Spirituality is the overriding term that describes engagement in things transcendental. Ultimate aims. Ultimate goals. It has to do with one’s connection with and commitment to ways of engaging transcendence. All religions, Christians or not, have a sense of transcendence or a sense of intimacy that drives how they try to live their lives, piety, virtues and values.
In a religion like Christianity, this transcendence is God. Christian spirituality is engagement with God as God has revealed himself in Jesus Christ. But it also has to be grounded in a religious tradition.
For us, Catholicism informs how we make sense of the revelatory fact of Jesus Christ. It’s about how we pray, the values we cultivate, and the goals we think spirituality will achieve for us. These goals are our authentic response to Christ.
Transformation. Any spiritual path should lead to transformation. Developing our engagement in a deep and meaningful way on our faith journey has the possibility to transform our lives.
There are of course many forms of transformation and many ways of framing the Christian path, all authentic and deeply transformative.
To support people in their spiritual journeys, the diocese has developed a spirituality team. The team consists of approximately 12 trained accompaniers who initiate and develop projects to support spirituality.
Personal spiritual growth through the provision of a safe and non judgemental environment, through tailored individual accompaniment to foster a deep and abiding love of Our Lord.
Would you like to receive our regular newsletter focussed on all things 'Spirituality'. Our newsletter includes stories, commentary articles, training opportunities and events.
Please do be in touch with the team if you have a particular question or need further information about how we can support you.
Would you like to get involved and support others on their spiritual journey? If so, there are training opportunities
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