Mission and Ministry THROUGH THE LENS OF CHARISM

Mission and Ministry THROUGH THE LENS OF CHARISM

Getting Established Membership Discussion of Areas of Focus Mission Effectiveness, Intentionality, Cultural Sensitivity, Revitalization, Mentoring, Combatting Racism as Hospitality in Action Practicalities Future Meetings Preparations: Reviewing chapter materials and table responses

Focus Unwrapping the Focus Statement Discussion of Topics and Themes Forming Sub-committees Evangelization & Catholic Education Inclusivity & Cultural Sensitivity Support for Ministry Transition

Unfolding Plans Inclusivity & Cultural Sensitivity Goal 1: Grow in deeper understanding and renewed willingness Goal 2: To be aware of the dynamics of Racism and their effects on its victims. Goal 3: Commit to ongoing awareness of emerging needs and new opportunities Evangelization/Catholic Education Focus on revitalization & charism within ministry Supporting Ministry Transition Utilize resources, i.e. Ministry Transition binder

Inclusion and Cultural Sensitivity

Bilingual / Bicultural Ministers

The thing the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm hearts of the faithful. It needs nearness, proximity. I see the Church as a field hospital after battle. Pope Francis

The mission of the Church encompasses peoples of varying races, languages, social circumstances, and cultures; therefore, each Sister in her evangelizing efforts is ever receptive in spirit and responsive in action to all persons she meets. FW #42.2

Context The present socio-cultural reality and its impact on the people we serve invites us as IHMs: To grow in a deeper understanding and a renewed willingness to cultivate a spirit of racial inclusion, cultural sensitivity and awareness of persons with disabilities To be aware of the dynamics of racism and better understand the effects on its victims To commit to the emerging needs and new opportunities for ministry

Recommendation 1 We entrust to the Implementation Committee the work of the Inclusion and Cultural Sensitivity subcommittee.

Rationale Our Alphonsian tradition Mother Theresa Maxis legacy of courage In response to Pope Francis mandate to be proactive in addressing racism and encountering those on the margins

Cultural Diversity and the New Evangelization

Action Items could include: Speaker Series Interculturalism and Catechesis The History of Immigration in the United States Embracing Brothers and Sisters with Disabilities Welcoming the Other as Jesus Did The Reality of Racism OSP/IHM Committees ASL, Pastoral Spanish and ESL training

Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers Module 1: Diversity Module 2: Culture Module 3: Intercultural Communication Skills Module 4: Obstacles Module 5: Ecclesial Integration

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Recommendation 2 We call the delegation to affirm the need to grow in a deeper understanding and a renewed willingness to cultivate a spirit of racial inclusion, cultural sensitivity and awareness of persons with disabilities.

Recommendation 3 We call the delegation to affirm the need to be aware of the dynamics of racism and better understand the effects on its victims.

Recommendation 4 We call the delegation to affirm the need to commit to the emerging needs and new opportunities for ministry.

Recommendation 1 We entrust to the Implementation Committee the work of the Inclusion and Cultural Sensitivity subcommittee.