A PROVEN FOUNDATION FOR FRUITFUL MINISTRY
CONGRESS X PLAN OF ACTION
Most Reverend John H. Ricard, S.S.J.
President of the Board of Trustees
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ACTIONS SINCE CONGRESS IX
§ The Commission focused on five ideal states that would support our vision: Black Catholic Education at the heart of the Church to evangelize a socially just Church.

§ Our first priority for Black Catholics is that of sustaining Catholic Education in and for the Black Community. We researched best practices in sustaining Catholic Education and examined the literature extensively, reviewing strategies implemented throughout the United States over the past several years. Our Commission wrote a book, Sustaining Catholic Education in and for the Black Community (Los Angeles: Perfect Press, 2007), to serve as a resource for dioceses, individuals and educational organizations in their development of successful strategies.

§ The Committee participated in The Interregional African American Evangelization Conference and provided a workshop on issues surrounding Catholic Education in the Black Community.

§ Members wrote articles on Catholic Education in the National Black Catholic Congress newsletter.

§ We issued "A Call for Solidarity" in an effort to educate and offer support for sustaining Catholic Schools in urban communities.

§ Commission members participated in various diocesan conferences and events across the US, providing workshops and lectures on Catholic education in and for the Black Community.

CONTINUING OUR SOLIDARITY IN ACTION (2007 - 2012)
Goal #1
To develop a National Support Initiative to provide financial assistance to efforts that will produce favorable results in sustaining Catholic Education in and for the Black Community.

Steps to Achieve Goal #1
#1: Planning (2007-2009) The Catholic Education Leadership Commissioners will serve as the Planning Board for this initiative: (1) defining goals and objectives; (2) forming regulations to govern the initiative; (3) initiating fundraising efforts; and (4) establishing policies regarding the distribution of funding.

#2: Funding for the Planning Stage (2007-2009) Accumulate start up funds for the planning stage of the initiative through donations managed by the NBCC office. Requests for donations were initiated during Congress X. All donors will receive regular updates from the planning board.

#3: Hiring of the National Support Initiative Director (2008) The Planning Board will create the job description and assist in the hiring process. The director/manager will be responsible for fund development as written by the Planning Board.

#4: Funds made available to the community, as proposed (2009 or 2010) Financial assistance for sustaining Catholic Education in and for the Black Community to be made available to the public, as outlined in the plan developed by the Planning Board.

SACRAMENTAL FOUNDATIONS THAT HELP OUR EFFORTS TO BEAR FRUIT
Sacrament of Baptism ~ As Saint Paul writes in his first letter to the Church in Corinth, as members of the Body of Christ we share in the successes and struggles of each member (1 Corinthians 12:26). This is why sustaining Catholic Education in and for the Black Community benefits the entire Church and contributes to its mission to evangelize. Historically, Catholic Schools have introduced many in the Black Community to the Catholic faith.

Sacrament of Confirmation ~ The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given for the building up of the Church and enabling the believer to give witness to faith, in word and action. The gift of fortitude enables us to persevere in keeping our educational institutions viable.

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