Transcript BEC – THE JOYS & SORROWS
BEC Bandar Seri Botani (St Bonaventure) IPOH, PERAK.
1. Formation of BEC.
2. Joys & Sorrows of BEC.
3. Reaching out to Non Catholics/Non Christians.
4. Role of Core Team.
18 th December 2012.
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BEC Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh, Perak BEC Bdr Seri Botani Saint Bonaventure BEC Leader Asst BEC Leader Core Team No of families No of Gatherings (Jan – Nov 2012) James Lau Anthony Paul Raj 5 Members Messengers, Treasurer 25 11 Gatherings 2
1. Formation of BEC • Bdr Seri Botani Newest Housing Estate in Ipoh. (5 years old).
• Identification of Catholic Families by previous PAT member.
• • Called for 1 st Gathering in May 2010.
Formally formed on 15 th July, 2010. BEC BSB (St Bonaventure) • Initiated with 15 Families.
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2. BEC – THE JOYS & SORROWS
Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh
18 th December, 2012.
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A. JOYS • • • • •
Sharing of reflection papers.
Praying together.
Breaking of bread.
Fellowship.
Meeting members in monthly gathering.
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A. JOYS
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Positive response from members attending monthly gatherings.
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Cooperation to undertake BEC projects – advent/lenten outreach.
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A. JOYS
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Community building – Catholics & non Catholics.
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Emotional & compassionate support for the sick & bereaved members.
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Caring for each other – sick, church, holidays.
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A. JOYS
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Share current issues in country.
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Invite new parishioners to join in monthly gathering.
Render assistance to BEC members in need.
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B. SORROWS
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Not all members willing to open home.
Shy to share reflection papers.
Only want to recite the rosary.
Absence of youth.
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B. SORROWS
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Not willing to say “opening or closing prayers.”
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Misunderstanding amongst members.
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Poor attendance.
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B. SORROWS
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Members not willing to take over leadership/core-team.
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Different level of understanding.
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Lapsed Catholics.
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Gossips.
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C. WAY FORWARD
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Serve with patience & love.
Involvement of members.
Listen attentively.
Grow in faith together.
Unity – BEC members.
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C. WAY FORWARD
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Collaborate with Parish Priest/PAT/Other BECs.
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Learn/share experiences from other Parishes.
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Never “GIVE UP” attitude.
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Prayers.
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3. Reaching out to Non Catholics/Non Christians.
• • • • Advent Outreach to share the joy of being Catholic through Christmas fellowship.
• Lenten Outreach to the sick, poor, lonely.
Invite Non Christians to share during BEC Gatherings.
Model Family.
Involvement in community activities.
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• • • • • • 4. Role of Core Team A BEC Core Team is made up of Leader, Asst Leader, Messengers, Youth, Treasurer.
Leader
– to organize monthly gatherings, aware of happenings in BEC/Church, attend monthly BEC Leaders meeting, etc…
Asst Leader
– To collaborate with the BEC Leader.
Youth
– To participate & take up leadership role in future.
Messenger
- Disseminate information to all members.
Treasurer –
To keep proper accounts which are transparent.
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