Grow
BTC teachers are challenged to grow personally and spiritually by living in an intentional faith community.
Life in Community
Two cohorts live together forming a community of approximately twelve fellows. Most cohorts range from 6-8 teachers. The fellows share responsibilities within the community such as cooking and daily chores. Each fellow has their own room. They all share common spaces such as the kitchen, family room, community space, chapel, laundry room and even a ping pong table.
The community is housed in an old convent attached to a thriving St. Louis parish. The parish community is incredibly welcoming and provides many opportunities for engagement.
The community is housed in an old convent attached to a thriving St. Louis parish. The parish community is incredibly welcoming and provides many opportunities for engagement.
Community Events have included:
A Cardinal’s game A trip to the St. Louis Zoo Brunch Candle making Game nights Hanging out in Forest Park/Tower Grove Park Ice Cream at Ted Drewes Kickball SLU Homecoming Parade |
Spirituality Nights have included:
Affirmations Goal setting for spiritual health, emotional health, physical health Finding God in children’s literature Lectio Devina Mass Meditation Praying the Examen Reflections on scripture |