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Human diversity is of great importance for evangelization and catechesis. In Baptism, we become equal in dignity as necessary members of the Body of Christ and all persons, however limited, are capable of growth in holiness. Persons with disabilities, and their families, seek to be included in the full life of the Church. God’s vision of love calls us to bring about this reality. Come explore ways faith communities and the faithful can foster a culture of inclusion so that all members of the Body of Christ can live a sacramental life!
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Unaddressed disagreements or conflict between people in ministry is often cited as a source of lower morale and alienation in the life of the church. Such unresolved tensions can be especially fraught in times of additional tension and polarized positions. The pandemic and social traumas which our world, our nation and our church have endured especially over the past year, but reaching back longer, have often exacerbated interpersonal conflict in ministry, especially as both human and financial means of support become more limited. It is thus vital that when we speak about co-responsibility in the life of the church we encourage the development of skills for understanding both the causes of conflict and how to manage them, even when a resolution seems elusive. Conflict must also not be resolved by sacrificing integrity or the demands of justice. Conflict literacy and management are skills which all people, including those who minister in the name of the Church and in the Spirit of Christ, should develop. Drawing upon insights from theologian Dr. Ann Garrido in her book Redeeming Conflict: 12 Habits for Christian Leaders, this presentation will focus on some of the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions of these skills, and encourage small and large group conversation about how they might apply in your ministry context.
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This webinar, produced in collaboration with Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN), will explore the role of long-term and short-term service in evangelization and catechesis, as well as how these service opportunities can inspire Catholic parishes and schools to carry out the formation of Catholics in new and refreshing ways. Join Center Assistant Director of Administration and Chair of the Board of Directors for Catholic Volunteer Network, Monica Thom Konschnik, as she moderates a conversation with Jenn Wood, Formation Coordinator for Spiritus Ministries, and Pam Tremblay, Providence College Director of Service Immersion and Social Justice, about the relationship between service and forming mature missionary disciples. This webinar will take place on April 8th at 1:00 EDT.
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