Generational differences

Generational Differences

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Bing Who?

Seven Tips for Intergenerational Harmony

My name is Mark E. Thibodeaux and I have been a member of the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus for fourteen years. Read more...

Vocation issues raised by younger candidates

Over the last several decades, vocation and initial formation ministers have experienced rather profound shifts in underlying philosophies and strategies for ministry. Pre-Vatican II programs generally operated from a somewhat rigid, traditional discernment/ training approach for all participants. Read more...

What religious communities should know about Gen X

A young vocation minister speaks out

By Sister Mary Pellegrino C.S.J.

Born in 1963, I am one of Generation X’s older members. And as a member of the Sisters of St. Read more...

Building bridges between young adults and members of religious communities

By Sister Mary Johnson S.N.D. de N.

The theme of this Convocation is bridge building between religious congregations and young adults. It sounds simple enough, but just look at our backdrop here in northern New Jersey. Read more...

Strategies to help build bridges between young adults and religious

By NRVC Convocation 2000 participants

During Convocation 2000, participants not only listened to the input of scholars and young religious, they also had an opportunity to brainstorm strategies that respond to the major areas of concern highlighted by the speakers. Read more...

How one community started building bridges to young adults

By Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception

The authors of this article found the Convocation 2000 content on “Building bridges to Young Adults” so helpful that they decided to bring it home to their congregation and put it to work. The Sisters of St. Read more...

Can we allow a new generation to shape religious life?

By Sr. Laurie Brink OP

Although some religious communities have grown older and more settled, they can still find ways to recover the passion and commitment of earlier decades. Read more...

Translating the religious way of life to a new generation

The automaker Toyota may have something to teach religious communities about passing on a way of life to a new generation. Leaders and vocation ministers can glean lessons from the Toyota model. Read more...

Vocation survey shows continued openness to religious life

By Patrice J. Tuohy

Most discerners agree on two things: they want to deepen their spiritual lives, and the Internet is helping them find communities where they can do so. Read more...

Who are the emerging pastoral leaders?

By Marti R. Jewell

A recent study about interest in and attitudes toward ministry is helping us understand the young Catholics who are making a life choice for ministry and why. Read more...

Qualities of younger women in religious life today

Qualities of younger women in religious life today

By Sr. Susan Rose Francois C.S.J.P.

Younger sisters are engaged and hopeful and are already beginning to develop the networks and skills they will need as they grow and develop in religious life. Read more...

What newer and older members offer each other

What newer and older members offer each other

By Fr. Donald Goergen O.P.

Young people just coming in invite their elders to distinct experiences and new approaches. Likewise, senior generations extend their own invitations. Read more...

Vocation promotion in contemporary culture

Vocation promotion in contemporary culture

By Br. Seán Sammon F.M.S.

Communities can forge a future if they can let go of the past, explore new options, and embrace fresh ways of attracting the young. Read more...

How my community has welcomed midlife vocations

How my community has welcomed midlife vocations

By Sr. Adrienne Kaufmann O.S.B.

This Benedictine community of women has benefited from its openness to candidates over age 40. Learn how and why it has worked. Read more...

Canon law and older vocations

Canon law and older vocations

By Sr. Amy Hereford C.S.J.

Welcoming new members over age 40 comes with complications. An understanding of canon law helps keep the process fair for both the community and the new member. Read more...

Book Notes: Insightful data, analysis of sisters

Book Notes: Insightful data, analysis of sisters

By Sr. Katarina Schuth O.S.F.

The new book, New Generations of Catholic Sisters, is packed with solid information and insightful analysis. Read more...

Today's church and its vocation environment

By Fr. Thomas Gaunt S.J.

The cultural, geographic, and ethnic realities of today’s church set the context for vocation ministry. Read more...

Fostering healthy intergenerational living

By Robert Schreiter C.PP.S.

A dialogue about generational characteristics and differences can help ease tensions between old and young. Read more...

Generation me

The young adult focus on self

By Jean Twenge

Baby Boomers may have been the first navel-gazing Western generation, but the Millennials are showing an even stronger orientation toward the self. Read more...

Book Notes: Young Catholic women speak up; a sister reflects on a life of service

Book Notes: Young Catholic women speak up; a sister reflects on a life of service

By Sr. Karen Owens S.S.J. and Carol Schuck Scheiber

Reviews on From the Pews in the Back (Liturgical Press 2009), an anthology of 29 essays from young American Catholic women, and This Flowing Toward Me by Sister Marilyn Lacey, RSM, a meditation on vocation. Read more...

How “Evangelical Catholicism” is shaping the church and religious life

How “Evangelical Catholicism” is shaping the church and religious life

By John Allen

The inner core of committed young Catholics are frequently “Evangelical Catholics” with a strong Catholic identity and a missionary zeal. Read more...

The Emergence of the Contemporary Traditionalists

By David M. Whalen O.S.F.S.

If indeed a picture is worth a thousand words, let me begin with a few verbal snapshots. The first is of a meeting of the liturgy/chaplaincy committee at a prominent Catholic university. Read more...

Why Do I Belong?

By Pat Cousins S.C.

I have ruminated for several weeks trying to figure out some reasonable way of responding to the questions, “Why do I belong?” I can’t seem to form a logical argument that doesn’t sound trite, so I will try instead to paint a picture using an icon from my generation, Generation X, namely the movie The Matrix. For those who have not seen the movie, I highly recommend it. Read more...

Older Persons Entering Institutes of Consecrated Life

By Lynn Jarrel O.S.U., J.C.D.

The evaluation and admittance of an applicant into the Formation Program and, eventually, to profession are serious matters for both the individual and an institute of consecrated life. Many factors have to be considered. Read more...

Both Gen-Y and Catholic

By Mark Mossa S.J.

“Isn’t he soooo cute! coos Amy. She is not talking about some fraternity boy she’s in love with. Read more...

Demographics of Newer Members

Click here to see a pdf of "Demographics of Newer Members." Read more...

Transfers

By Elizabeth McDonogh OP, S.T.L., J.C.D.

The canonical vehicle of transfer basically changes a person’s juridic attachment from one canonically established institute or society to another. There are only four canons on transfer in the revised Code. Read more...

Book notes: Young Catholic women speak up; a sister reflects on a life of service

Book notes: Young Catholic women speak up; a sister reflects on a life of service

By Sr. Karen Owens S.S.J. and Carol Schuck Scheiber

Reviews on From the Pews in the Back (Liturgical Press 2009), an anthology of 29 essays from young American Catholic women, and This Flowing Toward Me by Sister Marilyn Lacey, RSM, a meditation on vocation. Read more...

Book notes: Growing self-centeredness challenges society and religious life

Book notes: Growing self-centeredness challenges society and religious life

By Avis Clendenen

“Like a disease,” the authors of The Narcissism Epidemic write, “narcissism is caused by certain factors, spreads through particular channels, appears as various symptoms, and might be halted by preventive measures and cures. Read more...

Generation X and Religious Life: A Personal View

By Matthew T. Eggemeier

Generation Xers are an elusive and diverse generation. It is a difficult task to pinpoint representative characteristics of a generation that spans twenty years. Read more...

Culture of encounter can heal divisions

Culture of encounter can heal divisions

By Fr. Christopher Gibson C.P.

Pope Francis’ “culture of encounter” gives our communities a framework for healing generational differences. Read more...

Book notes: Portrait of iGen delivers challenges

Book notes: Portrait of iGen delivers challenges

By Anna Ferguson

Jean M. Twenge's most recent book aptly captures the essence of the generation emerging just after the Millennials. But what she reports is a little scary. Read more...

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Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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