Gratitude, Rest & Renewal for Educators
A Day of Reflection for Adults
Monday, February 21, 2022
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Program Cost: $60.00 (includes Lunch)
Summary
Veteran classroom teacher Dr. Amy Cattapan shares the tricks and tips she's learned for making it through those class sessions when it seems like June will never come. Fr. Michael Sparough SJ will also lead educators through guided meditation and Ignatian prayer exercises. Optional activities include the time to pray, rest and enjoy the serenity of the house and grounds. Registration for the in-person program includes a complimentary Bellarmine journal and pen.
Virtual Program Cost: $30
Description
A day or evening of reflection, grounded in the Jesuit tradition, is a shorter version of the Ignatian Weekend Retreat. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, a day or evening program is sure to give you the peace and serenity needed to be still and to rest in God's loving embrace.
Your day or evening of reflection includes thematic talks from our skilled Retreat Leaders, time for private prayer, celebration of Mass and a meal.
Bellarmine has two libraries, a resource center, two chapels, and many other common areas. Outdoor spaces include a various walking trails, various prayer gardens, a gazebo, stations of the cross, as well as a few patios and outdoor chairs and benches.
Retreat Experience Gallery
Bellarmine Main Entrance
Sacred Heart Chapel
Mary McKeon Library
St. Joseph Gazebo
Mother Teresa Garden
Eastern Africa Collection
Fireplace Lounge
Dining Room
Winter on the Grounds
Resource Center
Sacred Heart Statue at Sunset
Susie's Memorial Garden
Madonna Library
Lower Level Lounge
Retreat Leader
Dr. Amy Cattapan
Amy J. Cattapan, DM, Ed.D., is an award-winning author, speaker, and middle school English teacher living in the Chicago area. Her books for teachers include Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet? and A Saint Squad for Teachers. She has also written two award-winning novels: Angelhood and Seven Riddles to Nowhere. Her latest book, a 30-day retreat with Mother Cabrini, will be released in 2025. Amy earned a bachelor’s degree in English Education (Marquette University), a master’s degree in Language Arts Instruction (Northeastern Illinois University), and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction (Loyola University Chicago). In 2020, Amy began assisting with retreats at Bellarmine. Since then, she has completed training in leading Ignatian-style retreats and has led retreats for teachers and parish workers across the country.