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About Jen... Jen is a musician, teacher and Education Officer in Primary Religious Education in the Diocese of Wollongong. She has been a Religious Education Coordinator and a specialist Creative Arts Teacher. Jen also taught for eight years in the Archdiocese of Sydney. Jen has facilitated many workshops for teachers and students. She has facilitated workshops at many conferences, youth gatherings and festivals, and REC networks and conferences. Jen has been commissioned to write songs for conferences, schools, special events, liturgies and Religious Education Curriculum. Jen is married to John Charadia and has two children. Jen's Music... Jen released her first CD, ‘Renew Our Hearts' in 2002 and her music is now used in hundreds of schools and parishes across Australia and overseas. Jen's second CD ‘Christ Our Way and Life' was released in 2003 as a special project for Mary Immaculate Primary School, Eagle Vale. It contains many original Christmas songs by Jen and a couple of traditional ones. Jen's third CD 'At The Well' was released in July 2007. This CD contains an amazing collection of songs for use in liturgy, prayer and personal reflection. In 2009 ‘Crowing in the Mid West’ was recorded in Western Australia as a special project for Good Samaritan Rural Outreach. The formation of a community choir and onsite recording was a means of gathering the various groups in the community with its indigenous members. All profits from this CD go to St. Paul’s House of Welcome in Three Springs WA. In 2010 Jen wrote and recorded ‘In God and For God’ after being inspired by the writings and lived spirituality of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The CD contains songs and mantras based on the writings and spirituality of Mary MacKillop. This CD is fully endorsed by the Sisters of St Joseph and has been widely used by facilitators providing retreats and reflection days on Mary MacKillop. Music from this collection was used at the Mary MacKillop Canonisation events held by the Sisters of St Joseph in Rome and Sydney.
A message from Jen... This music is an action for God and it is my hope that all can find spiritual renewal in these songs and a deeper awareness and connection to the God we are in and God within us. The Renewal Productions logo of the deciduos tree is a symbol of our own capacity for spiritual renewal. Each year these trees shed themselves of old growth and spend time in stillness. We too are invited to shed ourselves of all that does not give life and enter into naked stillness and reflective quiet time in order to...
Be transformed by the renewing of your minds,
so that you may discern what is the will of God
what is good and acceptable and perfect.
(Romans 12:2)
Like these trees we wait. And in the grace and wisdom of God we burst forth into new growth and new life. As the winter tree clothes itself anew each Spring, St Paul says, Clothe yourselves in a new self,
which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the creator. In that renewal... Christ is all and in all!
(Col 3:10-11)
It is my hope that this gift of music will support individuals, retreat facilitators, schools and parishes in the work of spiritual renewal, in clothing yourselves in Christ and in becoming all that is possible in the image of the creator. In gratitude Jen
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‘Crowing in the Mid West’- Western Australia |
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Mary MacKillop's Tomb-North Sydney |
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Spirit Dream in Burning Hearts
Conference, Sydney
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WYD Launch |
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'The Journey' Lenten Concert |
Bishop's Inservice Day Rockhampton |
Diocese of Rockhampton
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Mainstreet Studios |
Mainstreet Studios |
Catholic Mission Launch |
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Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish, Varroville |
Mary MacKillop's Tomb
North Sydney
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Religious Education Coordinators Conference |
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Canberra |
Diocese of Broken Bay
Assistant Principal's Conference
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RE Curriculum Launch
"Gather on the Road"
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Education Mass
Mt Carmel High School
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Women and the Australian Church
Conference, Canterbury
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Recording vocals for "In God and For God" CD |
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Mainstreet Studios
Recording Vocals for
"There Where You Are" In God and For God- CD
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Andre Charadia recording keyboard for
"Only What You Will"
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Recording the strings for
"There Where You Are"
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Catholic Schools Week Liturgy
Download Free MP3 of Gather on the Road
Click here to download the CWS liturgy 2011.
Spirit Dream Conference
Jen will performance at the Spirit Dream Conference on Friday 27 May and Saturday 28 May 2011.
RETREATS
Jen is available as a retreat facilitator and for staff and group reflection days.
For booking please contact Jen. (Add link to contact page)
St Clements Retreat
8-10 April 2011
St Clements Retreat Centre Galong.
Jen will facilitate a retreat based on the Spiritulaity of Mary MacKillop with Sr Helen Barnes RSJ.
