Dear CCA members and friends,
A few items regarding symposium follow-up, etc., may be of interest.
Cardijn & Lay Formation Symposium
A full house at Catholic Theological College for the July Symposium heard a rich range of papers on topics past and present, global and local: from pioneers, including a courageous young female Belgian organiser and loved Australian chaplains, to emerging community movements; from Jocism’s influence on post-Vatican II religious education to its stirrings among suburban working-class girls; from the energetic witness of current and recent YCW & YCS members to ideas around the lay Church and Jocist potential within established Church ministries.
Thanks to those who took snaps of the day. It is available at this LINK.
We offer our sincere thanks to our presenters for the stimulating papers. And we also acknowledge those who contributed to the day by their presence (especially those who, like several presenters, came from interstate).We are currently considering options for publishing the papers. In the meantime, keep an eye out for the videos of the presentations. They are currently being uploaded onto the symposium website:
In response to the interest of the 25th August sessions at the symposium, Stefan Gigacz prepared a brief proposal for a Cardijn Institute (attached). This is based on the Lawrence-Crafter proposal 2011 (available upon request). Thoughts on the proposal are invited: cardijninstitute@gmail.comA meeting to discuss the proposal, including possibly incorporating a Cardijn Institute under Victorian associations legislation, will be held at 6 pm Friday, 25th August, at YCW 25th August Brunswick Street, Fitzroy North.
YCW Mentoring
Exciting presentations from YCW and YCS at the symposium explained their plans to grow these movements. Capable and enthusiastic mentors for new and existing groups are crucial. CCA has enthusiastically accepted the request from the young people to provide whatever support we can using our networks to attract suitable mentors. On 19th August, the 19th Augustdijn Community will discuss in Adelaide with the young leaders to take these plans forward.
Parish Services Expo, Saturday 9th September
All are welcomed on 9th September to the next Reimagining Parish Services Expo, to be held at Resurrection Parish Kings Park for the Melbourne Archdiocesan western and northwestern regions. For further information and a Trybooking link, see:
Regards,
David Moloney
Joint Secretary, Cardijn Community Australia Inc
0417 704 427
http://www.cardijncommunityaustralia.org
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