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College of St. ScholasticaBoard of Trustees Retreat
October 28, 2010Minnesuing Acres
Sponsorship Presentation
Sister Kathleen Hofer
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Theological/Scriptural Foundation of Sponsorship
Brief Historical Overview
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Baptismal Call to Mission/Ministry
Common baptismal call for all Christians All become members of People of God Mission goes hand in hand with baptism Sponsorship derives from mission of the
Church
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Scriptural Roots Jesus called and sent apostles Call to teach, heal, and serve those in need Early Christian communities pooled
resources These communities served the needy and
suffering Early Christian communities to monastic
communities
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Call to Communio Communio~an abiding fellowship of
personal and mutual participation in work of the Holy Spirit
Christian communities spirit of communio Christian communities to monastic
communities Monastic communities with the laity
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Church is Communion Founded Upon Relationships
Spiritual communion between human beings and God Communion in society brings need for visible unity
Promotes both unity and diversity
Hierarchical communion – structure of Church governance
Communion among Church ministries – schools, colleges, health care, social services
Represents Christ’s care for the young, the sick, the poor
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Development of Apostolic Works in the United States 18th-19th Century missionary pioneers Established Catholic apostolic works around
the nation Religious institutes founded schools,
colleges, hospitals and other works People saw these works as representing the
Church
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Characteristics of Religious Institutes that Assure Catholic Identity
Called by Christ and ongoing formation of women and men
Ongoing stability and adequate leadership Charisms rooted in Gospels and founders Structural ties to Catholic Church
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Sponsorship Today
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Effects of Changes in Church and Society 2nd Vatican Council – new openness to the world Openness favors collaboration with others,
especially the laity Impact of societal and governmental changes Separate incorporation of facilities Shared oversight of ministries ~ those working in
the ministry and the sponsor
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Defining Sponsorship Latin root of the word “sponsor” means “to pledge oneself
solemnly”. A bond that unites an authorized Catholic organization,
such as a religious institute or diocese, with the academic institution.
A formal permanent relationship for sustaining an apostolic work carried on in the name of the Church.
Academic institution receives identity from and is accountable to the sponsor in specific ways.
Sponsor carries responsibility for stewardship and long-term stability and identity.
Sponsorship promotes continuity and helps preserve the mission.
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Describing Sponsorship Relationship between an authorized Catholic
organization, such as a religious institute or diocese, and its ministries
Structured relationship through which the sponsor, in name of the Church, influences a ministry that meets an apostolic need and furthers the mission of Jesus
Sponsor serves as a structural link that binds sponsored ministries to the Church
Sponsor and sponsored ministries both have expectations of the other, both are held accountable
Sponsors respect and trust the laity while offering the best of their traditions and charisms as gift
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Sponsorship Itself A Vital Ministry in the Church Sponsors act publicly on behalf of the Church Sponsorship preserves, promotes, symbolizes communion Sponsorship is carried out by an organization, not
individuals Sponsorship is committed to cooperation, mutual respect,
faith support Sponsors subordinate ambitions and needs to good of
sponsored ministry Sponsors respect and support governance/management of
ministries, and their knowledge and expertise
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CORE ELEMENTS FOR LEADERS OF CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
SPONSORS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Participate in and/or approve the
mission of the organization as approved or recommended by the board to ensure that it is identified as Catholic
Formulate with administration and faculty the mission of the organization to provide the basis for a culture to carry on the ministry
Participate in and/or approve the formulation of the vision and values of the organization
Formulate with administration and faculty the vision and values of the organization to provide the basis for culture
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CORE ELEMENTS FOR LEADERS OF CATHOLIC MINISTRIES (Continued)
SPONSORS BOARD OF TRUSTEES May participate in the selection
and/or approval of board members and CEOs/presidents, who are committed to the Gospel-based ministry
Select a CEO/president committed to ensuring the Gospel-based mission of the organization and hold him or herself accountable to ensuring the mission
Remain accountable to the church/canon law
Act in accordance with civil and canonical requirements
Approve articles of incorporation and bylaws
Make recommendations or approve changes to articles of incorporation and bylaws
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CORE ELEMENTS FOR LEADERS OF CATHOLIC MINISTRIES (Continued)
SPONSORS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Link and ground the heritage of
the organization with the Gospel and the heritage of the founder
Make decisions consistent with the heritage and mission of the organization and see that programs are formulated to carry the heritage and mission to all levels
Participate in articulating theological foundations to and for the Catholic character of a ministry
Make the Catholic character of the ministry visible to the internal and external constituents
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CORE ELEMENTS FOR LEADERS OF CATHOLIC MINISTRIES (Continued)
SPONSORS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Expect accountability from
governance on adherence to the church in ethical and social teachings
Make decisions and policies that follow Catholic social and ethical teaching
Build trust with those in governance, administration, and at all levels of the organization based on recognition of the common call to further the ministry of Jesus
Build trust with those in all levels of the organization based on recognition of the common call to further the ministry of Jesus