PublicationsThe following study guides are offered in support of our on-going effort to make Mission Education materials available to parishes, campus ministries and small faith-based communities.Study Guide for Use with the Aparecida Document (© 2010) This Study Guide is a project of the United States Catholic Mission Association in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Chicago Office for Mission Education and animation, and the Missionary Society of St. Columban to help individuals, groups, parishes, and dioceses in their mission promotion and education. In using this study guide, it is hoped that mission becomes integral in our response to our baptismal promise. The Study Guide was written by Sr. Madge Karecki, SSJ-TOSF. Spanish translation of this Study Guide was done by Fr. Ramon Caluza, CICM. You can order a copy for $10.00 via e-mail or purchase one through our online donation page. Click here to read the Aparecida Document or click on the link for celam.org.
Cross-Cultural & International Mission (updated August 2008)(Formerly titled: Mission Education & Global Awareness Programs)This booklet contains the following sections:
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Discernment / Preparation for Cross-Cultural or International Ministry
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Continuing Education Programs
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Re-Entry Programs
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Global Awareness / Experimental Education Programs
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Area Studies & Language Schools
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General Mission Studies
Gathering The FragmentsThis is the first survey of International Lay Missioner Formation Programs that documents their commitment to preparing lay missioners for mission service. The USCMA, Catholic Volunteer Network and The Saint Vincent Pallotti Center collaboratively conducted the report which provides valuable references and suggestions for anyone interested in lay missioner formation.
This is a "very helpful resource for those what are responsible for sponsoring or directing lay mission work. It is also evidence that the preparation of lay missioners is being addressed seriously, in accordance with canon 231 which states that "lay persons who devote themselves permanently or temporarily to some special service of the Church are obliged to acquire the appropriate formation which is required to fulfill their function properly.'"
~from the Forward of Gathering the Fragments, by Sr. Amy M. Hoey, RSM; Lay Ministry project Coordinator; USCCB
Pre-Departure Cross-Cultural Training for MissionersThis report, by Nancy Bernhardt-Hsu, is a follow-up study to Gathering the Fragments focusing on the value of cross-cultural training and resources. Partnering Relationships for MissionThis Inquiry & Overview of Diocesan and Parish Twinning is by Nancy Bernhardt-Hsu.Short-Term Mission | 