Formation, Courses & Community
"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire."
— St. Catherine of Siena
Annual Flagship Gathering
Renewing Culture Conference
Join Christians from across Western Canada as renowned speakers explore cutting-edge topics through the lens of a great tradition text. The 2026 conference — Bringing Back Sunday — takes up Josef Pieper's Leisure: The Basis of Culture.
- Audience
- All welcome
- Format
- 2-day conference
- Frequency
- Annual — October
- Next
- October 2–3, 2026 · Mt Carmel Spirituality Centre
Youth Formation
St. Gregory's Music & Leadership Camp
A four-night residential camp for youth ages 12–18. Instruction in fiddle, penny whistle, and voice, exploring sacred and folk music traditions. Daily prayer, leadership sessions, games, and community. Inspired by the von Trapp family singers' camp.
- Audience
- Ages 12–18 (Leader-in-Training stream for 16–18)
- Format
- 4-night residential camp
- Frequency
- Annual — July
- Cost
- $350/child (family discounts available)
Free · Year-Round · Nationwide
Book Studies — Inklings Clubs
Free small-group reading clubs across Canada. Study guides, webinars, and discounts for participants. Dive into the treasures of culture while building community in your city. 2026 reads: Fr. Jacques Philippe, George Orwell, and Josef Pieper.
- Audience
- All welcome
- Format
- Small group reading clubs
- Frequency
- Three studies per year (Feb, May, Sep)
- Cost
- Free
Intensive Formation
Faith & Reason Seminar
An intensive 3-day Great Books immersion for Catholic leaders. Socratic seminars, cultural formation, prayer, and renewal. Unique in Western Canada — designed for those ready to go deeper into the intellectual and spiritual tradition.
- Audience
- Catholic leaders and serious seekers
- Format
- 3-day residential intensive
- Frequency
- Annual
Short Courses
Masterclasses
Short courses on the great themes of Catholic intellectual life: Philosophy of Aquinas, Virtuous Leadership, Christian Beauty and Art, Classical Education for Teachers. Available online and in-person.
- Audience
- All welcome
- Format
- Short course (1 day or multi-session)
- Frequency
- Ongoing
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