Ethical Issues in Vocation and Formation Ministry Workshop

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This workshop will explore ethical principles governing confidentiality, agency and obligations related to positions of trust. The workshop will also address issues related to dissemination of information, the timeliness of admissions or dismissal decisions, and other issues related to ethical rights of candidates as well as ethical rights of those in positions of authority. This workshop is essential for all those who make decisions concerning the admission of candidates.

Please note this workshop ends at 4:30 p.m. on July 16. Overnight accommodations are contracted for 3 nights, arrival on July 14 and check out on July 17.

Workshop fees

Workshop fees include materials, speaker, facility fees and lunch. The fees do not include supper. Residents are provided with a continental breakfast.

Commuter:        $350 – NRVC Member               $520 – Non-NRVC Member

Resident:           $695 – NRVC Member               $865 – Non-NRVC Member            

Late registration

Registrations received after June 22 incur a $100 late fee. 

Cancellation

Cancellations for workshops and accommodations must be received in writing to debbiesscm@nrvc.net before June 23 to receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee. After June 23., all fees are non refundable. 

Presenter

Reverend Raymond P. Carey, Ph.D. is a priest of the Archdiocese of Portland, OR. He has taught at both the secondary and university levels, and presently teaches at Mount Angel Seminary Graduate School of Theology in Saint Benedict, Oregon. Fr. Carey holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He has presented workshops in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. He is a past recipient of the NRVC Harvest Award for his work in service of vocation ministry.

This workshop was very clear. I enjoyed the new understanding of boundaries, the rights and responsibilities of vocation ministers and candidates and the role of agency and power. The opened of participants who were able to ask questions helped me to go deeper into the topic. I am grateful for what I learned during this workshop. 

–Sister Marie Kampororo, SMSM from France

The Code of Ethics is very useful for me in vocation and formation ministry. This workshop was relevant, interesting and appropriate to name the at-risk behaviors and healthy boundaries. 

–Monsignor Esau Joseph from Trinidad, West Indies

It was inspiring to house ethical issues with the strong underpinning of reverence and respect of persons. It was very helpful to review and concretize the meaning and implications of agency and fiduciary trust. The real life stories made it very practical, thank you for the matrix of shalom. 

–Sr. Brenda Lynn McHugh, D.S.M.P. from Lake Zurich, IL

Workshops are designed from the NRVC three-component curriculum for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the complex theological, spiritual, psycho-sexual, ethical, and diversity issues often present in contemporary vocation ministry. NRVC recommends that vocation ministers participate in ongoing educational opportunities to attend to their own vocation, faith formation, and to further develop their professional competencies. Please read the terms and conditions of all NRVC programs and events.

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This workshop is offered annually at Summer Institute.