Basketry and spirituality

“The earth does not belong to us; we borrow it from our children.” Antoine de Saint Exupéry

The spiritual section is led by Sisters Catherine and M. Cécile, Sisters of Our Lady of Calvary.

November 15th & 16th, 2025

9:30 a.m.: Welcome and introduction to the theme: Chantal, Louis, and the sisters
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Internalization of spiritual texts and creation of stars: the sisters, Chantal, and Louis
12:00 p.m.: Lunch
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.: Meditation on light: The sisters, followed by a time of collective creation of a large star: Chantal and Louis
4:00 p.m.–4:20 p.m.: Break
4:20 p.m.–5:45 p.m.: Creation of a nativity scene or basket: Chantal and Louis
6:00 p.m.: Sunday Eucharist with the parish or free time
7:00 p.m.: Lunch
8:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.: Vigil

From 7:30 a.m.: Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer with Sr. Catherine and Sr. M. Cécile
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Nativity Scene or Basket Making (continued) with Chantal and Louis
12:00 p.m.: Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Angel Making with Chantal and Louis
4:00 p.m.: Evaluation
Departure scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

to be sent to:
GRAND COUVENT
33, avenue Louis Mazet
46500 GRAMAT

Arrival possible on Friday evening (contact the secretary: 05 65 38 73 29).

For basketwork tools: Provide a knife (Opinel type), pruning shears, an apron.

Overnight stay + meals + entertainment: €140
Meals + entertainment: €100
Check payable to “Srs Notre Dame du Calvaire”