Catholic Identity Assessment: Demonstrating What We Claim

Catholic identity is foundational to the work and ministry of Catholic Charities; appropriately, "Catholic Identity" is a strategic priority of CCUSA. But how might Catholic Charities' embrace of Catholic identity be assessed, in order that it might be enhanced? Faced with a similar question, the Catholic Health Association (CHA) recently introduced the CHA Ministry Identity Assessment to promote the key components of a robust ministry assessment process for Catholic hospitals and health systems. This presentation will explore how this tool might be used and adapted within Catholic Charities. The presenters are Brian P. Smith, VP of Sponsorship and Mission Services at CHA, and Carrie Meyer McGrath, System Director, Formation Design and Development, at CommonSpirit Health. Date: Oct. 21, 2021. Time: 3 PM ET. Click HERE to register. 

United in Mission:

Leading Self and Others through Catholic Culture

An organization can have many good leaders (managers, directors, even key volunteers), but without a foundation in understanding oneself from a Catholic perspective, something will be missing that enhances culture and mission. This webinar will present the United in Mission initiative of Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, consider how its framework can be applied within other agencies, and explore its components: Leading the Spiritual Self; Leading the Outer Self; and Leading Others. Join us to cover the following components. The presenter is Deacon David Hamel, Chief of Mission Integration for Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma. Date: Oct. 25, 2021. Time: 3:30 PM EST. Register in advance for this webinar here.

Engaging the Diaconate:

How Dallas Equips Deacons to Integrate Faith and Service

Permanent deacons in the Roman Catholic Church have the unique opportunity to be activated, engaged, and unleashed to strengthen the integration of faith and service for the Church and for its people. With the intention of empowering deacons to work closely with their local Catholic Charities office, and in service to each deacon’s specific parish and the greater diocese, representatives from Catholic Charities Dallas Parish & Community Relations Office and the Diocese of Dallas Diaconal Ministry and Formation Office will present how this is being done in the Diocese of Dallas. This webinar’s presenters are Lacy de la Garza, M.Psy., Director of Parish & Community Relations for Catholic Charities Dallas, and Fr. Emmett Hall, Director of Diaconal Ministry & Formation for the Diocese of Dallas. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Date: Oct. 27, 2021. Time: 3 PM ET. Register here.

The Theology of the Good Samaritan:

Putting Fratelli Tutti into Action

This webinar will explore Pope Francis' new encyclical, Fratelli tutti, and its invitation to renew our commitment to caring for our neighbors and global society through actions of justice, solidarity, and dignity. It will incorporate participants' personal experiences to embrace key topics at the center of the encyclical and the Catholic Social Teaching tradition. Particular focus will be given to the encyclical's meditation on the parable of the Good Samaritan. The webinar will incorporate the methodology of see, judge, and act to discern the "signs of the times" in the service of solidarity, the promotion of justice, and pursuit of the common good. Participants will appreciate their vocation as missionary disciples by responding to community needs and questioning those structures that inhibit human development. Presenter: Mr. Yohan Garcia, Catholic Social Teaching coordinator for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development. Date: Nov. 11, 2021. Time: 3 PM EST. Register in advance for this webinar here.