Lay people have been associated with the Spiritan Congregation since the foundation of the order,working at many different levels of partnership. At present there are Associates in many countries around the world.

The Associates recognise that they are called through their baptism to be a holy people,striving to build God's Kingdom on earth by living out their particular Christian vocation in the context of their lives and their works.We are involved in: Hospital and School chaplaincy,Bereavement counselling, Rainbows-bereavement/separation support in schools,Parish council,Parish Development,Provincial liturgy team,Sheltered accomodation for homeless,Spirasi,Prepatory commission for Irishprovincial Chapter 2006 and Overseas mission in El Salvador.

 

 

 

We pray and trust that the Holy Spirit, who has moved and guided our Province thus far, will continue to work in our midst.Wherever we are being led, we pray that through weakness and strength, we will be united and caring. With love and concern for one another, we can with peace and harmony, be free like Libermann's feather to be blown where God wills.

Our Vision
Our vision is that each Spiritan community and [arish in Ireland will have a Lay Associate group. Each group will develop its mission through dialogue with the local Spiritan community. Potential areas of collaboration are:

	Parish Work
	Community Development
	Caring Ministries
	Justice and Peace
	Overseas Mission

We deepen our Christan Vocation through:

	Spirituality
	Social Justice
	Congregation
	Mission
	Shared Life