The  Holy  Cross  sisters  and  brothers  in  initial  vows  in  Ghana  gathered  at  the  Brothers’  District  Center,  Brafoyaw,  for  a  six-day  workshop, August 1-6. This was the last workshop of the three-year curriculum planned for professed with    the    focus    on    Capacity    Building.  It followed from similar annual   workshops   that   began   in  August  2014.  As  before,  Br.   Michael Amakyi, C.S.C., District Superior,    both    organized    and    served  as  the  main  facilitator  for  the program. Those participating were 24 brothers of the District and six sisters representing their Holy Cross community in Ghana.

The  program  focused  on  Elements  of  Decision-Making  and  The  Dispositions for Effective Decision-Making.

This was augmented by  guest  speakers,  Fr.  Francis  Asante,  a  diocesan  priest  and  psychologist,  regarding  Decisions  and  Addiction,  and  diocesan  priest, Fr.  Francis  Amonoo,  concerning  Decision-Making  and  the Church-Fundamentals of Canon Law.

The  group  learned  that  usually  decisions  are  informed  by  our  personal goals and mission awareness. They also learned about the relevance  of  the  exercise  of  Consciousness  Examen  in  becoming  effective  decision  makers.    There were  many  opportunities  for  interaction and activities among the group members, including different case studies to facilitate learning and understanding.— Sr. Cynthia Godin, C.S.C.