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“Remember we are but travellers here.”
Started Sep 26, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
“Remember we are but travellers here.” (Mary MacKillop, 1866)In these weeks as we celebrate the life and witness of Mary MacKillop we are reminded of the history, story and spirit of our own local…Continue
Tags: history, church, catholicity, Goulburn, and
Thinking about “Lay Ecclesial Ministry”
Started Sep 13, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Thinking about “Lay Ecclesial Ministry” I have had some great conversations lately about the need to support and build up the role of “lay ecclesial ministry” in the life of our Archdiocese. I have…Continue
The importance of accountability and commitment
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kate Edwards Sep 6, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The importance of accountability and commitment In the last edition of The Living Parish I spoke about the principle…Continue
Parishes the key to transformation in our Archdiocese
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kate Edwards Aug 26, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Parishes the key to transformation in our Archdiocese(Article from "The Living Parish" 16 August 2010)One of the aims of this newsletter is to support parish leaders with pastoral planning…Continue
Tags: pastoral, planning, Parish, renewal, evangelisation
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About me
Shawn has a diverse background in a range of sectors including running his own carpentry business, catholic missionary work, youth ministry, counselling and family therapy, community development initiatives and organisational consultancy and training. He has qualifications in Theology, Family Therapy, Social Work and Workplace Training. Since 1997 Shawn has been closely involved in establishing and managing successful community based organisations that support men's health and wellbeing and resilience building in the construction industry. Prior to becoming the Archdiocesan Director of Pastoral Support he has worked as the College Counsellor at two ACT Catholic Colleges and was a senior consultant to a national provider of workplace psychological, organisational and human development services.
Shawn enjoys serving the Archdiocese as it provides such unique opportunity to be connected with the Spirit of Christ working in the Church today. He is married with 4 children and is a member of St Thomas the Apostle Parish in Kambah, ACT.
The Director of Pastoral Support role is new in the Archdiocese and has the twofold focus of managing CatholicLIFE and supporting pastoral planning and development in the Archdiocese.
Shawn enjoys serving the Archdiocese as it provides such unique opportunity to be connected with the Spirit of Christ working in the Church today. He is married with 4 children and is a member of St Thomas the Apostle Parish in Kambah, ACT.
The Director of Pastoral Support role is new in the Archdiocese and has the twofold focus of managing CatholicLIFE and supporting pastoral planning and development in the Archdiocese.
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Shawn van der Linden replied to CatholicLIFE Archdicoesan team's discussion 'Archdiocesan Assembly 2011 - "The Changing Face of Sunday"'
Hi Mark, you raise some interesting ideas and which I could imagine would generate all sorts of interesting responses. Thanks for contributing.
Shawn van der Linden liked Shane Dwyer's discussion 'Living as People of the Eucharist'
Is your Parish going to do the Optional Extra Surveys?
Additional survey options are available for local churches who are taking part in the standard Church Life Survey in 2011. These options include:Children's Survey - for church attenders aged 10-14Youth Survey - for young people who connect with the churchCommunity Contacts Survey - for those who seldom attend church, but connect to the church in other ways - playgroup, mainly music, church school, aged visitation, soup kitchen and so onThe pricing for these extra Surveys is as…See More
Shawn van der Linden added a discussion to the group NCLS 2011
Shawn van der Linden commented on CatholicLIFE Archdicoesan team's group 'NCLS 2011'
In February and March 2011, the NCLS team met with Regional Coordinators regarding the 2011 National Church Life Survey.
Click here to download the powerpoint slides, resources, promotiona...
Regards,
Shawn
Shawn van der Linden commented on CatholicLIFE Archdicoesan team's group 'NCLS 2011'
For participating parishes, three optional surveys that take you beyond the standard to the influence of your parish among children, youth and the community at the edge of parish life.
Download the information brochure here
NCLS 2011
This online group has been established to support and encourage participation 2011 National Church Life Survey. Ideally suited for Clergy & PPC members seeking to stay in touch with the latest information and support.See More
Shawn van der Linden joined CatholicLIFE Archdicoesan team's group
How important is the recent history of our local Church of Canberra and Goulburn?
“Remember we are but travellers here.” (Mary MacKillop, 1866)In these weeks as we celebrate the life and witness of Mary MacKillop we are reminded of the history, story and spirit of our own local Church of Canberra and Goulburn. In the context of fast paced modern day life, the mass media, instantaneous communications and the diminished art of story telling in our society we run the very real risk of “passing over” the rich treasure that is our recent history. One of the great privileges of…See More
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Thinking about “Lay Ecclesial Ministry”
Thinking about “Lay Ecclesial Ministry” I have had some great conversations lately about the need to support and build up the role of “lay ecclesial ministry” in the life of our Archdiocese. I have noted in these conversations that there is often some confusion about the unique nature of this role and its place in the Church. In many ways the concept of lay ecclesial ministry is still very much an emerging reality for the Church. To help with our thinking and planning I have provided here a…See More
Discussion posted by Shawn van der Linden
Pope Benedict XVI told delegates to the annual convention of the Diocese of Rome.
Status posted by Shawn van der Linden
Laypeople are called not simply to help their priests run their parishes, but to share fully in the responsibility of building up the church
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The importance of accountability and commitment
The importance of accountability and commitment In the last edition of The Living Parish I spoke about the principle that all large-scale transformation occurs when enough small groups shift in harmony towards the larger change. This is why we should focus on listening to and supporting people at the grass roots in small groups in our Parishes. I suggested that the degree to which parish small group…See More
A discussion started by Shawn van der Linden was featured
Shawn van der Linden commented on Jenny Gatenby (nee Drum)'s group 'Guinness & God'
Hi Nathan, I am looking at it directly above this post. You should be seeing a window with an embedded Vimeo video file of the talk. Let me know if you still cannot see it. Otherwise you can view it directly form Vimeo here http://vimeo.com/14233807…
The importance of accountability and commitment
The importance of accountability and commitment In the last edition of The Living Parish I spoke about the principle that all large-scale transformation occurs when enough small groups shift in harmony towards the larger change. This is why we should focus on listening to and supporting people at the grass roots in small groups in our Parishes. I suggested that the degree to which parish small group…See More
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:46am on June 28, 2010,
Carolyn Kitto said… - Great to be in the community
- At 7:17pm on October 27, 2009,
Nathan Ahearne said… - Hey Shawn, Catholic Life has gone high tech - congrats, Im sure it has taken some work to get this all functioning, looking forward to networking with ym leaders on this. Cheers!
- At 4:00pm on October 2, 2009,
Tim Kirk said… - Thanks.
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