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| Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Consociates:Part of a Non-Traditional Tradition What are Consociates?Women and men of diverse life-styles and faith traditions committed to living the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ) within the context of their lives and responsibilities.What is the mission of the CSJs?The mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Consociates is to live active, inclusive love, loving God and neighbor without distinction!Are Consociates Part of the CSJCommunity Life?Consociates are an important part ofthe CSJ life. They· share their talents and creativity· participate in community prayer and rituals· join with CSJs in works of justice· volunteer in CSJ ministries· serve on province committees· serve on community boards & councils· participate in the province assembly· help develop and implement ideasHow do I become a consociate?Consider these questions:Am I energized by my contacts with the CSJs?Does being with them strengthen my commitmentto my family, to justice, to the world?Would my spiritual life and journey be enhancedby being part of the CSJ community?Do I feel “called” to be a consociate?If your answers are “yes,” call 651-690-7063 orclick here for more information about beginning an inquiry.What are Consociates like?Some consociates are:· musicians, artists, photographers· parents, grandparents, foster parents· married, single, partnered, widowed· religious ministers, spiritual directors· retired, volunteers, care givers· social workers, parole officers· managers, clerical workers, students· school administrators, teachers· business managers, fund raisers· gardeners, speech therapists,· parish workers, eucharistic ministers· coaches, holistic healthcare providers· in other words, they are and do just about anything you can think of........Currently there are:90 consociates20 consociate candidatesAge range: 26 to 88Median age: 63Average age at commitment: 563 (.03) African American86 (.96) European American1 (.01) Latin American5 (.05) Male85 (.95) Female78 (.87) Catholic10 (.11) Protestant: Baptist Episcopalian Methodist Presbyterian United Church of Christ2 (.02) Other Unitarian UniversalistMeet the Membership Team | |
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