
This session builds on Sr. Chris’s dissertation research entitled Staying Connected and Letting Go: Quality of Life for Elderly Nuns in Convent Care Centers and focuses on the unique challenges aging religious face as they approach moving from full-time or part-time ministry because of aging or health issues. Sr. Chris's premise is that while religious may retire from full-time or part-time ministry, they do not retire from living out the charism of their institutes and participating in its mission.
Reflection Questions
- Describe or list your institute’s mission and charism?
- What is your current ministry? What do you expect your ministry to be in retirement?
- What is your greatest hope regarding your aging/ministry transitions?
- What is your greatest fear regarding your aging/ministry transitions?