Sponsorship: Sustaining the Ministry
A New Webinar Series for Sponsors, Executives, Mission Leaders, Bishops and Board Members

Although religious congregations of women and men have sponsored ministries in the Catholic Church for centuries, the term "sponsorship" is relatively new. As lay persons have become increasingly involved in these sponsored ministries, a new "juridic person" model was established to carry out and sustain these vital ministries of the Church into the future.

CHA is pleased to offer "Sponsorship: Sustaining the Ministry", a new webinar series to explore the theoretical and practical dimensions of these contemporary sponsorship models and the distinctive roles and responsibilities of sponsors. The program will also provide practical insights about cultivating effective working relationships with bishops, church leaders, executives and boards.

To address the specific needs and interests of new and seasoned sponsors and board members, the program will be offered as a two-part series. The first six-part series was held from August 12, 2020 to February 10, 2021 and focused on "Fundamentals of Sponsorship". The second six-part series, from March 10, 2021 to August 11, 2021, will address "Advanced Issues in Sponsorship".

Announcing Series Two: Advanced Issues in Sponsorship

Series Two of CHA’s popular Sponsorship: Sustaining the Ministry webinar program will explore more advanced questions such as recruitment and formation, assessment and the relationships of sponsors to mission leaders. The six-part series will take place on the second Wednesday of the month from March 10 – August 11, 2021 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET.

Each 90-minute webinar session will feature presentations from noted experts along with breakout sessions for dialogue and interaction. A pre-read, video or news item will be offered in advance of each session.