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This document outlines a workshop on building common ground and working for the common good. It discusses key elements of the common good like respect for human dignity and social well-being. It also addresses what is needed to work for the common good, like having self-esteem and being empowered by the Holy Spirit. The workshop addresses sins that divide like racism and ableism. It provides exercises for participants to reflect on these issues and assess their understanding. The goal is to help participants learn how to identify and overcome obstacles to working for the common good.

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Building Common Ground Journey of Discipleship Project July 13, 2013 Ss. James Parish & Patrick Parish Decatur, Illinois Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
What is the Common Good? Scripture Foundation
OPENING SONG & PRAYER A. Song Lead Me, Guide Me (verse 1) Page 7 B. Prayer Service: Catholic Social Teaching Exercise I Scripture Puzzles
WHAT IS THE COMMON GOOD? (THAT WHICH BENEFITS ALL) Elements of the Common Good 1. Respect for the person and groups a. Dignity of the human person b. Sacredness of life thou shall not kill 2. Social well-being and development a. Reaching full potential b. Sharing gifts, talents, etc.
CONTINUE ~ WHAT IS THE COMMON GOOD? (THAT WHICH BENEFITS ALL) 3. Peace a. Absence of violence (violence anything that hurts you or someone else) b. Serenity of being (free from stress or worry) 4. Love ~ Human Kindness, compassion, affection a. For oneself b. Appreciation for all other people & living life forms EXERCISE II Table Talk (What other elements can we add?) (Break)
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WORK FOR THE COMMON GOOD? A. Holy Spirit (What is the Holy spirit?) 1. Given to us by God 2. Our holy armor/protection B. Self Esteem 1. What we think of ourselves 2. What other people think of us 3. How do we build our self esteem? a. Think positive of yourself b. Surround yourself with positive people c. Think positive of others d. Help other people EXERCISE III A. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and self-esteem B. What is the relationship between self-esteem and working for the common good? C. Quietly reflect on a person (Lunch)
Song Lead Me, Guide Me (verse 2) page 7 WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT THE SINS THAT DIVIDE US? A. (Whatever we have learned we can unlearn) (Sins are learned behaviors) (Sins are tools in the devils workshop) B. List of major sins 1. Ageism 2. Sexism 3. Racism 4. Ableism
ERICS LAW Institutionalism Discrimination Stereotype Prejudice Bias Exercise IV Reflect on an example using Erics Law.
Song - Lead Me, Guide Me (verse 3) Page 7 HOW DO WE BECOME EMPOWERED TO WORK FOR THE COMMON GOOD? A. Self assessment Importance 1. Where are we/you in dealing with diversity? 2. Instruments for assessment EXERCISE V Complete Diversity Inventory Page 7 B. Seek exposure to other cultures 1. Establish partnerships 2. Use the internet 3. Establish friendships with People of Color 4. Become culturally proficient
HOW DO WE KNOW IF WE ARE COOKING? A. Creative tension (stirring the pot) B. Visible change/results C. Link between scripture/behavior D. Practice, practice, practice EXERCISE VI Assessing the TWO FEET OF JUSTICE What does Ss. James & Patrick have? REFLECTION QUESTIONS: What have I learned today? How can I be a more faithful and engaged disciple? Am I challenged to stand up and speak out?

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Building Common Ground

  • 1. Building Common Ground Journey of Discipleship Project July 13, 2013 Ss. James Parish & Patrick Parish Decatur, Illinois Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
  • 2. What is the Common Good? Scripture Foundation
  • 3. OPENING SONG & PRAYER A. Song Lead Me, Guide Me (verse 1) Page 7 B. Prayer Service: Catholic Social Teaching Exercise I Scripture Puzzles
  • 4. WHAT IS THE COMMON GOOD? (THAT WHICH BENEFITS ALL) Elements of the Common Good 1. Respect for the person and groups a. Dignity of the human person b. Sacredness of life thou shall not kill 2. Social well-being and development a. Reaching full potential b. Sharing gifts, talents, etc.
  • 5. CONTINUE ~ WHAT IS THE COMMON GOOD? (THAT WHICH BENEFITS ALL) 3. Peace a. Absence of violence (violence anything that hurts you or someone else) b. Serenity of being (free from stress or worry) 4. Love ~ Human Kindness, compassion, affection a. For oneself b. Appreciation for all other people & living life forms EXERCISE II Table Talk (What other elements can we add?) (Break)
  • 6. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WORK FOR THE COMMON GOOD? A. Holy Spirit (What is the Holy spirit?) 1. Given to us by God 2. Our holy armor/protection B. Self Esteem 1. What we think of ourselves 2. What other people think of us 3. How do we build our self esteem? a. Think positive of yourself b. Surround yourself with positive people c. Think positive of others d. Help other people EXERCISE III A. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and self-esteem B. What is the relationship between self-esteem and working for the common good? C. Quietly reflect on a person (Lunch)
  • 7. Song Lead Me, Guide Me (verse 2) page 7 WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT THE SINS THAT DIVIDE US? A. (Whatever we have learned we can unlearn) (Sins are learned behaviors) (Sins are tools in the devils workshop) B. List of major sins 1. Ageism 2. Sexism 3. Racism 4. Ableism
  • 9. Song - Lead Me, Guide Me (verse 3) Page 7 HOW DO WE BECOME EMPOWERED TO WORK FOR THE COMMON GOOD? A. Self assessment Importance 1. Where are we/you in dealing with diversity? 2. Instruments for assessment EXERCISE V Complete Diversity Inventory Page 7 B. Seek exposure to other cultures 1. Establish partnerships 2. Use the internet 3. Establish friendships with People of Color 4. Become culturally proficient
  • 10. HOW DO WE KNOW IF WE ARE COOKING? A. Creative tension (stirring the pot) B. Visible change/results C. Link between scripture/behavior D. Practice, practice, practice EXERCISE VI Assessing the TWO FEET OF JUSTICE What does Ss. James & Patrick have? REFLECTION QUESTIONS: What have I learned today? How can I be a more faithful and engaged disciple? Am I challenged to stand up and speak out?

Editor's Notes

  • #2: In the session we will explore and discuss the scripture foundation of the common good because in keeping with the social nature of humans, the good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person. The common good
  • #3: In the session we will explore and discuss the scripture foundation of the common good because in keeping with the social nature of humans, the good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person. The common good
  • #5: The common good concerns the life of all humans. It is the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individual to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily. In this session we will take an indepth look at these three elements as the order of persons being more important than the order of things.
  • #7: We will discuss this question in light of the gifts God has given us to work for the common good.
  • #8: We will focus in on racism as one of the sins that divide us in the human family. First we will discuss it as a individual learned behavior, then we will look at it from a systemic perspective. Finally we will draw togetherr the interrelationship of sins( satans toolbox).