Summer School in Liturgical Studies

The Summer School in Liturgical Studies (SSLS) operated from 1991 to 2008. Due to decreased enrollment it was cancelled at did not continue in the summer of 2009.
The SSLS enabled people throughout Western Canada to respond to the challenge of Vatican II “that all the faithful should be led to full, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations.” These studies were designed to develop leadership and to promote a degree of liturgical competence.
The SSLS consisted of 24 credit program which lead towards a certificate in Liturgical Studies. In addition students had the option of transferring 12 of the credits towards a Newman Theological College undergraduate program if they wished. Courses were open to adults and drew the attention of lay people, those involved in pastoral ministers or on parish pastoral teams, members of parish clergy committees and pastoral councils, musicians, liturgical ministers, sacramental preparation team members, RCIA and CIC team members, teachers and religious educators, catechists, seminarians, and others.