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Fourth Annual ACCULTURATION SEMINAR for INTERNATIONAL PRIESTS PROGRAM GOALS In an intensive, supportive five-day residential program,
participants who have already developed “survival skills” and
have conversational ability in English will focus on these goals: 1. Church Development in US: Gain an overview of development of the Catholic
Church in the pluralistic, religiously diverse US and discuss Models
of Church and Roles of Priests within that context. 2. Anthropological and Sociological Issues: Engage in discussions
on culture, gender, race, family, multi-culturalism, cultural bridges,
and
the acculturation process itself to discern differences between one’s
native culture and US culture(s). 3. Psychological Issues: Reflect on the issues of stress, creativity,
self-knowledge and personal growth which the acculturation process engenders. 4. Priest as Leader, Team-member and Collaborator:
Grow in appreciation of the need in organizations for servant leadership, “active
followership,” initiative,
creativity and accountability and identify one’s strengths and
weaknesses in each area. Discuss with experienced pastors issues of acculturation
at the parish and rectory levels. 5. Church Structure and Collaboration: Study overall church structure
in US and the roles of clergy and laity within the parish and diocesan
organizations. 6. Interpersonal Communications: Recognize the complexity and centrality
of communication to ministry and engage in practice sessions which focus
on cultural differences. 7. Pastoral Communications: Reflect on attitudes and skills which enhance
pastoral communication with special emphasis on reading and preaching. 8. Time-Management: Learn time-management skills which contribute to
a healthy and productive work ethic and life-style. 9. Immigration and Legal Issues: Discuss legal issues, immigration and
pastoral concerns. 10. Liturgical Sharing: Share Liturgy (Eucharist and Divine Office) as
a way of building community. 11. Relationships: Establish relationships with other international priests
as a means of support.
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