Reflection & Dialogue Series
CSRL has conducted three series of interdisciplinary dialogues. The first series (1999-2000) reflected on the mission confronting religious in the United States today. The second series (2000-2001) focused on the meaning and value of community. The third series (2000-2001), done in collaboration with the Religious Formation Conference www.relforcon.org, looked at dimensions of incorporating new members. Each series had three dialogues which brought together a panel of scholars and a group of 20-30 invited participants--religious of diverse ages, cultures, religious life traditions, and backgrounds.
At the end of each series of dialogues a book was produced reporting the reflections and recommendations of participants, theological reflection on the subject discussed, a description of the dialogue process, resources, and names of participants.
Single books are $5.00 each, 20+ copies are $3.50 each.
Books can be
ordered from National Coalition for Church Vocations (NCCV) (773)
955-5453
for local calls, 1-800-671-NCCV (6228) all other U.S. calls.
An order form can be 
downloaded (52K)
and fax or mail it to NCCV.
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| Reflection
& Dialogue on Mission. Report focuses on significant trends in U.S. society, mission in the U.S. church, and mission questions in religious life. |
Reflection
& Dialogue on Community. Report focuses on the spiritual core of community, living well together, embracing members from the younger generations, witness of religious community, and the work of leadership. |
Reflection
& Dialogue on Becoming a Religious. Report focuses on the incorporation of new members into religious life, characteristics of candidates and community, and community formation process leading to commitment. |