THE IDENTITY AND MISSION OF L'ARCHE IN NORTH AMERICA
L'Arche in North America is part of a world-wide network of communities
inspired by the Beatitudes. At the heart of these communities are
people with a developmental disability and those who share life
with them.
The Four Fundamental Aspects of L'Arche's Identity in North America:
- The recognition of the unique value of persons with a developmental
disability to reveal that human suffering and joy can lead to
growth, healing and unity. When their gift is received, individual,
social and ecclesial change occurs;
- Life sharing, where persons with a developmental disability
and those who assist them live, work and pray together , creating
a home;
- Relationships of mutuality in which people give and receive
love;
- Christian community based on the Gospel and dependent upon
the Spirit of God where faithful relationships, forgiveness and
celebration reveal God's personal presence and love.
OUR MISSION IS:
- TO CREATE HOMES where faithful relationships based on forgiveness
and celebration are nurtured;
- TO REVEAL THE UNIQUE VALUE AND VOCATION of each person;
- TO CHANGE SOCIETY by choosing to live relationships in community
as a sign of hope and love.
Approved:
North American Delegates
International Federation Meeting
Cap Rouge, Quebec
May 1993
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