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CSO staff are invited to participate in one of 5 Walking the Way experiences.

Please register below giving 5 preferences. 

RSVP:  Friday 4th August
    For external venues if you have dietary requirements please BYO lunch as we cannot guarantee your requirements
    Walking the Way experience selections

    Please choose 5 experiences from the selections below in order of preference.

    All places will be allocated as "first in" basis
    Experience 1 - Walking the Way - Conversing with our Muslim neighbours
    A natural part of walking is talking. When we journey with others, we inevitably strike up a conversation along the way. No wonder Pope Francis so often promotes "dialogue" as part of our journey of faith. Our CSO spirituality day includes the opportunity to enjoy some interfaith conversation with a Muslim community. We will travel together to Gallipoli mosque at Auburn, you will meet your host who will lead us on a guided tour of their worship space and answer our questions. Afterwards we will stroll the streets of Auburn, taking in the cultural tapestry of this part of Sydney. We will continue our conversation at tables over a middle eastern lunch, and sample some 'real' Baclava and other treats before boarding our bus back to Caroline Chisholm Centre.

    Meet:     At the CSO and travel to the Mosque by bus
    Time:     8.30am
    Bring:    modest clothes (covered arms and legs; women - a shawl/wrap to throw on around your shoulders may be a helpful option); 
                  comfortable shoes for walking several blocks (we will remove our shoes before entering the mosque); your questions, openness and 
                  spirit of enquiry.
    Lunch:      Provided at a local café (middle eastern shared banquet)

    Experience 2 -  Walking the Way - Broken Bay Lighthouse
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    Pull on your walking shoes! This Staff Spirituality Day pilgrimage is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise while contemplating the natural beauty of our Diocese as well as its iconic landmark and tucked away treasures. We will spend the morning traversing the level 2/3 walking path to Barrenjoey Lighthouse (1.2km, 1 hour return), taking in the views and sharing a prayer at the top.

    Barrenjoey Lighthouse stands at the southern entrance to Broken Bay. It is one of Sydney’s most iconic sights and boasts a notable cultural heritage. Built in 1881 from sandstone quarried on site, the lighthouse, its oil room and keepers’ cottages remain unpainted in the original stone finish. When the Broken Bay Diocese was established, it was natural that the lighthouse became the key symbol, included in the diocesan coat of arms and CSO logo, and the motto selected was ‘Lumen Christi’, the Light of Christ.
     
    Leaving the Lighthouse walk, we will head along the beach (drive or carpool) to our cafe lunch venue. Eat in or enjoy take-away on the beach opposite. After lunch we continue our pilgrimage by visiting the Biblical Garden, a tucked-away meditative garden space with gorgeous views. Stop, breathe, give thanks....

    Time:         Meet at 10.00am at the Barrenjoey Lighthouse carpark - click here for information.
                       Central Coast people may like to catch the ferry from Ettalong - click here for timetable.
                       3.00pm Finish - in plenty of time for those catching the 4pm ferry back to the Central Coast.  
    Bring:        Casual, relaxed clothes and comfortable shoes (leave the stilettos at home!), bottle of water
    Lunch:       BYO or money for lunch at local cafe
    Facilities:  There are toilets at the lunch stop and there may be some in the carpark and park areas
    Experience 3 - Walking the Way - Reflection on the Book
    Inspiration for the journey as we walk with our children
    As a part of the CSO Spirituality day we invite you to experience an insight into the ‘Walking the Way’ reflection mornings.

    This session is designed to give the participants a firsthand experience of the ‘Walking the Way’ book. The sessions are designed to nourish your faith as well as teach simple, effective tools to assist faith-sharing with your family. We will journey through the ‘Walking the Way’ program in the stunning surrounds of the Canisius centre in Pymble. Participants will enjoy quiet reflection, meditation and interactive discussion. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

    Life is a journey. It is not an event that happens all at once. Life unfolds, step by step, day by day...

    Experience 4 - Walking the way - with AUGUSTINE
      Morning tea and lunch will be provided.Come on a musical and faith-filled journey as we explore the life of St Augustine. From sinner to saint, Augustine’s life is a colourful story of light overcoming darkness and the power of God’s mercy. You will hear songs from AUGUSTINE: The Way - a new musical project by Simon Hyland and you will have the opportunity to explore the incredible writings and reflections from Augustine as a theological master of the early church. The day will begin at 9am and will conclude with mass from 2-3pm.
     
    Presenters:          Fr John Frauenfelder and Simon Hyland
    Where:                  St Canisius College, 102 Mona Vale Rd, Pymble.
    Time:                     9am – 3pm
    What to Bring:      A notebook and pen, comfortable clothes, water bottle (optional)

    Experience 5 - Walking the Way - Street Retreat - Limited to 12 places
    Time:                    9.30
    Venue:                  Meet Ralph at the top of the Wynyard Station ramp.
    What to bring:     Water bottle; morning tea and lunch or money to purchase; sturdy walking shoes (In one spot 150 stairs!) If raining,
                                  wet weather gear.
    Extras to bring:  Tooth brushes, soaps, shampoo, shavers and cream, new socks, etc to give out.  Participants are also invited to bring $15
                                 (3 x $5 notes) to give to the homeless in meeting and talking with them.

    This walking tour begins at Wynyard Station, winds up George Street, Martin Place and Pitt Street Mall, interacting where possible with the homeless men and women of Sydney, young and old. The tour takes in Wooloomooloo and Tom Uren Square, where the largest number of homeless persons in Australia live and sleep. You will meet the Street Pastor, Ken, and listen to some vivid accounts of what it’s like to be homeless in Sydney today.

    The walking tour includes what is considered to be the most dangerous laneway in Sydney (in the night time), Matt Talbot Lane, where you may perhaps hear a few more stories from the men about their lives of sexual, physical, drug and alcohol abuse.

    In Kings Cross, you will hear what the local police have to say about youth and explain to us the Young Offenders Act of NSW.

    Finally, some time will be spent in St Canice’s Church, Kings Cross reflecting on the day’s experiences before heading home via Kings Cross Station

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