Spirituality 12re 2023

Spirituality
for the young and old.
Yr12
Perspective
is everything!

There’s more than one way to see

the world and our lives.
The worldview of Jesus
was radical, challenging and demanding.
But also surprising, generous,

welcoming and merciful.

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked,

“Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
He called a child, whom he put among them, and said,
“Truly I tell you,
unless you change and become like children,
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Whoever becomes humble like this child
is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Whoever welcomes
one such child
in my name
welcomes me.
- Matthew 18:1-5
The Gospel is the great reversal.
Good news for anawim - little ones.
Last become rst.

Servants lead.
Children enter the Kingdom rst.
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Today, two thousand years later,
Catholic Christian schools in Rockhampton
are expected to encourage students
to appreciate and practice
the vision and lifestyle of Jesus
(the Gospel/“Good News”).
But in ways that recognise
the many different belief systems and practices
that exist in our world
and are open to honest dialogue with them.

Catholic identity:
the degree to which a school lives

from a generally shared Christian inspiration.
Solidarity with people

from other than Catholic subcultures:
openness and receptiveness

towards di erent lifeviews and practices.
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More and more, with Gen Z,

the different life views and practices
lie outside religious institutions.
Born mid-90’s and on.
From 2016.
Spirituality
from the Latin words
“spirare” (breathe}
and “spiritus” (breath, spirit).
The invisible, intangible forces that bring us fully to life.

The essence of who we are as human persons.

The personal quest for understanding answers

to ultimate questions about life,
meaning and our relationship
with the sacred or transcendent.
An inner journey
that must make a difference in our outer lives,
if it is to be of any use.

Some quotes from Emmaus staff and students several years ago.
Spirituality is for everyone.
It is more based on an attitude, not belief.
It can be nurturing and helpful in everyday life.
It is not belief, it is personal values and attitudes and purpose.
Spirituality is my beliefs for my life and how it goes.
Spirituality is getting into contact with yourself,
taking the time out to clear your mind and detox.
It is one’s own beliefs and how they live life.
It is the flower product of what seeds religion can produce.
Spirituality is up to an individual.

Spirituality is believing and becoming who you really are.

Spirituality is finding what I believe to be important.
The pursuit of happiness and fulfilment in my life by achieving what I want the most and
surrounding myself with the people
who allow me to be the best version of myself.
Spirituality is our personal acceptance
of who we are as people, being content with our values.
Spirituality is an inner connection to
something that gives me purpose and ‘life’.
I seek spiritual fulfilment to replace/coexist
with my current persona and mindset.
Spirituality is an emotion/feeling/want.

To me, spirituality is about the mind and having control over it.
The first word that comes to mind when thinking of spirituality
is meditation, controlling your thoughts,
noticing the things around you and
realising what you have,
while living in the moment.

Spirituality is a personal consciousness of beliefs,

shaped by the person’s surroundings.
I don’t believe in any higher power or God.

I am unsure how to manage
both my mental health and also have a rich spirituality.
Spirituality means making other people content.

I am truly happy when I am included
and having a positive impact.
Connecting with people is important.

Religion and spirituality

have only ever been really shown
and explained to me since I came to Emmaus.
Even then I still don’t see any need for them in my life.
I believe to have a good future,

I don’t need spirituality,
but I do enjoy Retreat activities.

It is because religious institutions fail to generate

a sense of spiritual wonder and delight
that our young people are attracted
to super cial and incoherent spiritualities.
- David Tacey
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Both religion and spirituality are of equal value to me.

I would say I practice spirituality more
and I do not follow a religion,
but both, through experience and other people,
have made me who I am today.
If our spirituality was acknowledged,

we might be drawn into religion.

Spirituality combines two different aspects:
Communalism
Individualism
It is centered on the ways in which we relate to
ourselves, others and the world as a whole.
One interpretation of locating spirituality in our lives is …
This is defined in the following way:
Spirituality is passion/commitment in relation to five relationships …
fulfilling the potential of the self

developing deep relationships with close others
the practice of social justice
experience and care for the natural environment
a focus on God and/or the significant principles of life

A rich spirituality involves both:
discovering who I am as a person,

what really matters to me,
how I might become the “best version of myself”,
what gives me a sense of “life in abundance”
T HE IMMANENT FRAME.
an understanding of how I am connected

to others, to the world, to what will remain when I am gone,
to God, to reality, to “something bigger than me”
T HE T RANSCENDENT FRAME.

