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Some people don't identify with a religion but, rather believe that they have a connection to the universe or the world.

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Spirituality -

Understanding or faith that there is something that exists outside of ourselves. Not just about a sense of other- it’s about a sense of self. It allows us to understand ourselves. Undefinable.Contextual. Something we are working towards. Nothing concrete. Language to the unknowable. Jewish understanding of God- undefinable. What are the elements of yourself make you who you are.Spirituality- how do we see ourselves. It’s personal. It’s our interpretation of what we experience. Spirit is a part of the person. It has an emotion or a movement. Students turn away from Catholic spirituality, however embrace spirituality as a concept. Lack of clarity of the definition. Can create debate. Daily trust in the one true God. Relationship between ourselves and God.  Meditation is a way to connect with God’s word and finding purpose. Allows a way for God to reveal his word to us.

Readings on Spirituality

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extends beyond an expression of religion

inspires, but creates harmony with the universe

nature, music, the arts, or a set of philosophical beliefs

lack of clarity in their definitions

stands alone without a connection to any specific faith.

man’s connection to something beyond the temporal

sends him wandering down paths that offer unsatisfactory results

True spirituality involves a daily trust in the One that created us

What is the essence of Catholic spirituality

That relationship between ourselves and something greater compels us to seek answers about the infinite.

itinerary for growth in our friendship with Christ.

Growth in the spiritual life gradually increases the influence of God’s revelation and wisdom

Growth in the spiritual life gradually heals and strengthens our will, so that we emerge out of self-centered and self-indulgent habits into virtuous living.

Christian Spirituality – Growing in a relationship with God

Life can be full of noise and distractions and many people like to practice meditation as an opportunity to unwind or reflect.

order to find a sense of peace and purpose

Christians may practise meditation in a variety of ways but the idea behind it will be to grow closer to God by creating a space to allow God to speak or reveal more of Himself to the person seeking him

opportunity to stop and reflect on God

Meditation in the Christian tradition isn’t about emptying your mind of conscious thought but more about becoming more aware of who God is, his work in people’s lives and in the wider world

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Spirituality can be without religion and can be seen as a personal connection to that which is around them and guides them in their own search for meaning

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Spirituality is human's search for meaning. One can be spiritual without religion.

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Spirituality is what you take away from religion.

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Walker Group - Spirituality can be an experience in the world. Example of looking at nature during a quiet time. Trust in one that created us. Moments of mindfulness. Focusing the mind on God. Begining of each lesson in the past was the Examin - Although it was noticed that prayer should not really be used as a GSI. Spirituality is in most culture it is focusing on or noticing something bigger than ourselves, something eternal ie in the Catholic context - God is eternal and a being we hope in and live for.

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Kildare 2-  Spirituality is the big picture, umbrella term of something 'more'.  Undefinable but experienced a sense of connection.  Seeing things and experiencing things from different perspectives, does not necessarily need to be religious.  Essence/ core of who you are, religion is a way of forming a common language to explore it further.  Some seek understanding through transcending experiences.   At St Brigid's this is witnessed through acceptance of all people at their point on their journey, religious and otherwise depending on this person.

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Kildare 1 - Spirituality  - Contentedness to intangible things not just through religion but also through music, the earth, skills and gifts.  Spirituality is not just about being religious but about being present in the moment.  It is also about an energies that a place or person has.   SCHOOL - how can we get the students to connect????   Develop Mindfulness

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