PARTNERSHIP &
CO-RESPONSIBILITY
Exploring the Integration of Partnership & Co-Responsibility.
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Begin by reading the text below from the Congregational resources,
then reflect on the sensing questions.
Use the personal sensing for individual reflection and group sensing questions for group dialogue.
As you read the Congregational statements on this element below, consider what this means for you personally and for Good Shepherd..
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What does this evoke?
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What is stirring?
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What is challenging?
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What is stimulating?
The origins of partnership with lay persons began with our founders Saint John Eudes and Saint Mary Euphrasia.
“Our experience of Good Shepherd draws us together. The strength of our partnership propels us out for mission. In partnership we identify with Good Shepherd Spirit from whichever place we come and we recognise it in each other. The strength of our partnership lies in equality and inclusiveness in our relationship. Partnership enriches us personally and communally.” (Theme of GSAPP Conference 2008)
Mission Partners (Lay and Sisters) accept co-responsibility and leadership to enable effective and sustainable Good Shepherd mission into the future.
PERSONAL SENSING
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After your centering exercise, take some time to consider the following questions. You may wish to journal your thoughts through words or drawings.
GROUP SENSING
These questions are designed to be used by groups. After the group centers itself, consider each question through group dialogue.
Record key ideas in words or drawings.