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Christian Leadership Institute
Upcoming Events:
Christian
Leadership Institute for youth - Christian Leadership Institute (CLI)
will be offered twice this summer, June 17-22 and August 5-10, at the Twin Lakes
Christian Center near Manson. This is an outstanding opportunity for youth from
your parish to develop their leadership skills to serve the church. For more
information, contact Pat Finan 641-842-5148.
June 17-22 and August
5-10, 2007
Hosted by the four
Catholic Diocese of Iowa
For a brochure,
application, health form and other information, go to
www.stmcenter.com/cli
What is the
Christian Leadership Institute?
*The Christian
Leadership Institute or CLI is a week-long training event designed to teach
young people the skills necessary for effective leadership with other youth and
adults in a parish or school youth ministry setting. CLI offers an opportunity
for leadership development through the intense period of learning and community
living. The program is an in-depth experience of skills development in the areas
of organization, communication, and motivation, as well as personal growth which
enables each young person to discover his or her own leadership style.
Who should
attend?
*Young people ages
15-18, who are preparing to enter at least their sophomore year of high school.
Each candidate should be either currently involved with or beginning a
leadership role in a parish, school, or diocese.
*Adult Youth Ministers,
parish pastoral and school personnel. CLI is a highly valuable learning
experience for the adult. Adults are expected to be present for the entire week
and participate fully in the CLI Process.
What Else Should
I Know?
*There are 72
participants per session
*Registration is a
first come, first-served basis
*Registration will NOT
be taken over the phone
*Registrations for the
1st week must be postmarked by June 1; Week 2 by July 15th.
*Cost is $245.
(includes room, board, materials, tuition, T-shirt and water bottle)
*Non-refundable $75.00
deposit due with registration
*Balance should be paid
two weeks prior to your week. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting your
spot.
After the registration
date, each candidate will receive a packet with a confirmation letter, medical
release form, packing list and any other info that you will need.
Where is CLI?
*Twin Lakes Christian
Center, 7718 Twin Lakes Road, Manson, IA 50538 (If you need directions to TLCC,
please contact your Diocesan Director or go to Mapquest for more detailed
directions.
What are the
components of CLI?
Skill Workshops:
Each day includes a
large group workshop on one of these leadership skills:
*Leadership Styles
*Communication
*Planning
*Group Dynamics
*Consensus Seeking
Support Groups
Throughout the week,
CLI provides an opportunity for participants to practice these new skills
working in small groups. The small group is also a place to share insights on
special topics such as:
*Prayer
*Decision Making
*Call to Ministry
*Youth Ministry
*Affirmation
Prayer, Workshop and
Social Time
Each day there is time
for recreation and relaxation, prayer and the Eucharist, and getting to know
other youth throughout the state of Iowa.
How do I get more
Info?
Go to
www.stmcenter.com/cli for registration information.
For more questions and
answers contact:
Pat Finan at
641/842-5148 or
finan@davenportdiocese.org
Is there group
registration?
Yes, if a group is
registering from the same school or parish, or under the leadership of one youth
minister, the registration forms should be sent together. Maximum of seven youth
from one parish or school will be accepted per CLI session. If seven students
are registering from one area, we request that at least one adult form that area
also be a participant. Contact your local diocesan office for team training
information.
What is the
deadline?
For week 1 - June 1,
2007
For week 2 – July 15,
2007
Where do I send
my registrations?
Office of Youth/Young
Adult Ministry
Archdiocese of Dubuque
1229 Mt. Loretta
Dubuque, IA 52003
Who do I make the
check payable to?
Office of Youth/Young
Adult Ministry
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Chancery Address: 2706 N. Gaines St, Davenport, Iowa 52804-1998 Phone: 563-324-1911 FAX: 563-324-5842 Email: communication@davenportdiocese.org © Diocese of Davenport 2005
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