Explore relationships in Szeged through Jesus’s parables. Nine-month small-group workshop with story therapy, guided by catechist Marcsi Novák. Improve communication, boundaries, and empathy. Limited seats; apply early.
when: 2026.02.19., Thursday
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A self-knowledge group led by Marcsi Novák invites participants to reexamine their relationships through the lens of Jesus’s parables, guided by a catechist and story-therapy specialist. The limited-capacity workshop runs for nine months, meeting every third Thursday starting September 18 at the Lower Town Franciscan Parish (Alsóváros Franciscan Parish), Mátyás Square (Mátyás tér) 26, Szeged. Advance registration and an interview are required; if full, applicants can join a waiting list. Fee: $15.50 per session, per person.
How It Works
Hands-on, small-group sessions map everyday ties—family, friends, partners—onto the moral and emotional terrain of the parables, aiming for practical shifts in communication, boundaries, and empathy. The format blends guided reflection with narrative tools from story therapy (meseterápia), keeping the focus on lived experience and accountability.
Key Dates in 2026
– February 19, Szeged, Mátyás Square (Mátyás tér) 26
– March 19, Szeged
– April 16, Szeged
– May 21, Szeged
Join the Circle
Apply early due to the limited cohort size. Interviews help shape a cohesive group and tailor prompts for sustained monthly work over the full program.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe for teens and up—introspective rather than graphic or noisy, so it suits thoughtful parent–teen duos
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Internationally familiar theme: Jesus’s parables are widely known in the U.S., so the content feels accessible even abroad
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Low cost per session ($15.50) compared with typical U.S. therapeutic or self-help groups
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Szeged is a pleasant, safe university city with a relaxed pace—nice add-on to a Budapest trip
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Central parish location on Mátyás tér is easy to find and near cafés for a post-session debrief
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Public transport in Szeged is straightforward (trams/buses/taxis), and driving/parking is manageable
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Compared with U.S. church-based small groups, this blends catechesis with story-therapy tools, giving it a more structured, therapeutic edge
Cons
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Not ideal for younger kids—quiet reflection and adult topics may bore them
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The workshop runs monthly over nine months; most U.S. tourists can’t commit to that schedule
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Sessions are likely in Hungarian; without Hungarian, you’ll struggle unless the organizer confirms English accommodation
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Szeged is less famous internationally than Budapest, so you’ll need extra planning and transit time to get there from the capital