Spirituality and Religion fit well together.
Spirituality can make our lives rich, profound, deep and significant,
and empower our search for meaning and purpose in life.
Religion can provide rituals, practices, cultures and worldviews

that discipline and assist our attempts to grow in spirituality.
Religious commitment without spirituality is sterile.
Spirituality without religious commitment

lacks a tradition of meaning which draws upon the rich resources
of language, symbol, history, theology and ritual.
- Paul Sharkey
Religion should challenge us to deepen, broaden and heighten

our personal sense of spirituality, to prevent it from becoming
vague, pointless and irrelevant to the way we live our lives.
Spirituality should question and demand from religion

a vision that is compassionate, merciful, generous and life-affirming,
rather than one that is judgmental, rule-bound, controlling and
closed-minded.
A study in the U.S. found that College students reported interest in:
attaining inner harmony

developing a meaningful philosophy of life
seeking beauty in life
becoming a more loving person.

Spiritual well-being integrates three aspects:
Healthy Relationships - treating ourselves and others

with respect, honesty, integrity and love.
Values - not only the things we say we care about,

but also the things that cause us to behave the way we do.
Purpose in life - the development, understanding and articulation

of what ultimately matters to us and the choices we make
to demonstrate that purpose in the way we live.

Some ways to develop a healthy spirituality:

EDUCATE YOURSELF
- explore the texts, traditions, wisdom and rituals of Religions, even as an “outsider”.
- consider how Aboriginal and Islander culture supports and challenges “Western” views.
- learn what science has to teach about the vast history and interconnectedness of our universe.
PRACT ICE CONTEMPLAT ION
- be attentive to what is happening within and outside you.

- don’t think about it, so much as be present with it, noticing what comes to mind.
MEDITATE
- focus and reflect on an idea, a text or an inner state of mind.

PRAY
- use prayer forms and language from existing traditions, or express intentions in your own words.
- some common themes are expressing gratitude, asking for forgiveness or help, noting awe and wonder.
PAY ATTENT ION TO YOUR LIFE
- keep a journal where you have a record of what was important in your life today
- practice the Examen, or set aside time each day when you remember what happened to you
- pay attention to your senses and feelings, eg. how food tastes, when you feel happy etc.
PRACT ICE ALT RUISM AND GENEROSITY
- give to charities, even if only in small amounts. Develop that habit.

- volunteer some of your time to help or teach others. Be a good friend.
- try to be available for those who need you, to the best of your ability

FOCUS ON LOV ING AND WELCOMING OT HERS
- try to think of others in the most positive way you can.

- treat others as you would want to be treated.
- practice expanding your circle of compassion to include others outside family and friends
- welcome others, say hello, smile, ask how they are going, show interest in them.
BECOME A STEWARD OR CUSTODIAN OF T HE WORLD YOU INHABIT
- learn from First Nations people about being custodians of country.

- live your life with minimal damage to the environment that sustains all people.
- grow and maintain a garden of some sort, even on a balcony, windowsill or verandah
- remember to be grateful for all the food and drink you consume.
- appreciate the beauty of the world that makes you happy and was here long before you.

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Spirituality

for the young and old.

There’s more than one way to see

But also surprising, generous,

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked,

Good news for anawim - little ones.

Last become rst.

the degree to which a school lives

Solidarity with people

openness and receptiveness

More and more, with Gen Z,

Born mid-90’s and on.

The invisible, intangible forces that bring us fully to life.

The personal quest for understanding answers

Spirituality is believing and becoming who you really are.

Spirituality is a personal consciousness of beliefs,

I don’t believe in any higher power or God.

Spirituality means making other people content.

Religion and spirituality

I believe to have a good future,

It is because religious institutions fail to generate

Both religion and spirituality are of equal value to me.

If our spirituality was acknowledged,

Spirituality combines two different aspects:

Spirituality is passion/commitment in relation to five relationships …

fulfilling the potential of the self

A rich spirituality involves both:

discovering who I am as a person,

an understanding of how I am connected

Spirituality and Religion fit well together.

Religion can provide rituals, practices, cultures and worldviews

Religious commitment without spirituality is sterile.

Spirituality without religious commitment

Religion should challenge us to deepen, broaden and heighten

Spirituality should question and demand from religion

attaining inner harmony

Spiritual well-being integrates three aspects:

Healthy Relationships - treating ourselves and others

Values - not only the things we say we care about,

Purpose in life - the development, understanding and articulation

Some ways to develop a healthy spirituality:

PRACT ICE CONTEMPLAT ION

- be attentive to what is happening within and outside you.

- focus and reflect on an idea, a text or an inner state of mind.

PAY ATTENT ION TO YOUR LIFE

PRACT ICE ALT RUISM AND GENEROSITY

- give to charities, even if only in small amounts. Develop that habit.

FOCUS ON LOV ING AND WELCOMING OT HERS

- try to think of others in the most positive way you can.

BECOME A STEWARD OR CUSTODIAN OF T HE WORLD YOU INHABIT

- learn from First Nations people about being custodians of country.

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