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Part A: Introductions and context (by facilitator[s]) 20 mins

Part B: Group Reflection on nature of CLC Leadership 50 mins

( Break for Tea/Coffee and refreshments) 10 mins

Part C: Dimensions of CLC Leadership (informed by

’08 Australian Assembly - Input by session

facilitator(s) and group discussion) 25 mins

Part D: Fundamental references and insights – Scriptural, Ignatian, and CLC (group reflection on how they illuminate the

practice of CLC Leadership) 55 mins

Part E: Concluding reflection and evaluation 20 mins

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Messages on Leadership

Message from National CLC President,

(could be video or text message)

Message from National CLC Ecclesial Assistant,

(could be video of text message)3

The CLC today – importance of LeadershipThe Nairobi mandate on LeadershipThe CLC IFE (Rome) Course on LeadershipThe National Assembly mandate on LeadershipThe Nexco and Leadership Development Team’s work

on LeadershipModels of Leadership – Christ, Mary, Ignatius, othersA few more comments about this particular

Leadership session.

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1. Introduce say 2 speakers to discuss their views and experiences on CLC Leadership in particular. (5 mins each)

2. Individual reflection on their experience. (30 mins)

3. Group discussion seeking some consensus (or at least summary of views presented) and record and display results.

(15 mins)

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Break for Tea/Coffee and refreshments

10 mins

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Introduction of the CLC Leadership Framework

Foreshadowing discussion of Scriptural References, Ignatian Foundational Insights and CLC Foundational references.

(Framework as developed by Leadership Team out of the ‘08 Australian Assembly - combination of input by facilitator(s) and group discussion and reflection emphasising faith dimension)

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CLC Leadership as: “Quality of presence” – including living Common Mission.

CLC Leadership as: “Service/ministry (especially with the poor).

CLC Leadership as: “Invitation to special role/office in CLC”.

CLC Leadership as: Living and promoting the CLC Charism & Assembly Mandates.

(Facilitator presentation emphasising ‘faith dimension’ and encouraging group discussion) (total time: 25 mins)

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CLC Leadership as: “Quality of presence” – including living Common Mission.

CLC Leadership as: “Service/ministry (especially with the poor).

(Facilitator presentation emphasising ‘faith dimension’ and encouraging group

discussion) (total time: 25 mins)

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CLC Leadership as: “Invitation to special role/office in CLC”.

CLC Leadership as: Living and promoting the CLC Charism & Assembly Mandates.

(Facilitator presentation emphasising ‘faith dimension’ and encouraging group

discussion) (total time: 25 mins)

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Structure of this part: Introduction to references,ie 1. Scriptural, 2. Ignatian, 3. CLC (15 mins)

Private reflection (30 mins)

Group discussion/sharing (10 mins)

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Text 1: Ephesians. 4: 11-13 God’s gifts to each of us Text 2: 1 Cor. 12: 4-11 The variety and unity of gifts Text 3: 1 Cor. 12: 12-31 (esp. 28-31) The analogy of the body Text 4: Rom. 12: 4-7 Humility, charity, parts of one body Text 5: Rom. 12: 8 Conscientiousness in appointment

to an office Text 6: 1 Tim. 3: 8-13 Conduct in Office Text 7: Acts 20: 28 Being on guard Text 8: Matt. 20: 24-28 Leadership as Service Text 9: Mark. 10: 41-45 Leadership with Service Text 10: Luke. 1: 46-56 Magnificat Text 11: Matt.5:1-12 The Beatitudes Text 12: Luke. 17: 7-10 Humble service Other texts ...... .... Service as a Paschal experience .... Other texts ...... .... People of prayer .... Other texts ...... .... Mission .... Other texts ...... .... Serving the other – the beatitudes ....

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1. Spiritual Conversation: The apostleship of listening to others, oneself, and God. (see accompanying notes)

2. Deepest Desires: Life generating dreams for oneself, others and the CLC environment. (see accompanying notes)

3. Helping Souls: Love ought to manifest itself more by deeds than words. (see accompanying notes)

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4. Seeking and Finding God in All Things. (see accompanying notes’)

5. Discernment – personal and communal (see accompanying notes)

6. Detachment and Indifference with reference to ‘Magis’(see accompanying notes)

(facilitate discussion/reflection on all 6 points)

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CLC general principles and Norms – selected quotes

CLC Charism documents - selected quotes

“Projects” references - selected quotes

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Aim: The aim of this part of the session is to provide opportunity for some private reflection, brief sharing and evaluation.

1. Private reflection: Allow participants an opportunity for brief further reflection on what has been discussed and to reflect privately on what its personal implications might be.

(10 mins)

2. Evaluation: The aim here is to share in an evaluation process, led by a facilitator, for example as follows: 

One insight in relation to CLC leadershipOne insight in relation to self as leaderOne reflection (as usual) on the session. (10

mins)

3. Concluding comment by facilitator and closing prayer

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1. Handout material: ...................

2. Books: ...................

3. Websites: ....................

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