Charism Carriers

a movement among associates, affiliates, co-members, and others
living out the gift of a charism and God's vision for the world

The Leadership Collaborative is honored to be a legacy partner for NACAR. This is a landing page for NACAR members and all charism carriers to find resources and events, including information about the regional groups. Continue to check this page for new additions and to find out how the Leadership Collaborative is supporting the charism carrier movement.

The Grace of a Community!

by Elia Cardenas, D.Min, Associate Director Since the beginning of the year, we have been exploring the vocation within its unique call, following up on how we communicate our own congregational charism or message in everything we do. Today we will talk about the significance of community, and I want to open this conversation with an encyclical letter message in Fratelli tutti by Pope Francis that says: "We have a splendid secret that shows us how to dream and to turn our lif

Aug 19

The Ministry of Presence

As relational people, we recognize that an important aspect of communicating a message is the Ministry of Presence. The theological practice of being with the other, and offering compassionate, undivided attention; as an active way to embody Christ’s love. As relational people, we have the power to be present with one another and to communicate in different ways. Let us hear what Jennifer Melke-Marks, a member of our team, has to say about being present and communicating a me

Jul 30

Seeds of Hope

A narrative of a Dominican associate ministering among religious sisters by Elia Cardenas, D.Min Elia is part of the Leadership Collaborative team and firmly believes that we are God's instruments to bring about inclusion, solidarity, and peace to the marginalized; she does ministry for migrants in a border shelter and leads preventive efforts in the highlands of Chiapas, supporting the indigenous people's formation and promoting community development, so that they can exe

Jul 2

Relational People

As a relational people, we recognize that communication is key to building good connections with others. We are constantly communicating with those around us—that is the beauty of being relational. During the months of May, June, and July, we are exploring outreach and how to communicate the message. Let us hear what Tammy our associate director has to say about this. by Tammy Townsend Denny, Associate Director I once heard someone say that effective communication is 80% list

Jun 16

Small "p" and Big "P" Prophets

by Cyndie Cammack, OP, Graduate of CLDP Cohort 10 Dominican Sister of San Rafael As I reflect on my learnings from the Collaborative Leadership Development Program (CLDP), I have found many moments of integration. I have begun to see myself through the eyes of others. I have let go of much and embraced other pieces of my personality, trusting in my agency as God directs. While moving into congregational leadership, there have been many opportunities for stretching, growing, t

May 28

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Regional Groups

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in your area

Regional Groups are networking groups in various locations throughout North America. Regional Groups are invited to collaborate with the LC and support a centralized space for information and connection.

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Explore a curated offering of resources relevant to religious life and the charism carrier movement.

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Explore upcoming programs offered by the Leadership Collaborative and other offerings shared with us by the network of charism carriers.

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Charism Carriers

The Grace of a Community!

The Ministry of Presence

Seeds of Hope

Relational People

Small "p" and Big "P" Prophets

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