Keeping the Faith in Rural America:
A local and national conversation
Planned Conversations we Know About
HELP ORGANIZE A SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION TO KEEP THE FAITH IN RURAL AMERICA
Tools to Help Organize
Keeping the Faith in Rural America: A local and national conversation
Facilitator guide: step-by-step guide for the conversation
Organizer check list: a list of things to do before and after the conversation
Seek organizers: a sample invitation to potential organizers
Invite friends home: a sample invitation to friends for a gathering at your home
Invite friends away: a sample invitation to friends for a gathering outside your home
Conversation agenda (Handout): a participant's guide to the conversation
Issues and Resources: suggested issues to consider for the conversation and web resources for background. This could be distributed to participants before the conversation
Scripture & Justice: related scripture passages
A Catholic Rural Ethic (handout): a brief overview of Catholic social teaching
A Catholic Rural Ethic (handout): a brief overview of Catholic social teaching"(Spanish language)
Action Response Form (handout): for participants to complete
Collective Action Response Forms: for facilitators to complete
Organizer Evaluation/Critique
* Sign-Up for NCRLC Bulletin (handout)
Microsoft Word download
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Quick and Simple Asset Mapping: an alternative small group community development-focused process
Building an Action Sandwich: an alternative small group process if the conversation focus issue is determined before the gathering
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Links
For I was Hungry & You Gave Me Food
For I was Hungry & You Gave Me Food" (Spanish language)
Additional information about Catholic Social Teaching
Global Climate Change: A plea for dialogue, prudence, and the common good
Global Climate Change: A plea for dialogue, prudence, and the common good" (Spanish language)
Catholic Rural Life magazine on-line
