Catholic Leadership Institute

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Catholic Leadership Institute

• A TIME TO GROW IN
• SPIRITUALITY,
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• and TEAMWORK
• Sponsored by the Diocese of Springfield in
  Illinois
• Hosted by Springfield College - Benedictine
  University

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Leadership Instruction

• Within a comfortable setting, youth learn more
  from experienced leaders.

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Teamwork

• At CLI we work together with old and new friends
  to achieve a common goal.

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Group Prayer Time

• CLI is about developing leadership skills through
  a deepening of our relationship with Christ.

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Fun with new friends

• Meet new people and make new friends.

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Free Time

• Free time gives everyone plenty of time to
  network with others from around the diocese.

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Teamwork

• Learning to lead and be a valuable, productive
  member of a team are important focuses at CLI.
  These skills are developed through fun,
  interactive group activities.

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Teamwork

• EVERY team member is important and has something
  to offer.

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Fun Games

• Learning to work together in a group takes some
  practice. At CLI the practice comes in the form
  of fun and challenging activities.

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Spiritual Experiences
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Stewardship

• Leadership means being willing to serve. At CLI
  we work together to serve one another.

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Leadership Instruction

• Topics include
• Leadership styles
• Communication skills
• Group dynamics,
• Decision making
• Planning skills

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Fun Games

• Competition is often a part of life. At CLI we
  work on strengthening our teamwork skills. This
  involves learning how to encourage and motivate
  those we are working with in order to reach the
  goal.

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Personal Prayer Time

• In order to be a good leader we must learn to
  look at ourselves honestly. Personal prayer time
  is a great time to reflect on what Jesus is
  calling us to do.

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Teamwork

• Teamworkthats what its all about. Helping one
  another to be the best they can be!

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Communal Prayer Time

• A whole new spiritual experience. At CLI you will
  learn how to plan prayer services and prepare for
  Liturgies.

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Testimony

• Hearing the spiritual journey of others can often
  set us on a path of reflection for ourselves. At
  CLI you will hear personal stories of some of the
  team members and how their faith walk has
  affected their life.

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Leadership Instruction

• By adults and young adults

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Community Meeting

• Each day at CLI we meet to affirm one another and
  to discuss items of concern.

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Sharing Meals

• Sharing meals is always a great way to get to
  know people. At CLI meal time is something we all
  look forward to. So many laughs, so many memories

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Lets Get Creative!

• Put your creativity into action! You will be
  given the opportunity to let your imagination
  soar. The results can be amazing!

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Hope you can join us

• July 7-12, 2009
• Its an experience your youth wont want to miss.
• For more info, contact Kyle Holtgrave,
  217-698-8500, kholtgrave_at_dio.org, www.dio.org