Bookings contact St Clements Conference and Retreat Centre.
Wollongong REC & Liturgy Coordinators Conference 23-24 Feb
Broken Bay REC Day 3 March
Resources
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In God and for God The Spirituality of Mary MacKillop in Songs and Mantras
By Jen Charadia
Contains 12 songs and mantras based on the writings and spirituality of Mary MacKillop. Ideal for parishes, teachers and retreat facilitators. Recommended for primary and high schools as well as adult faith formation and spirituality. Fully endorsed by the Sisters of St Joseph. |
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At The Well
By Jen Charadia
This CD Contains 12 songs ideal for liturgy and reflection.
Also available is the 'At The Well Music and Resource Book which contains sheet music, song lyrics, prayers, reflections and illustrations for each song.
Ideal for parishes and teachers. Recommended for primary and high schools as well as adult faith formation and spirituality.
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Renew Our Hearts By Jen Charadia This CD Contains 12 songs ideal for liturgy and reflection.
Also available is the The Renew our Hearts Music and Resource Book which contains sheet music, song lyrics, prayers, reflections for each song.
Ideal for parishes and teachers. Recommended for primary and high schools as well as adult faith formation and spirituality.
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Christ Our Way & Life
By Jen Charadia
Contains: 6 songs
6 Instrumental backing tracks
This CD contains 4 Christmas, including two original Christmas songs by Jen, the School Song- 'Christ Our Way and Life' and 'Jesus is a Shepherd'. Recorded as a special project with Mary Immaculate Primary School Eagle Vale.
Also available is the Music Book which contains sheet music and song lyrics for each song.
Ideal for parishes and teachers. Recommended for primary schools.
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The Stream
By John Charadia
The Stream is a beautiful CD + DVD containing original flamenco and classical guitar music by John Charadia.
It is ideal for personal easy listening, as well as for prayer reflection and instrumental music in liturgies and for retreats.
Contains: CD- 10 instrumental songs
DVD- DVD film interpretations of 4 songs from the CD.
CD Booklet includes original poetry useful for reflection, meditation and performance.
Ideal for parishes, schools and retreat facilitators. A great CD and DVD which can be used for personal listening.
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Find a song for a particular liturgy, prayer or classroom RE Units.
MASS / SACRAMENTS / LITURGICAL YEAR / BEGINNING SCHOOL YEAR / MARY MACKILLOP / SCRIPTURE / SOCIAL JUSTICE / GRADUATION / OTHER THEMES /MANTRAS
MASS________________________________
Gathering
A Faithful Heart (Renew Our Hearts)
Let the Children Come (Renew Our Hearts)
Walk Into the Light (Renew Our Hearts)
Gather on the Road (At The Well)
Spirit Alive (At The Well)
Celebrate Our Faith (At The Well)
Offertory
Renew Our Hearts (Renew Our Hearts)
Communion
I'm Coming To You Lord (Renew Our Hearts)
We Eat This Bread (Renew Our Hearts)
Come To The Table (At The Well)
Reflection
The Kingdom in Me (Renew Our Hearts)
Never Alone (Renew Our Hearts)
Here I Am (At The Well)
Thank God (At The Well)
There Where You Are (In God and For God)
In God and For God (In God and For God)
Only What You Will (In God and For God)
Love In Our Hearts (In God and For God)
Recessional
His Witnesses (Renew Our Hearts)
Thank God (At The Well)
The Light of the World (At The Well)
Celebrate Our Faith (At The Well)
SACRAMENTS_________________________
Reconciliation
Renew Our Hearts (Renew Our Hearts)
At The Well (At The Well)
All That We Should Be (In God and For God)
Nearer To You (In God and For God)
Eucharist
We Eat This Bread (Renew Our Hearts)
I'm Coming To You Lord (Renew Our Hearts)
Come To The Table (At The Well)
Confirmation
On Us Breathe (Renew Our Hearts)
Presence (At The Well) & (In God and For God)
Spirit Alive (At The Well)
