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Zoom: Prayer Practices Certification Program 2025-2026

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Up to 20 in group
Date
September 1, 2025 - August 3, 2026

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

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

Customer Reviews

4.85 out of 5.0 average rating

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What a blessed day!
This was indeed a blessed day for me. I loved how Sr Angela started our time with Lectio. Working outside with the group felt like prayer in action. We came back pink cheeked, glowing from exertion, and rejoicing in God's nature, community, and life. Thank you, Sr Angela.

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Zentanles
The workshop offered a calming and meditative introduction to Zentangle art, with slow pace instruction that made the experience feel restorative. However, given the length of the session—from 10 AM to 3 PM—I had hoped for a bit more depth. We only explored five basic shapes to build patterns, which felt limiting considering the time investment and the vast variety of shapes used in this artform. A broader range of techniques or more complex designs would have added richness to the learning.

It’s possible that the hybrid format, with the instructor needing to move between rooms, impacted the flow and reduced opportunities for extended practice and sharing. A more centralized setup might help future sessions feel more cohesive. Additionally, providing handouts with shape variations and space for guided practice could support different learning styles and enhance engagement.

Lunch was a bit of a letdown this time. Having previously enjoyed a delicious salmon meal at the monastery, I was surprised to find the only protein option was cold cuts. The contrast made the meal feel less satisfying than expected.

That said, I’m truly grateful for the presenter, who was the heart of the experience—kind and knowledgeable. Their gentle guidance created a welcoming, stress-free environment, and their passion for Zentangle was evident throughout.

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A Potent Retreat
My time at St. Placid's did not disappoint. The Sisters' hospitality was wonderful and palpable. The place is simple, quiet, beautiful. I was able to "unplug" more than I expected would be possible and was "met" in my quiet and solitude in a profound way. I shall return.

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Peaceful and Restorative Place I Cherish Most in the Seattle Area
I truly love this place. The staff at the spiritual center—especially Janice—are warm, attentive, and genuinely caring toward those participating in the retreat. The presence and deep spirituality of the sisters here gently guide participants into a richer, more intimate walk with God. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and I especially enjoy the walking path that circles the center—it’s perfect for unhurried reflection and prayer.

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Beautiful & Serene Experience
This is the perfect place to escape to for a few days when you need rest and quiet time. There are no distractions and the rooms are very comfortable, clean, simple and quiet. I love the opportunity to have meals with the Sisters - as well as to worship with them daily. I am grateful they make rooms available for this type of individual time away - as I was not a part of an organized retreat.

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