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 When
candidates decide to become Associate they declare a covenant before
an assembly of Sisters and other Associates. The covenant speaks of
striving to live the charism in every day life and commitment to the
community. The covenant is renewed on an annual basis,
 Community
gatherings take many forms. Monthly meetings of Associates
and Sisters
provide continuing formation. Associates or Sisters may speak on the
life of Saint Paul of the Cross, penance and
reconciliation, or Mission.
There is time for prayer, for socializing, for telling
personal stories
about life's challenges and responses to the love that God
shares with
us each day. photo: Passionist Associates and Sisters
get together
Associates
attend Provincial Assemblies, participate in community retreats, and
support the Sisters in any way they can. The development
and presentation
of a Triduum retreat at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat House is one of
the proud contributions that Associates make.
In
recent years, Associates have become more active in helping
the Sisters
with their governance. In 2001, for the first time, a member served
on the Coordinating Committee for the Provincial Chapter. Associates
served on various committees submitting reports for the Chapter, and
were invited to commit themselves to attendance at the Chapter. Since
the 2001 Chapter meeting, the Associate Core Team
leadership is shared
by an Associate and a Sister for the first time in Province history.
As
the community grows, both the Associates and Sisters continue to grow
together as Passionist community. They consider where the Spirit is
calling them. And they dream of finding new ways to live the covenant
in a community that proclaims God's love.
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