Conflicts can sometimes arise within our Conferences or Councils, signs of the pride hidden in each one of us. This presentation helps us to identify our areas of darkness, and gives us safe ways to fight them: humility and friendship. Let us learn to “transform individual personalities into group strength” Powerpoint from the International Council General

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SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT
DE PAUL INTERNATIONAL
COUNCIL GENERAL
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
HOW TO ACT RIGHTLY
(in the Conference and
the Society)

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How should we behave
within the Conference
and within the
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul?

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CONTENTS
THE CONFERENCE WITHIN THE VINCENTIAN NETWORK OF CHARITY1
THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION2
TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO A STRONG GROUP3

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THE CONFERENCE WITHIN THE VINCENTIAN NETWORK OF CHARITY1
The Conference is not an
isolated entity. On the
contrary, it weaves and
nourishes relationships.
So it creates a true
communion with:
 Other Conferences
 Its local Council
 The Superior/Central
Council
 The International
Council
OTHER
CONFERENCES
CONFERENCES
LOCAL
COUNCIL NATIONAL
COUNCIL
INTERNATIONAL
COUNCIL

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THE CONFERENCE WITHIN THE VINCENTIAN NETWORK OF CHARITY1
“Liberty leading the people” Eugène DELACROIX, 1830
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
We are aware of belonging to a network of charity, born out of our
relationships:
With other Conferences
Being concerned about the number of Conferences existing in our
own country.
Visiting each other.
With the local Council
By attending meetings and events it organises. The job of the
local Council is to promote encounters.
These may be business-like, but also fun. There could be times
for exchanging information, or for training, or for deepening our
faith.

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THE CONFERENCE WITHIN THE VINCENTIAN NETWORK OF CHARITY1
With the Superior/Central Council
carefully reading circulars
and letters from the President, taking part
in Assemblies and in all the
events which the Council organises
With the International Council
reading and reflecting on
the Letter which the President
General sends out each year.
Setting up twinnage relationships.
Reading the information letter
“Ozanam Network”

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THE CONFERENCE WITHIN THE VINCENTIAN NETWORK OF CHARITY1
For all these reasons, we feel
we belong to a great organisation, reaching
far beyond the weekly meeting
of our own Conference.
An organisation with a presence in 135 countries
around the world, hearts united
because we share identical
values and objectives.
In belonging to our organisation, it is vital:
To work together to serve better
To promote unity in diversity
Vincentians do not just have a duty to be for others; they must also be
with others.

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THE CONFERENCE WITHIN THE NETWORK OF CHARITY1
Our association finds its strength in:
•Communion = Communication among its members
•Support for its objectives
•The desire to increase mutual cooperation
•The wish to generate enthusiasm and energy among its members

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CONTENTS
THE CONFERENCE WITHIN THE VINCENTIAN NETWORK OF CHARITY1
THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION2
TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO A STRONG GROUP3

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THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION2
Our Society has a whole range
of values, which lie at the heart of its own
identity and mission.
These are set out in the
“Rule and Statutes”, which all members
must know and live by.

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THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION2
Aside from the particular features of each group, our Society has
five shared values
INTELLIGENCE
OF HEART
GENEROSITY
SPIRIT OF
COLLABORATION
HUMILITYFRIENDSHIP

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THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION: FRIENDSHIP2
Friendship may grow with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
o By exchanging experiences
o Sharing problems
o Talking about successes
o Promoting new ideas or projects on behalf of those we help
o Taking part in training meetings
o Taking part in social activities
Meals
Outings
Pilgrimages
Days of prayer
Birthdays

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THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION: FRIENDSHIP2
 Putting ME first, before US
 Stubbornly clinging to specific
positions
 Antipathy: Rejecting the other person
and their nature
 Jealousy
 Judging others who do not think like us
 Envy leading to mockery of those who
have abilities we do not share
 Spending time only with people in
need, and forgetting the Conference
and the Society
THE MOST COMMON OBSTACLES TO FRIENDSHIP

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THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION: HUMILITY2
True humility involves “walking in the truth” (Saint Theresa of
Jesus). This is not about forgetting oneself, undervaluing oneself or
showing false modesty.

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THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION: HUMILITY2
As we know our limits, humility is
expressed in our association by:
• our inclination to learn from others
• attendance at the various meetings
especially for training
• not seeking to take first place
• Simplicity and peace in our
relationships with others
• Our respect for others
“I need you! ”

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THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION2
VALUES TO PROMOTE AMONG
MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY
Mutual understanding
o Tolerance
o Patience
o Welcoming all kinds of people
“I am with you!”

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CONTENTS
THE CONFERENCE WITHIN THE VINCENTIAN NETWORK OF CHARITY1
THE VALUES OF OUR ASSOCIATION2
TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO A STRONG GROUP3

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TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO A STRONG GROUP3
We have to transform a set of individuals into a strong group.
This requires
 work
 the ability to listen
 knowing how to smooth rough edges
 the desire for peaceful discussion

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TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO A STRONG GROUP3
A FEW SHADOWS...
Our Association is a snapshot of society, with its share of light and
shadow for each human being. This explains why conflict may arise
within our movement.
The Gospel reminds us we must be
“as wise as serpents and as
harmless as doves” (Mt 10, 16).
Our challenge is to know how to
accept the shadow zones of others,
with humility and wisdom.

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TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO A STRONG GROUP3
The writer Arnaldo Pangrazzi
identifies the following shadow
zones
1.Idealism, Perfectionism
2.Activism
3.Individualism
4.Sterile criticism
5.Routine or conformity
6.Pretentiousness
7.Paternalism
8.Authoritarianism

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TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO A STRONG GROUP3
TWO VERY IMPORTANT POINTS..
BEWARE OF HIDDEN PRIDE!
FIGHT DISCOURAGEMENT BY:
o strength
o patience
o hope
o trust

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TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO A STRONG GROUP3
TO SUMMARISE: TWO PHRASES,
TWO BASIC ATTITUDES
Say thank you
and ask forgiveness
Thank you
so much!