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The Common Ground Initiative

March 10, 2013 CCMT Gathering Presented by Donna Mollica. The Common Ground Initiative. Cardinal Joseph Louis Bernardin April 2, 1928 – November 14, 1996. Centered on faith in Jesus Marked by accountability to the Living Catholic tradition

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The Common Ground Initiative

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  1. March 10, 2013 CCMT Gathering Presented by Donna Mollica The Common Ground Initiative Cardinal Joseph Louis Bernardin April 2, 1928 – November 14, 1996

  2. Centered on faith in Jesus Marked by accountability to the Living Catholic tradition Ruled by a renewed Spirit of Civility, Dialogue, Generosity and broad and serious Consultation A Catholic Common Ground

  3. Jesus Christ - present in Scripture & Sacrament Central to all that we do. He must always be the measure and not what is measured. A Catholic Common Ground

  4. Will be marked by a willingness to approach the situation with: A Revitalized Catholic Common Ground

  5. Will be marked by a willingness to approach the situation with: Fresh Eyes Open Minds Changed Hearts A Revitalized Catholic Common Ground

  6. The full range and demands of: Authentic Unity Acceptable Diversity Respectful Dialogue Reaffirm and promote

  7. The full range and demands of: Authentic Unity Acceptable Diversity Respectful Dialogue As a way to understand for ourselves and articulate for the world The Meaning of Discipleship of Jesus Christ Reaffirm and promote

  8. Church is not merely a human organization It is a Chosen People A Mysterious Communion A Foreshadowing of the Kingdom A Spiritual Family Vatican II Vision Of A Communion and a People

  9. Reminds us that All the Faithfulare called to a role of grasping truth or incorporating a decision or practice into the Church’s Life. That dialogue takes place within boundaries is a necessary premise. Without boundaries, no identity can exist. Ancient concept of reception

  10. Recognize that no single group or viewpoint has a complete monopoly on the truth. Do not envision ourselves or any one part of the church (Group) as a saving remnant. Presume that those with whom we differ are acting in good faith. They deserve civility, charity and a good faith effort to understand their concerns. WORKING Principals

  11. Do not substitute abstractions, labels or blanketing terms – “Radical Feminism”, “The Hierarchy”, “Conservatives”, “Liberals” – for living, complicated realities. Put the best construction on differing positions, addressing their strongest points rather than seizing upon their most vulnerable points to discredit them. Be cautious in ascribing motives. WORKING Principals cont.

  12. Ultimately the fresh eyes and changed hearts we need cannot be distilled from guidelines

  13. They emerge in the space created by praise and worship!

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