Day 7 in CIL

CIL DAY 7:

 UNDERSTANDING AND LIVING LASALLIAN ASSOCIATION TODAY

We began our seventh day will a prayerful reflection and call:  “Lasallians Be Transformed by the Renewal of Your Hearts and Minds”

Br. Charles Kitson then led us through the historical events and process which culminated in the publication of Circular 461:  “Associated for the Lasallian Mission:  An Act of Hope.”

We were guided to consider the essential elements of Lasallian Association:

·       A vocational call of Faith

·       Embracing of the Lasallian Story and Journey

·       Sharing in Community

·       Mission as the essential core

·       Duration of Commitment Together and By Association

Br. Charles presented three critical issues for deliberation and discussion in small group sessions: Several questions were outlined for each of the issues:

·       Is association a vocational response or an acquired status?

·       Is Everybody invited to be part of the Lasallian Family?

·       Are All Lasallians co-responsible for the Mission?

The afternoon session called for District Groups to gather to continue discussion on projects to be implemented upon completion of the CIL experience.

An evening liturgy was prepared by participants from English speaking ministries.