The Presentation Volunteer Program will be directed to young adults, linking with new forms of membership in collaboration with and in support of our New Life program. We will develop criteria for an Edmund Rice network of schools, inviting our own and other schools to join. We appreciate the active participation of each Brother in all aspects of Community, Prayer Life and Ministry. Drawing inspiration from Con. Communities will address issues of vulnerability, e.g. mid-life crisis, aging process, decreasing numbers, closures, times of crises, addictions.
Communities are places of welcome for our families, friends, neighbors, associates and co-members.
Each Region will establish one or more committees of Brothers and lay people to co-ordinate and implement this proposal. We will invite those who show interest to join existing communities open to new life or we, in partnership with them, will establish new communities. The General Leadership Team will host an International Conference of Brothers and Young Adults. Present Chapter members, along with other Brothers, will invite and accompany the young adults during this event. We will hold this conference in an area of the world where the Church is growing and vibrant.