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July 2015 - Transitions
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Full-time service often leaves a lifelong imprint on those who volunteer, and sometimes it takes years of reflection and prayer for the impact to be fully understood. The What's Next Notebook is our guide for volunteers during this important time of transition. This recently updated resource will help you process the ways that you have been changed by service, and also look ahead to decide what your next steps will be. Containing practical tips, advice from former volunteers, and inspiration, this resource is designed as a booklet that you can use during your times of prayer and ongoing reflection.
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Volunteer Reflection: Arizona Strong
By Victoria Niedzielski, Mercy Volunteer Corps
The day was May 8, 2015. My community - Karen, Erin, Mary-Kate, Mariah, Kirsten - and I were on our way to Tusayan, Arizona, the town that sits right outside of Grand Canyon National Park. Way back in October, a time that now seems a hundred years ago, we had all signed up for the Grand Canyon Half Marathon. Out of the six of us, only two identified as runners. Even they had only run one other half marathon before. And that was in Page, Arizona, where the elevation is 2,000 feet lower than that of both Tusayan and our home of St. Michaels, Arizona on the Navajo Indian Reservation. This half marathon was going to be a challenge unlike anything we had ever faced before.
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Parting Advice - We want to hear from you!
As you complete your time of service, you leave with a wealth of knowledge gained through experience and reflection. What advice would you like to share with incoming volunteers? We have a few questions for you, click on the link below to answer any of all of them.
- What advice would you give to those transitioning into a time of service?
- Looking back, what do some of your fondest memories center around?
- If you experienced any conflict in community, what were some of the best solutions for getting through hard times?
- Where there any challenges to living simply? If so, what were some solutions that you found?
- What is one take-away from your time of service?
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Recommended Reading: Books for Discernment, Part Two
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New Resources from the Catholic Apostolate Center
Ad Infinitum: Reflections from the Bloggers of the Catholic Apostolate Center
The Ad Infinitum E-book is a selection from the hundreds of posts that have appeared on the Catholic Apostolate Center's Ad Infinitum blog.
This E-book is divided into five sections, each group offering a different perspective on the faith. You will find suggestions on how to live a life akin to the Apostles, receive lessons from the saints, and much more! Download Ad Infinitum today! New Podcast Series Catholic Apostolate Center recently posted over 20 new podcasts covering a variety of topics including: Marriage & Family; the New Evangelization; Christian Unity; and much more! Click here to start listening. |
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Stay Connected!
Welcome to our family of volunteer alumni! Did you know that Catholic Volunteer Network and the Catholic Apostolate Center offer many resources to support you as you continue on the journey of faith and service? We offer newsletters, employment resources, scholarship opportunities, local listservs, discernment retreats, and much more!
Sign up for our alumni resources today!
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Upcoming Events for Volunteers
Catholic Volunteer Network Discernment Retreats
Catholic Volunteer Network now hosts discernment retreats for current volunteers and alumni who are contemplating their next steps. Join us for a weekend retreat and enjoy the opportunity to get away from the busyness of life and join with others in the spirit of discernment. These retreats are made available free of charge thanks to the support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Travel stipends are also available. Retreats will take place all across the U.S. in the upcoming months
Click here for more details.
Catholics on Call Young Adult Conference
August 4-8, 2015
Every summer, Catholics on Call hosts a four-day program at Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago. This experience is designed for women and men (ages 18 to 30) who may be thinking about a life of service in the Church as a lay minister, religious sister or brother, or priest, and those who are undecided and want guidance in determining how God is calling them.
Please visit
www.catholicsoncall.org/young-adult-conferences for information about registration and scholarships.
From Mission to Mission Re-Entry Workshops
October 29-November 1, 2015,
Chicago, IL
From Mission to Mission Re-entry Workshops provide a safe and comfortable place where missioners and volunteers are understood. This workshop will help you reflect on your experience and integrate it into your next steps. Both international and domestic volunteers are encouraged to attend. Scholarships are available.
Click here for more details.
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