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Commitment Statment
Rooted in Jesus the Redeemer, we Associates share in the charism, mission
and core values of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer through times of
prayer, service and celebration with the Sisters and other Redeemer
Associates while maintaining our own lifestyle.
Who we are
Redeemer Associates of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer are women and men
who:
- Acknowledge a common call in Baptism to live Gospel values.
- Desire association with the Sisters as a means for personal and spiritual growth.
- Gather to deepen their understanding of and relationship with the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer.
- Share in the Holy Redeemer charism and mission through prayer, service and celebration.
- Are a sign of God's healing presence in our broken world.
- Acknowledge a common call in Baptism to live Gospel values.
- Desire association with the Sisters as a means for personal and spiritual growth.
- Gather to deepen their understanding of and relationship with the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer.
- Share in the Holy Redeemer charism and mission through prayer, service and celebration.
- Are a sign of God's healing presence in our broken world.
Commitments
All Redeemer Associates are committed to spiritual growth and development
through prayer, Spiritual readings and Eucharistic Celebrations. Spiritual
direction is encouraged.
Redeemer Associates also participate in monthly gatherings and prayer groups with the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer.
Members are invited to make a one-year commitment to participate in the Redeemer Associate relationship with opportunity for annual renewal on Redeemer Day, the Congregation's Feast Day Celebration.
Redeemer Associates participate in the ministry of the congregation through service activities such as volunteering in pastoral and social outreach ministries to the vulnerable and elderly and in daily activities of family and professional life. In this way Associates carry the mission where Sisters may not be able to reach.
In union with the Sisters and led by the Holy Spirit, each lay Redeemer Associate is encouraged to participate with joy, simplicity, compassion, hospitality and with recognition of each person's uniqueness and giftedness.
Redeemer Associates also participate in monthly gatherings and prayer groups with the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer.
Members are invited to make a one-year commitment to participate in the Redeemer Associate relationship with opportunity for annual renewal on Redeemer Day, the Congregation's Feast Day Celebration.
Redeemer Associates participate in the ministry of the congregation through service activities such as volunteering in pastoral and social outreach ministries to the vulnerable and elderly and in daily activities of family and professional life. In this way Associates carry the mission where Sisters may not be able to reach.
In union with the Sisters and led by the Holy Spirit, each lay Redeemer Associate is encouraged to participate with joy, simplicity, compassion, hospitality and with recognition of each person's uniqueness and giftedness.
Membership
We invite women and men with whom we share our Values and who desire to
commit themselves to our spirit, charism, values and mission, through prayer and
ministry in a covenantal relationship. The application process involves a written
application and personal interview. The applicant meets routinely with the
Redeemer Associate Director and may participate in monthly gatherings in
preparation for Associate membership.
Members may also participate in distance membership or as prayer partners if not able to actively attend in gatherings and ministry.
Members may also participate in distance membership or as prayer partners if not able to actively attend in gatherings and ministry.
History
From the very beginnings of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer's foundation by
Sister Alphonse Maria Eppinger, in the year 1849, and throughout the
centuries, the universal call to participate in the life and mission of Jesus has
taken root in the heart of countless women and men to live the Good News in
words and actions. Acknowledging that some persons may be called to a more
formal bonding witht he Sisters, the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy
Redeemer responded to the interest expressed by laity involved in the ministry
of the Sisters by establishing an Associate program in 1998.
Symbolism of the Associate Commitment
Redeemer Associates receive a symbol at each level of commitment to the
Redeemer Associate relationship. Upon initial commitment a candle is received
and at the time of recommitment Associates receive a medal. Each symbol carries
the image of the Paschal lamb - the Redeemer.
"As you know, the mercy of God has no limits."
- Mother Alphonse Maria Eppinger
- Mother Alphonse Maria Eppinger
The Lamb of God symbolizes Jesus, meek as a lamb, offering Himself for the sins of humanity.
The halo represents divine power and sanctity
The streams, gushing from the lamb's breast, are the springs of salvation reminding us of Jesus' suffering on the cross to wash away sins
The sphere at the base depicts the world redeemeed by the Lamb of God
The cross on the staff signifies the source of our courage as we recognize and respond to the needs of the times.
The pennant, symbol of resurrection, implies our participation in the ongoing redeeming mission of the Church.
The halo represents divine power and sanctity
The streams, gushing from the lamb's breast, are the springs of salvation reminding us of Jesus' suffering on the cross to wash away sins
The sphere at the base depicts the world redeemeed by the Lamb of God
The cross on the staff signifies the source of our courage as we recognize and respond to the needs of the times.
The pennant, symbol of resurrection, implies our participation in the ongoing redeeming mission of the Church.
Sisters of the Holy Redeemer
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521 Moredon Road. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. 215-914-4100
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