Commitments 2002 - 2006
We call ourselves to ... Gathering from across Canada and Peru, Sisters of Charity of the
Immaculate Conception (SCIC) and Associates pledged to deepen their
commitment to social justice, especially for women and children. Sisters and Associates also agreed to demonstrate greater care for
the earth, and to increase their involvement with young adults.
Action in support of women and children will help to alleviate the
lack of decent housing for lower income
persons.
'To be the new face of SCIC means to understand what is demanded of us in being
good news today - to recognize the power of being transformed by being present
among those on the margins" of society. 'SCIC's and Associates seek to
make an option for the poor and for youth, to be stewards of our planet
and to commit to working for justice and peace as a community.
We are helped to develop a more global vision by partnering with
others in addressing needs and learning more from participation
in conferences and working
groups.
Founded in Saint John, NB, in 1854, SCIC's are dedicated to
education, health care, and social service, especially among
the poor. With more than 150 members in British Columbia, Alberta,
Saskatchewan, the Yukon,
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Peru, they also share their founding
spirit, prayer, and mission with Associates in these regions.
........The Charity of Christ
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Women of Charity
...in simplicity
.......responding to those in need
.........meeting Jesus
...........especially in the person of
................the poor.
Commitment Calls 2002 - 2006
- To act congregationally, locally, and individually in support
of women and children experiencing exploitation, 'oppression', and violence.
- To seek opportunities to collaborate and partner with others.
- To grow in awareness of and deepen our response to global and
local issues.
- To take responsibility congregationally and individually for
the care of the earth.
- To deepen our sharing through conversation circles.
- To honor personal experience as the starting point for communal
prayer, for gatherings, and in ministry.
- To acknowledge and embrace leadership in self and others, and
to strengthen dialogue among us.
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