WEBINAR | GOSPEL VALUES & ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS: CONFRONTING ABUSES OF POWER IN RELIGIOUS LIFE

In this webinar presentation, Father John Tourangeau engaged several topics related to clergy sexual abuse and the role and dynamics of power. He gave a brief sketch of the historical considerations and then explore the critical need for greater awareness of the dynamics of communal power through honest dialogue and ongoing education. How do we oppose the culture of power and clericalism in the formation process, for example? Fr. John will also covered how power is informed by Gospel values and Christian mission.

Praxes to discussed include: welcoming, respectful, and loving community; humility and understanding; integrity, honesty, and truth; responsibility, perseverance, and self-denial; servant leadership; and healthy living and wellness.

Fr. John is a member of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI. Fr. John completed his Ph.D. in Organization Development at Benedictine University (Lisle, IL) in June 2017, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, NM). He also supports local communities in the expansion of mental health and pastoral counseling services as a master-level (MSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC). Fr. John holds a Master of Divinity in Missiology from Catholic Theological Union (Chicago, IL) and an MBA from the University of Phoenix (Albuquerque, NM). He travels to continue his national clergy research, present his findings, and speak on the ever-popular topic of heaven about which he has written a book and a companion spiritual journal.

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Annotated Formation Handbook

The Annotated Formation Handbook, prepared by Brother Donald Bisson for his own congregation, the Marist Brothers, should prove useful to RFC members engaged in formation ministry and easily adapted to their particular situations. We are grateful to Brother Don for once again sharing his time and talent with the Conference. Access to his other offerings can be found at www.donbisson.org and www.YesNowProductions.com.

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Resource Manual Volume 3, Part 4, Priestly Formation : Chapter 04, 1-5

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  • 4. Additional Resources
    • 4.1-5. Ted Keating Materials:
      • 4.1. "The Formation Issues of the Religious Priest : Reflections on a Study" by Ted Keating, SM
      • 4.2. "The Religious Priest in the Church in the US : Reflections on a Study" by Ted Keating, SM
      • 4.3. "Formation for Religious Priesthood" (original in PowerPoint) by Ted Keating, SM
      • 4.4. Book Review: "Stewards of God's Mysteries : Priestly Spirituality in a Changing Church" by Ted Keating, SM
      • 4.5. Excerpt from CMSM Bulletin by Ted Keating, SM

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Ted Keating, SM

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Keating, Ted, SM
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  • 3. Practice
    • 3.1. "Theological Reflection for Formation for Priesthood Within Religious Life" by Steve Bevans, SVD
    • 3.2. "Religious Charism : Exercise of and Formation for Priesthood Within Religious Life" by Steve Bevans, SVD and Gary Riebe-Estrella, SVD
    • 3.3. "SVD Reflection Using Previous Grid" by Steve Bevans, SVD and Gary Riebe-Estrella, SVD
    • 3.4. "Formation for Religious Priesthood at Vaious Levels of Formation" by John Koziel, OFM Conv. and Cliff Hasler, MS
    • 3.5. Missionaries of the Precious Blood
      • 3.5.1. Initial Formation Guidelines : Goals, Strategies and Outcomes
      • 3.5.2. Advanced Formation Guidelines : Goals, Strategies and Outcomes
      • 3.5.3. Community Life Internship Guidelines : Goals, Strategies and Outcomes
      • 3.5.4. Interprovincial Community Formation Guidelines : Goals, Strategies and Outcomes

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  • 2. Theory
    • 2.1. "Why Is This Topic Significant?" by Gary Riebe-Estrella, SVD
    • 2.2. "What Is Our Understanding of Priesthood?" by Gary Riebe-Estrella, SVD
    • 2.3. "Values & Emphases" by Steve Bevans, SVD
    • 2.4. "The Challenge & Critical Significance in This Area of Formation for the Integration of Academic Theology With Formative Goals" by Ted Keating, SM

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