Level 1 Student Requirements

CLM Educational Program  (2015 version)

CLM LEVEL 1 – Requirements: (Prayer and Self Discovery/Cleansing)

Books: (Required)

“The Healing Path of Prayer”, Ron Roth

“Prayer and the Five Stages of Healing”, Ron Roth

“The Art of Happiness” Dalai Lama

“The Anatomy of the Spirit” Caroline Myss (book or cd’s)

“The Yoga of Jesus”, Self Realization Fellowship"

Books (Choose 3)

“The Places that Scare You” Pema Chodron

“Love Without End” Glenda Green

“One Day My Soul Just Opened Up” Iyanla Vanzant

“Life of the Beloved” Henri  Nouwen

“The Autobiography of a Yogi”, Yogananda

“The Power of the Subconscious Mind” Joseph Murphy

“Journey of Souls” Michael Newton

“Jesus and the Essenes” Dolores Cannon

“Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer,” Gregg Braden

“The Novice”, Thich Nhat Hanh

“Shower of Heavenly Roses”, Elizabeth Ficocelli (Stories of the intercession of St. Therese of Lisieux)

“A New Earth” Eckhart Tolle

“Many Mansions” Gina Cerminara (The Edgar Cayce Story on Reincarnation)

"The Good Good Pig, the extraordinary life of Christopher Hogwood"  Sy Montgomery

"The Astonishing Power of Emotions", Ester and jerry Hicks...(Abraham material)

“The Incorruptibles”, Joan Cruz

CD’s: (Required)

“Healing Prayers”, Ron Roth

“Realization of the Christ Within” Dale Allen Hoffman

“Divine Love”, Wayne Dyer

CD’s Meditations (Choose 2)

“Sacred Verses and Divine Healing Decrees” Ron Roth

 " The Divine Connection" Ron Roth

“Journey to the Crystal Cave” Josie Ravenwing

Devotionals (Choose 1)

“The Book of Awakenings” Mark Nepo

“Enter the Quiet Heart” Sri Daya Mata

" What I Know for Sure", Oprah Winfrey

Movies DVD’s  (Required) 

Peaceful Warrior, Scott Mechlowicz

Padre Pio, Ignatius Press (either movie, there are 2)

Most of the books and audio are available at Isaac’s bookstore

Sacred Pilgrimages:

***June 8 - 20, 2015… Rev. Paul Funfsinn will be making a sacred pilgrimage to Brazil to visit the Casa de Dom Inacio de Loyola, John of God.

The sacred trip will be acceptable in lieu of (3) Level 1 electives.

Credit for attending the Oneness University 28 day program, or Three Chamber Process will also be accepted.

The student must write a 5 page Reflection Paper for either the Sacred Pilgrimage Experience to the Casa or the Three Chamber Process, or speak to the Educational Director, for approx 1 hour, with outline provided to receive credit..Questions to be addressed in either paper or telephone conversation:

1.  What you learned concerning prayer, worship, and the Presence

2.  What were your perceptions about healing prior to and after the experience

3.  Describe your overall transformation as a result of your experience while on the pilgrimage and after your return home

Activity Requirements:

1. Listen to 6 teleconferences

2. Read, listen to, and watch the required books, CD’s, and movies.

3. Complete all electives

4. Write a one-page synopsis of how EACH of the required books, cd’s, DVD’s, workbooks,  and electives brought you closer or not to the Holy Spirit, as well as how each helped you see yourself differently. This may also be satisfied by speaking to the Educational Director.

Community Service: 25 hours

1. The service should be purposeful and involve furthering an understanding of spirit or loving-kindness.

2. Service can be integrated into your program by attending a prayer group, volunteer work during Celebrating Life Retreats or one day events, or for any group or organization that fills your heart.

3. Verifications of your service must be in writing from the person or organization receiving the service, or have been accepted by the Educational Director, Virginia Chapin-Sheff and/or Padre Paul Funfsinn. 

Final Paper:

Upon completion of all requirements mentioned above, write a 10 page paper or arrange for a 2 hour telephone call, with Rev. Virginia Chapin-Sheff (with outline provided ahead of time). Share the following: 

1.  What have you learned about yourself and how have you been transformed through the level  1 experience?  

2. Share your experience with the Holy Spirit, prayer, and healing.

Any questions, please call Rev. Virginia Chapin-Sheff, Educational Director at 401-295-0004 or email vchapinsheff@bigplanet.com.

Email papers to:  Rev. Virginia Chapin-Sheff, vchapinsheff@bigplanet.com, Padre Paul Funfsinn, pfunfsinn@yahoo.com, Rev. Susan Wallace, susan@susanwallace.com

Hard copies of all papers should be mailed to Rev. Virginia Chapin-Sheff, PO Box 373, Saunderstown,  RI 02874 for  your files.

Once you have completed Level 1 we ask that you check out our Level 2 prerequisites if you desire to continue with the program. LEVEL 2 PRERQUISITES