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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

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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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Contemplative Rest
I've already recommended this class and the instructor to other clergy in Thurston County, as well as members of my own ministry. The instructor led with a sense of calm and respect for all participating, leaving me with a desire to seek more opportunities to be with them. M was well organized, yet they were so present to the participants that they pivoted with a flexibility that was admirable. I deeply enjoyed my time and have already incorportated this process into my own spiritual practice.

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Contemplative Rest: Nurture resiliency and peace in ourselves and the world
M Freeman took me to a place unexpected. Illuminious. Somewhat magical. Definitely healing. If you're seeking a new way of finding yourself, this is a good one. Thank you M for all the nicknames and memories that are bringing me more joy and liberation.

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Zentangel at the priory with Sister Monica
I always enjoy this class at the Spirituality Center The exercize helps with my focas and concentration and coming to the Spirituality Center lets me experience the spiritual calmness as well.

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