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This idea was inspired by a suggestion from a Living Your Strengths small group graduate who completed our feed back form at the end of the four week session. He thought it would be a good idea for those who share the same strength to meet, share stories, experiences, and concerns. In addition, we explore the shadow side of their shared strength and discuss how to lean on their other strengths when their shared strength is being taxed. We have completed four sessions to date. It has been a wonderful follow up to the small group sessions. It also allows parishioners a chance to meet others that share their strength who may not have been in their small group session. We have been holding these "Same Strength" sessions once a month on a weekday in the evening from 7pm-9pm. The response has been very positive.
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recording for today's CSEC Toolbox session with Curt Liesveld. Great session with both a virtual and live audience where Curt was conducting a Strengths certification course for St. Matthew Parish in Charolette, NC.
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the link to our latest CSEC Live! session with Fr. James Mallon! What a wonderful session with so many great reviews.
Fr. James shares some wonderful examples of the great work they are doing at his parish St. Benedict in Nova Scotia. He shares some wonderful videos as well.
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Hi Everyone,
We know from Gallup research that the #2 item to build engagement is: "In my parish my spiritual needs are met."
We know from the Pew research that the reason 25% of Catholics have left the church is that their spirituall needs were not being met.
Here's a chance to help take this to the next level! Leisa Anslinger has developed a survey for people to describe how their spiritual needs ARE BEING MET!
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People often ask how to help people make the connection between their talent themes and their lives, in growth, spirituality, and prayer.
See what Baylor University is doing here:
http://www.baylor.edu/strengths/index.php?id=28063
Not only are there some great testimonials and good information, but perhaps inspiration for creativity for our own ministry, websites, bulletins and communication?
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I told my pastor I would peruse the Sunday readings for possible stewardship and engagement connections. In a quick review of the readings between now and the beginning of Lent, here are the connections I found:
Dec. 16: "Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none." -- Gratitude and generosity
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