Funeral
Here I Am (At The Well)
I'm Coming To You Lord (Renew Our Hearts)
Holy Orders
There Where You Are (In God and For God)
In God and For God (In God and For God)
LITURGICAL YEAR_____________________
Lent
Renew Our Hearts (Renew Our Hearts)
Holy Week/Easter
Could You Not Stay (Renew Our Hearts)
The Cross Is My Portion (In God and For God)
Pentecost
On Us Breathe (Renew Our Hearts)
Presence (At The Well) & (In God and For God)
Spirit Alive (At The Well)
Christ the King
In Him, Through Him-In Christ, Through Christ (Renew Our Hearts)
Advent
Walk Into the Light (Renew Our Hearts)
Christmas
Christmas La La (Christ Our Way and Life)
Baby Jesus (Christ Our Way and Life)
Silent Night (Christ Our Way and Life)
Away In A Manger (Christ Our Way and Life)
OTHER THEMES________________________
Beginning/End of School Year
A Faithful Heart (Renew Our Hearts)
Celebrate Our Faith (At The Well)
Christ Our Way and Life (Christ Our Way and Life)
Creation
In Him Through Him -In Christ, Through Christ (Renew Our Hearts)
Emmaus
Gather on the Road (At The Well)
Graduation
His Witnesses (Renew Our Hearts)
What God Wants Me To Be (In God and For God)
Social Justice
The Micah Call (At The Well)
The Good Samaritan Song (At The Well)
The Light of the World (At The Well)
Love In Our Hearts (In God and For God)
MARY MACKILLOP_____________________
In God and For God (In God and For God)
Only What You Will (In God and For God)
There Where You Are (In God and For God)
All That We Should Be (In God and For God)
Nearer To You (In God and For God)
The Cross Is My Portion (In God and For God)
Love In Our Hearts (In God and For God)
What God Wants Me To Be (In God and For God)
As Long As You Are Glorified (In God and For God)
Providence (In God and For God)
The Whisperings of God(In God and For God)
Presence (In God and For God) & (At The Well)
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SCRIPTURE___________________________
Micah 6:8 -The Micah Call (At The Well)
Deut 6:5 -The Good Samaritan Song (At The Well)
Isaiah 1:16 -Renew Our Hearts (Renew Our Hearts)
Isaiah 2:5 -Walk Into The Light (Renew Our Hearts)
Isaiah 6:8 -Here I Am (At The Well)
Psalm 40:7-8 -Here I Am (At The Well)
Psalm 46:10 -Presence (At The Well) & (In God and For God)
Psalm 56 - Here I Am (At The Well)
Psalm 62 -The Whisperings of God (In God and For God)
Psalm 86:11-12 -The Kingdom In Me (Renew Our Hearts)
Matthew 19:13-15 - Let The Children Come (Renew Our Hearts)
Matthew 26:40-41 - Could You Not Stay (Renew Our Hearts)
Matthew 28:16-20 - His Witnesses (Renew Our Hearts)
Mark 14:32-34 - Could You Not Stay (Renew Our Hearts)
Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan Song (At The Well)
Luke 11:1-4 - I'm Coming To You Lord (Renew Our Hearts)
Luke 12:22,31 - Providence (In God and For God)
Luke 14:27 - The Cross Is My Portion (In God and For God)
Luke 15:1-7 - Jesus Is a Shepherd (Christ Our Way and Life) Suitable for K-2
Luke 22:14-23 - Eat This Bread (Renew Our Hearts)
Luke 24:13-35 - Gather on The Road (At The Well)
John 4:6-10 - At The Well (At The Well)
John5:1-9 - Take Up Your Mat (At The Well)
John 6:53-56 - Eat This Bread (Renew Our Hearts)
John 8:12 - The Light of the World (At The Well)
John 10:10 - All That We Should Be (In God and For God)
John 10:14 - Jesus Is a Shepherd (Christ Our Way and Life) Suitable for K-2
John 13:34-35 - Love In Our Hearts (In God and For God)
Acts 1:8 - His Witnesses (Renew Our Hearts)
1 Corinthians 10:31 - As Long As You Are Glorified (In God and For God)
Colossians 1:12-20 - In Him Through Him-In Christ, Through Christ (Renew Our Hearts)
Colossians 3:12-17 - Thank God (At The Well)
1 Peter 4:11 - As Long As You Are Glorified (In God and For God)
1John 1:1-3 - Spirit Alive (At The Well)
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MANTRAS_____________________________
Presence (In God and For God) & (At The Well)
Nearer To You (In God and For God)
The Cross Is My Portion (In God and For God)
As Long As You Are Glorified (In God and For God)
Providence (In God and For God)
The Whisperings of God (In God and For God)