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Resources

On this page you will find suggestions on running the Seminar of Hope program and a link to download the Seminar of Hope manual which contains many helpful Bible scriptures referenced in the seminar videos.

Suggestions and tips for running your own Seminar of Hope

Below are some tips and suggestions on using the EWTN 12-episode video series "How to Pray for Your Sons & Daughters & Loved Ones" to run a Seminar of Hope in your parish, with a small group, or on your own. Feel free to contact Vernon directly with any questions. 

Parish programs

  • Promote this as a parish program (in-person or virtual) over six weeks

  • Allow time for break-out group discussion after each video (might require some facilitation)

  • Close with a time of prayer

  • This might take about 1.5 to 2 hours

  • This could also be run as a retreat weekend, covering 4 talks on Friday night, 4 talks on Saturday morning, and 4 talks on Saturday afternoon.

Small groups

  • Invite other friends or acquaintances to join you at home or church (6 to 12 is ideal)

  • Include time for a light snack or coffee/tea

  • Meet weekly for six weeks

  • Cover two video talks with time for discussion

  • Close with a time of prayer

  • This might take about 1.5 hours

Self-directed

  • Work through the video talks at your own pace

  • Reflect and pray for 5 to 10 minutes after each talk

  • You might ask the Lord to show you what He desires you to see or understand?

  • This might take about 35 to 40 minutes per video talk

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