Bridge Building Starts with Relationships
Building the vitality of an Area Catholic Community requires teams of leaders who together have oversight for liturgical, catechetical, community care, and justice ministries. Our parishes are collaborators, bridge builders that ensure the mission of the Church. Building relational bridges within an Area Catholic Community is much like building physical ones - it requires innovation, investment, and an eye toward structures that will stand the test of time. We listen to the needs of ACCs and empower people to test their 'Big Ideas'.
There are four qualities essential to this relational building:
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respect
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cultural humility
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trustworthiness
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love
Building Bridges for Thriving Communities
Resources
Bridge Builders for a Thriving Mission inspires communities with concrete support to help their ministries thrive. Apply for a Big Idea grant or submit an inquiry below to explore other possibilities.
Big Ideas
The Bridge-Builders for a Thriving Mission Initiative provides up to $2000 for approved big ideas that support thriving communities.
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Bridge Builders
Meet some bridge builders and how they see their own communities thrive . . .