustic setting. The Hermitage is a secluded place in the hills of Sonoma, quiet yet full of birdsong. Here the silence draws you to “hear with your eyes and see with your ears." You are invited to come and drink from this fountain of spiritual life and to enjoy this unique wildlife corridor between the vineyards.
We hope to nourish the call to contemplation that echoes deep in the cave of every human heart. Find out more about the hermits of Sky Farm and how to schedule a personal retreat and book your reservation.
The Christian tradition of solitude goes back to Jesus and continues to play an indispensable role for the well being of humanity.
Location: 16321 Norrborn Road, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: , 707-938-8956, hermits@skyfarm.org
http://www.scu.edu/campusministry/
The staff of Campus Ministry—consisting of lay people, women and men religious, and priests—seeks to witness to what the Church is and can be. We are diverse in life-calling and value the variety among us. We believe that every person is a manifestation of the living God, and we hope you will find a welcoming place of exploration and growth for wherever you are on your journey of faith. We embrace Jesuit and Catholic traditions, especially developing the whole person and becoming a “person for others,” while honoring and respecting the diverse religious traditions and expressions of the SCU community.
Location: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Contact: Main Office, 408-554-4372,
http://www.spiritrock.org
The low wooden buildings melt unobtrusively into the hills of the 400-acre nature preserve that forms the backdrop for this year-round retreat center less than an hour north of San Francisco. The meditation hall, where you spend most of your time, has walls of windows looking out on the hills and mountains. During the evening dharma talk (the teacher's lecture on an aspect of Buddhist philosophy), you can see deer prance by on the top of the hill. Vipassana, or insight, meditation (the practice of mindful awareness) informs all the retreats, which run from four days to several months. They are all completely silent. You are expected to do mindful cleaning and kitchen chores as well as clean your room, strip your bed, and wash the sink in your room before you go. What you come here for is the high-quality teachers who seem to have as much wit as wisdom, along with the ability to translate Buddhist teachings (archaically referred to at more traditional Zen retreats as "the Buddha-way") into language that resonates meaningfully for an American audience. Spirit Rock also offers many one-day workshops as well, with some of the biggest names in spirituality in the United States. Room and meal rates are on a sliding scale based on your ability to pay. It is also expected that you will make a donation to the teachers at the end of the retreat, as they are otherwise unpaid.
Spirit Rock teachers also offer beginning classes at the following San Francisco sitting groups: Sundays 7–9pm, First Unitarian Church, 1187 Franklin St (at Geary). (2nd Sunday of month: 6–7pm, orientation/review instructions). For more info, visit www.sfinsight.org or call Eugene Cash at (415) 994-5951. Tuesdays 7:30–9pm, St. John's Episcopal Church, 1661 15th Street at Julian (between Valencia & Mission), entrance on Julian St, through the garden. Info call Howard Cohn at (415) 447-7761.
Location: 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Woodacre, West Marin.
Contact: Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 415-488-0164, SRMC@spiritrock.org
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