First phases of Stage II of the International Forum of Marist Laity
In July 2021, Stage II of our International Forum began, which emphasizes reflection meetings at the local and AU levels. This stage includes the study and reflection, at the personal and community levels, of the proposed themes arising from the four objectives of the Forum.
To support the dialogue of the communities, the Extended Secretariat of the Laity has prepared a set of worksheets for the meetings, which touch on each of the objectives of the Forum, with the intention of generating reflection and dialogue among all the lay people and brothers involved in this process and to formally welcome their opinions and contributions to the Forum.
The process is being run in small groups made up of brothers, mixed communities, vocational lay men and women, fraternities of the MCHFM or other movements. It is being done in-person, where possible, or virtually. Although each Administrative Unit is organizing this stage according to its possibilities, they are trying to follow this scheme:
- Publicize the proposal (July 2021)
- Generate small group dialogues (July 2021 to May 2022)
- Select 3 representatives (July 2021 to May 2022)
- Hold Provincial/District Forum (March 2022 to May 2022)
- Submit AU conclusions (by June 30, 2022)
By June 30, 2022, the provincial Lay Animation Teams will send to the Secretariat of the Laity the final documents containing the results of the local and provincial/district process and the representatives.
We are grateful for the enthusiasm and hope that everyone is putting into this process of community dialogues; and we encourage you to continue on this path that will lead us, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to strengthen our Charismatic Family.