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Zoom: Prayer Practices Certification Program 2025-2026
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Zoom: Prayer Practices Certification Program 2025-2026

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September 1, 2025 - August 3, 2026

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Prayer Practices is a 2 years (20 sessions -40 hours) certificate program to explore a wide variety of ways to approach a prayerful life. You will  learn to connect with the sacred in diverse ways in order to help guide others. If you are a spiritual director, pastor, counselor or work in a ministry, different prayer practices enrich your work with others.  It is an opportunity to be grounded in your own practice and get to know new ways to let personal prayer experience permeate your entire life. Each presenter will share how their own prayer practice has touched their life.
9/1/25 Welcoming Prayer: Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden
9/15/25 Praying with Liturgical Seasons: Sister Monika Ellis
10/6/25 Praying with Therese of Lisieux: Sr Laura Swan
10/20/25 Jesus Prayer of the Heart: Sr. Sonja Weber
11/3/25 Rosary: Sr Julian Clearly
11/17/25 Praying with Psalms: Sr Paz Vital
1/5/26 Liturgy of the Hours: Sister Monika Ellis
1/19/26 Mindfulness Prayer: Sr. Sonja Weber
2/2/26 Lectio Divina: Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden
2/16/26 Vita Divina -Lectio of Life: Sr Paz Vital
3/2/26 Lamentations: Sr Laura Swan
3/16/26 Stations of the Cross: Sr Julian Clearly
4/6/26 Centering Prayer: Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden
4/20/26 Art Prayer: Sister Monika Ellis
5/4/26      Interfaith Prayer: Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden
5/18/26 Examen: Sr Julian Clearly
6/1/26 Buddhist Prayer: Sr. Sonja Weber
7/6/26 Labyrinth: Sr Paz Vital
7/20/26 Contemplative Prayer: Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden
8/3/26 Praying with Icons: Sr. Sonja Weber
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What's Included

  • Each Presenter will present
  • *Her own story about the prayer practice she is presenting
  • *Her understanding how to pray the prayer practice
  • *Some suggestions for how to use the prayer practice in a presentation to others
  • *Handouts for prayer teaching
  • *A group practice of each prayer presented
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Contemplative Retreat
I have been to St Placid Priory several times. It is so peaceful and welcoming. I always come away feeling rested and cared for. This last weekend in Lent was just what I needed to refresh my Contemplative and centering prayer practice. I met and engaged with folks from other faith backgrounds and appreciated sharing our stories and experiences. I learned a lot. From walks in nature to delicious meals and comfy cozy accomodations, the retreat center calmed my weary heart. My only wish is that it lasted longer. The sisters are and support staff were so kind. Read More

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What a wonderful oasis!
Everything about the experience contributed to a deep sense of peace and renewal by the end of my stay. Room was immaculate and comfortable, infused with the spirit of its patron saint Gertrude. Meals with the sisters were delicious and engaging. Each sister I encountered showed an interest in me as an individual. Praying with the sisters was moving and established a calm, centered focus for the day. Read More

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One of my happy places
Just returned from an overnight retreat at St Placid. The accommodations were comfy and the food bountiful and good. Best part was being able to be in prayers with the sisters during the liturgy of hours as well as Sunday Mass, lived how welcomed I was made to feel at the Priory. I urge all people Catholic and non to try and spend a weekend there. Such a relaxing and powerful experience! Read More

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Restful Reflecting
What a privilege to be folded into the priory for a few day. To close out the noise of my daily life with good rest, prayer, reflection, spiritual direction and a welcoming community. Thank you for opening your center to be a healing haven for me! I hope to return. Read More

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Disappointed with the experience
Regarding my experience, unfortunately both my in person interaction and emails felt unwelcome and came across rude. I understand that tone can sometimes be misinterpreted, but the overall approach didn’t feel warm or professional. I was not able to relax or find peace here. Did not enjoy my stay Read More

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September 1, 2025 - August 3, 2026
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