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Mission

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We have nothing that we have not received from God

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”36px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#E09900″ divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”20%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||-20px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” border_radii=”on|604px|604px|604px|604px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1920px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_toggle title=”APOSTOLIC MISSION OF THE CONGREGATION” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Our apostolic mission as Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation has its roots in Jesus’ command: “Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News to all creation” (Mk 16:15). Like Mary, God invites us to collaborate in his Plan of Salvation, committing ourselves to the project of the Kingdom.

Drawing on the prophetic strength of the charism of St. Dominic de Guzmán and St. Francis Coll, who centred their lives on contemplation and the proclamation of the Word, we, the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation, renew our apostolic and missionary dynamism, “enlightening the darkness of ignorance with true doctrine”.

The growing presence of lay people sharing our spirituality and mission is a source of joy and hope. It challenges us to continue “enlarging the space of our tent” (Is 54:2) and to accompany them on a journey of deepening their understanding of and living out the charism.

The Spirit continues to call us to the adventure of living our passion for Christ and our compassion for humanity. It urges us to be available and courageous, and calls for imagination and creativity in responding to new challenges.
In a world crying out for justice and longing for peace and harmonious coexistence among all peoples, through the various ministries of the Congregation, we feel called to be witnesses of universal fraternity, putting into practice our commitment to Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation, in our dedication to the Kingdom.

Our evangelising mission leads us to live and communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Saviour, through our various missionary fields: Education, Ad gentes, Parish Ministry, Healthcare, Spirituality and Welcome Centres, Youth and Vocational Ministry…[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”EDUCATIONAL MISSION” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Education is one of the most effective ways for us to evangelise. Therefore, in our educational work, which is aimed at the integral formation of the person, we do not limit ourselves to the transmission of knowledge. Following the example of our Founder, St. Francis Coll, we consider the transmission of the Christian faith to be a fundamental element of our educational mission.[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”MISSION IN OTHER APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The Congregation of the Annunciation is deeply aware of its responsibility for spreading the Gospel. Attentive to the needs of humanity and inspired by the apostolic spirit of our Founder, we strengthen the missionary dimension through our various ministries.
The missionary spirit is reflected in everything we do in order to:
Awaken faith.
Promote the development of peoples.
Restore Christian life in areas where Christianity has declined.
Stand for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC).
Stand alongside the poor and marginalised.
Promote peace and human dignity.

We are aware that healthcare pastoral ministry is an evangelising presence in the world of suffering.

Through our mission in houses of welcome and prayer, we carry out apostolic work by offering people spaces for silence, reflection, rest and community life.[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”YOUTH AND VOCATIONAL MINISTRY” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Youth and vocational ministry is a Gospel imperative and an expression of fidelity to the Church, to our charism as Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation, and to the young people of our time, who are a living hope for the Church.
This calls us to find new ways of being present among young people and accompanying them, while discerning the future so that we may remain faithful to the emerging humanity and help bring about a new person, capable of acting within it according to the Gospel.

Our Dominican spirituality is characterised by the qualities that defined St. Dominic de Guzmán: contemplation, the search for Truth, apostolic zeal, preaching, evangelical poverty, compassion and mercy, and community life in fraternity.

Our Founder, St. Francis Coll, lived the Dominican charism in all its depth and with a profound sense of belonging to the Church. Therefore, the identity and mission of the Congregation of the Annunciation within the Church are illuminated by all that Father Francis Coll reflected upon, meditated on and wrote with the Congregation in mind.
His desire was that “true doctrine should be spread by teaching it in both large and small towns, thus enlightening the darkness of ignorance”.

This calls us to find new ways of being present among young people and accompanying them, while discerning the future so that we may remain faithful to the emerging humanity and help bring about a new person, capable of acting within it according to the Gospel.

We are distinguished by simplicity and approachability, the search for truth, the experience of God, diligence, teamwork, and the study of the reality we seek to transform through the living power of the Word.

The Virgin Mary at the Annunciation is our model of listening, welcoming and proclaiming in our evangelising mission.[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]