Ministry of Catholic Health Care Benedictine Health System Governance Formation Unit Six

Foundations of Catholic Health Care Healing Ministry of Jesus Catholic Social Teaching Sponsorship People who serve

What sets Catholic Health Care Apart? Direct continuation of Jesus’ healing mission Anticipate and respond to needs Serve as witness The presence of God The call of Christ

The Concept of Call Call…a Vocation Serve in the name of the Church Unique Call Response Commitment

The Call of an Organization Provide Service Meet community needs Business principles Planning, vision and motivation

The Call and Leadership Use gifts and talents for the common good Servant leadership Protectors and promoters –Catholic Identity –Mission and Core Value Empower others

“The call gives coherence and mission to Catholic Health Care ministries.” Rev. Martin Marty “For each one of us there is only one thing necessary; to fulfill our own destiny according to God’s will, to be what God wants us to be.” Thomas Merton

The Benedictine Health System is a Catholic organization entrusted with advancing the health care ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Duluth, Minnesota. Our mission is to witness to God's love by providing compassionate, quality care with special concern for the underserved and those in need.

Questions for Reflection and Discussion How did you come to be a part of Catholic Health Care? (Describe your call to be a part of BHS.) What sets the Benedictine Health System apart? What are you doing or what could you be doing to promote and protect Catholic Health Care, in particular the Mission, Values and Catholic Identify of BHS?

Ministry of Catholic Health Care Benedictine Health System Governance Formation Unit Six