TALLER DE PREPARACIÓN MATRIMONIAL EN ESPAÑOL: 8 de agosto, 10 de octubre y 7 de noviembre; de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m. Arquidiócesis de Atlanta, 2401 Lake Park Drive SE, Smyrna. Las parejas recibirán un certificado de finalización al terminar el día. El costo del taller de un día es de $ 90 por pareja. Patrocinado por la Oficina de Formación y Discipulado. Para más información visite https://bit.ly/2Xb0MPf o contacte a Daniel West en dwest@archatl.com. Posted: August 6th, 2020

19TH ANNOTATION: Sponsored by Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. Meet privately each week with a spiritual director for 8-9 months, spend 45 minutes daily in prayer and explore Scripture chosen for while continuing daily commitments to family, work or school. Contact: Sue Chase at schase@ignatiushouse.org or 404-255-0503 and visit ignatiushouse.org/19th-annotation/. Posted: August 6th, 2020

ATLANTA CATECHIST CONFERENCE: Sat, Aug. 22; sponsored by the Office of Formation and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The annual event for those who work and volunteer in religious education will be held online. More information to come. Contact: visit atlcatechistconference.com. Posted: July 9th, 2020

CONSCIENCE FORMATION: Sun, Aug. 16; 7:30 p.m.; sponsored by St. Thomas More Church, Decatur. This virtual webinar will explore the connection between our lived faith and political life. Panel conversation will include theologians Julie Hanlon Rubio from the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University and Charlie Camosy from Fordham University. Contact: stmgaparish.org/conscience to register. Posted: August 6th, 2020

LIGHT WEIGH: Have Bible study and learn how to lose weight with Light Weigh, a Catholic weight loss DVD program now available via Zoom. Give God a chance to touch your heart, life and eating. Contact: info@lightweigh.com or 977-589-3444. Posted: August 6th, 2020

SPANISH MARRIAGE PREP WORKSHOP: Aug. 8, Oct. 10 and Nov. 7; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2401 Lake Park Drive SE, Smyrna. Couples will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the day. Cost of one-day workshop is $90 per couple. Sponsored by the Office of Formation and Discipleship. Contact: visit https://bit.ly/2Xb0MPf or contact Daniel West at dwest@archatl.com. Posted: August 6th, 2020

TRAUMA RECOVERY GROUP: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2; 6-8 p.m.; Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2401 Lake Park Drive SE, Smyrna. This co-ed group is for survivors of childhood trauma. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed. Limited to ten participants. Registration deadline is Aug. 19. Contact: Sue Stubbs at sstubbs@archatl.com or 404-920-7554. Posted: August 6th, 2020

ANGER, RESENTMENT AND FORGIVENESS: Sat, Aug. 22; two online sessions, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; sponsored by the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Own anger and resentment and let Christ empower forgiveness. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 to register. Posted: August 6th, 2020

CONVERSATIONS WITH A MONK: Sat, Sept. 5; 9-11 a.m.; sponsored by the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. The online retreat will feature Brother Mark. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 to register. Posted: August 6th, 2020

RETROUVAILLE FOR MARRIED COUPLES: Beginning July 30; sponsored by the Retrouvaille Program. Virtual weekends will be held for married couples who are facing difficult challenges in their relationship. Contact: Andy and Lilly Cichon at aacichon@hotmail.com for more details. Posted: July 9th, 2020

SOULCOLLAGE AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION:

Sat, Aug. 15; two online sessions, 9:30-11 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; sponsored by Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. For the morning session, participants will make their own SoulCollage cards, a fun, intuitive process that increases self-knowledge and honors each person's individual story. Afternoon session will involve breaking into small groups lead by spiritual directors trained at Loyola University Chicago's Institute for Pastoral Studies to talk about individual insights and share stories.  No artistic skills needed, just an open heart. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 to register.

Posted: July 9th, 2020

SPIRITUALITY OF IMPERFECTION: Sat, Aug. 29; two online sessions, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; sponsored by the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Seek meaning in the absurd, peace within the chaos, light within the darkness and joy within the suffering, without denying the reality and even the necessity of absurdity, chaos, darkness and suffering. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 to register. Posted: August 6th, 2020

THE MONK WITHIN: Sat, Aug. 8; two online sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; sponsored by the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Focus on ways to nourish the contemplative dimension in yourself through prayer, silence, solitude, work and community. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 to register. Posted: August 6th, 2020

WAY FOR WOMEN: Aug. 28-30; Carmel Retreat Center, 415 Old Collins Road, Hoschton. The Way for Women is a three-day retreat for adult female survivors of abuse offered by the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Victim Assistance Program. Protocol for COVID19 safety will be followed. Registration deadline is August 21, 2020. Contact: Sue Stubbs at 404-920-7554 or sstubbs@archatl.com for more information. Posted: July 9th, 2020

WEEK-LONG RETREAT: Aug. 3-8 and Sept. 13-18; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Drive, NW, Atlanta. Make a five-night retreat for a prayerful, silent escape with daily liturgy, one-on-one daily spiritual direction, chef-prepared meals and time for God’s embrace. Limited to 22 registrants. Contact: Sue Chase at schase@ignatiushouse.org or 404-255-0503 for information on cost. Posted: August 6th, 2020

WISDOM OF CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION: Sat, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. and Sun, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m.; sponsored by the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Chronicles of Narnia” are masterpieces of fantasy literature. Both authors were committed Christians, and the writings are filled with spiritual insights and mystical wisdom. Reflect on the timeless guidance that remains relevant to followers of Christ today. Both days are virtual retreats. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 to register. Posted: August 6th, 2020

50/60 ANNIVERSARY MASS: Sat, Dec. 5; noon; St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Date change due to precautionary measures from COVID-19. Couples married in 1970 and 1960 will be honored. Celebrated by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. Livestream will be available. Sponsored by the Office of Formation and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Contact: visit http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass to register and for more information. Posted: August 5th, 2020

DEO GRATIAS: Sat, Aug. 15; 10 a.m.; Virtual Mass sponsored by the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. The annual Mass and reception honors new and existing members of the Deo Gratias Society that have pledged lasting gifts to the Catholic community in Atlanta. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer OFM Conv., will be the celebrant. Contact: visit cfnga.org/events to register for a link to view the Mass. Posted: July 9th, 2020

SECULAR FRANCISCANS/LITHIA SPRINGS: First Saturdays; 9 a.m.-noon; St. John Vianney Church, 1920 Skyview Drive; Lithia Springs. Mass in day chapel followed by a meeting in the St. Anthony Room. The fraternity of St. John Vianney of the Secular Franciscan Order invites you to come and see if you have a calling to Franciscan spirituality. This group is a bilingual fraternity (English/Spanish). Contact: Sharon Loiselle at 770-262-8584. Posted: July 9th, 2020