Explore a small-group self-knowledge workshop in Szeged using Jesus’s parables to transform relationship patterns. Apply by Aug 22, join monthly sessions led by Marcsi Novák at Alsóváros Franciscan Parish.
when: 2025.12.18., Thursday
where: 6700 Szeged, Mátyás tér 26.
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An intimate, workshop-style self-knowledge group in Szeged invites participants to rethink their relationships through the lens of Jesus’s parables. Led by catechist and fairy-tale therapy specialist Marcsi Novák, the group uses the “Parables—My Relationships in the Light of Jesus’s Parables” framework to map everyday connections and patterns.
How It Works
The small group meets for nine months on every third Thursday, starting September 18, at the Alsóváros Franciscan Parish (Alsóváros Ferences Plébánia), Mátyás Square (Mátyás tér) 26. Attendance is limited; entry requires a prior application and an interview. If spaces fill, a waitlist will be available. The workshop fee is $15.30 per person per session.
Key Dates and Place
Application deadline: August 22, 2025. Sessions scheduled in Szeged:
– 12/18/2025
– 01/15/2026
– 02/19/2026
– 03/19/2026
– 04/16/2026
– 05/21/2026
Who It’s For
Anyone seeking deeper insight into their relationship patterns, guided by storytelling, faith tradition, and structured reflection within a steady, supportive community.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendliness: Small, gentle workshop vibe feels safe and respectful for mature teens and adults, great for reflective family members traveling together
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Topic recognition: Jesus’s parables are familiar to many Americans, so the framework will feel approachable even abroad
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Location appeal: Szeged is a charming university city with cafes, art nouveau architecture, and the cathedral—nice cultural add-on to a Hungary trip
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Language feasibility: If sessions are in English or bilingual, the content is universally relatable; organizers may accommodate foreigners if you ask early
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Cost: About $15 per session is very affordable by U.S. standards
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Access: Szeged is 2–2.5 hours from Budapest by frequent trains, and the parish is reachable by Szeged trams/walking; driving via M5 is straightforward
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Uniqueness: Combining catechesis, parables, and fairy-tale therapy is a niche, meaningful experience you won’t find in typical tourist itineraries
Cons
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Family-friendliness: Not suited for young kids; it’s a reflective, adult-oriented group with interview-based admission
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Topic recognition: While the parables are known, the “self-knowledge group” format is less common in U.S. tourist activities, so expectations may mismatch
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Location fame: Szeged is less known to American tourists than Budapest, so you’ll need to plan logistics and overnight stays
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Language requirement: Likely Hungarian-led; without Hungarian, participation may be limited unless organizers explicitly offer English or translation
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Transport ease: The schedule spans months with fixed Thursday dates; hard to fit for short trips, and attendance requires prior application and an interview
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Comparisons: Unlike drop-in mindfulness or church retreats in the U.S., this demands long-term commitment; not ideal if you want a one-off cultural workshop
