NEW! Core Competencies of Sponsor
“Core Competencies of Sponsor” is a new sponsor resource from the Catholic Health Association to guide and inspire Members of Public Juridic Persons in their canonical responsibility for the health ministry of the Catholic Church.
CHA engaged Members and leaders of sponsored ministries to help develop core competencies to ensure the growth and vitality of the church’s health ministry now and in the future. The publication contains eight core competencies and supporting abilities for each competency.
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CHA Sponsor Formation Program for Catholic Health Care
The new program for CHA members will prepare individuals to serve as current or prospective members of Juridic Persons to carry out the health ministry of the Catholic Church.
The in-depth formation program will incorporate group interaction, personal reflection and presentations about key dimensions of sponsorship including theology, ethics, canon law, Catholic social tradition, discernment and spiritual growth.
The program takes place over 18 months in four weekend sessions from Oct. 2015 to March 2017. Participants are selected and endorsed by a sponsoring organization that is a member of CHA. Enrollment is limited.
For more information, contact Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, CHA vice president, mission services,
mhaddad@chausa.org, (314) 253-3422.
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