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Vision 2020. Our Missionary Project. Jeremiah 29:11. For I know well the plans I have in mind for you Says the Lord Plans for your welfare. Not for woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope. Marianist Province of the United States.
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Vision 2020 Our Missionary Project
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know well the plans I have in mind for you Says the Lord Plans for your welfare. Not for woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope
Marianist Province of the United States In order to revitalize the apostolic mission inherited from our Blessed Founder for our time, we commit ourselves to be:
Faith-filled communities in mission in several geographic areas of the Province. Faithful witnesses to the charism of Blessed Chaminade. Partners in mission with other communities of the Marianist Family and other persons to educate and form persons and communities of apostolic faith that advance justice, reconciliation and the integrity of creation in our society and in our Church.
Goal A The Province of the United States will focus on developing vibrant religious communities in mission.
Criteria for Choosing Geographic Areas • Strong apostolic organizations in the area • Recruiting new members. • Develop solidarity and partnership with others-sustaining networks of sponsored apostolic organizations. • Church is growing and could benefit from Marianist presence
5. We have an invitation from the local Church. 6. Connections in addressing issues such as global peace and justice and the integrity of creation 7. Area supports vibrant communities capable of housing senior members
Goal B • The Province of the United States will continue to build and strengthen its program of vocation ministry and initial formation.
Goal C The Province of the United States will define, clarify and refine collaboratively the meaning of Province sponsorship of an apostolic organization and implement the application of the criteria.
Criteria for Sponsorship • How well does the organizations fulfill the Characteristics of Marianist Education? • Does the institution form faith-filled leaders in the Marianist Tradition and advance justice and reconciliation? • Does the institution give preferential option for the poor and to the education and formation of youth?
Criteria for Sponsorship continued 4. Does the institution give special preference and have a plan respecting the principles of integrity of creation? 5. Is the institution/ministry responsive to the critical needs of the local church and society and working with the local church? 6. Institutions that have sufficient financial resources and a sustainable plan to support the apostolic organization.
Criteria………continued • 7. Opportunity to network with other initiatives of the Marianist Family. • 8. Institutions and ministries that are used for formation experiences that allow brothers in formation to carry out the mission of the Society.
Goal D The Province of the United States in partnership with other communities and individuals of the Marianist Family will promote a network of sponsored apostolic organizations and faith communities in each of the geographical areas of the Province.
Goal E The Province of the United States will assist its members in making appropriate transitions from fully engaged apostolic ministry to new ministries and ministries appropriate to their health and strength.
Goal F The Province of the United States will develop and sustain a unified development/advancement effort to support its life and mission.
Goal G The Province of the United States will continue to develop and sustain an approach to leadership and governance that addresses the complexity of the Province enterprise and will continue to focus attention on the lives of brothers and their communities as well as sponsored apostolic organizations.
Goal H The Province of the United States will continue to develop and sustain an effective and responsible relationship in solidarity with its districts and foundations and will continue to be in dialogue and collaboration with all Units of our international community.
Question for Discussion:What are two suggestions or recommendations that your group would like to make to the Marianist leadership about sponsorship of apostolic organizations and partnership in mission?