Transcript International Meeting of Consolata Lay Missionaries 9

International Meeting of Consolata
Lay Missionaries
9-16 January 2011; Rome, Italy
Liberia Region Presentation
By:
Mrs. K. Margaret Korkpor & M. Viola Massaquoi
Introduction to CLM/LIBERIA
1. Number of Communities: Two (2)
– Ganta
– Monrovia
2. How many CLM: Eight (8)
3. Average age & general composition
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Average age: mid forties (prime)
Composition: 7 women, 1 man
General health: strong, vibrant
Short History- CLM/Liberia
1. 1963: Arrival of Consolata Sistersin Liberia
2. Feb 2, 998: Arrival of Consolata sisters in Ganta,
Nimba County with Sr Josephine Nyawira as Parish
Sister
3. Two Parishioners (M. V. Massaquoi & H. Kamara )
expressed interest in affiliating with the Consolata
missionaries in pastoral work
Short History- CLM/Liberia cont’d
4. 2002: Formation of Lay missionary started with one
person
5. Formation disrupted by civil war in 2003 but
restarted in 2004 and has continued since.
6. Rev. Sr. Ignasia Mbatta took over the
formation; other Catholics expressed interest
and were accepted; by 2006 there were 8
CLM undergoing formation
Short History- CLM/Liberia cont’d
7. May 2010: Elected a leadership of four –
Chairperson, Formator, Secretary, Treasurer
8. Aug 2010: Developed the regulations/constitution
to guide the life and operation of the CLM in
Liberia
CLM/Liberia
1. When the communities meet
– Monthly, every 2nd Saturday : 2pm-5pm
2. Where the communities meet
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Monrovia: St. Joseph Catholic Hospital Chapel
Ganta: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Communication & Coordination
among Communities
Yes, for general/joint activities
- special celebrations, etc
Other specific activities e.g. not coordinated
Who accompany communities
Missionary sisters accompany the CLM at most
meeting
Thank You!!!
Consolata Lay Missionaries in
LIBERIA
1. Importance of missionary activities in life
CLM communities
•
Various groups within the community look forward to CLM
leadership in various activities, e.g. catechism, counseling,
youth animation, prayer groups, etc
•
For CLM members, activities have strengthened personal
prayer and family life, developed a support- base (moral,
spiritual, social, etc) for members
Consolata Lay Missionaries in
LIBERIA
Kind of activities CLM carry out in Liberia?
– Youth ministry: seminars on lifestyle choices
– Working with various church groups, e.g. CWO,
CMO, Lectors, choir
– Missionary animation: prison ministry, bible
study with inter-denominational groups,
catechism
How many times CLM meets monthly? Once
On 2nd Saturday from 2pm to 5pm
Consolata Lay Missionaries in
LIBERIA
Kinds of Meetings
• Prayer: gospel sharing/bible study at every
meeting
• Retreats: at least once a year and centered around
the liturgical season
• Formation: based on set curriculum – History of
Consolata Shrine, role of laity in the church (Vat. II),
etc
Consolata Lay Missionaries in
LIBERIA
Kinds of formation
• With MC formator using the curriculum or
materials related to the liturgical seasons
• Self-formation:
– among CLM members in the form of Bible study
– individually using the writings/teachings Bl.
Joseph Allamano and the Con. Missionary Order
• Other formators: With dicesan priests on
selected topics