1. LC: A Renewed Identity
Regnum Christi Convention 2017

2. A Renewed Identity
The purpose of the Congregation is to give glory to God and strive to have Christ reign in the lives of its members, in the hearts of people and in society. -Constitutions of the Legion of Christ, n. 2
Set the world abaze: I’m convinced the the Lord has a very special plan for the Legion and the Movement. To bring the fire Christ’s love to as many souls as possible.
NA territory: that we can be a source of best practices
Religious…we support our brother religious by being faithful. The rising tide floats all ships.

4. With men this is impossible but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:26

10. General Chapter

11. Points of the General Chapter
The Charismatic Identity of the Legion
The Legion of Christ in Regnum Christi
Fraternal Life in Community
Liturgical Life and Prayer
The Formation Program a Legionary
Our Apostolic Renewal
Governance, Authority, Obedience
Administration and the Vow of Poverty

12. What’s New
De-Centralization
Superiors
Active councils
Consultations
Pre-discernment and accompaniment

13. What’s New II 2 Council Members Monthly phone calls Regular visits
Ongoing training for superiors
Internship course
Mentors
Newly Ordained SD
1-5 years
Prime Time
Emotions and Psychological Challenges
Christmas Course

14. Vibrant Legionary Communities1
Vibrant Legionary Communities
Healthy and constructive communication
Religious Life as Legionaries
Harmonize Apostolate and Community Life
Community program
Build vibrant Legionary communities
Story: Communities are settling in as we enter our third year. I see a good test, when new members arrive and how they sense community life,. Dallas , Fr. Edward Bentley: community life is excellent.
VISION:
- Each community will demonstrate healthy and constructive communication in both community and one-on-one settings.
- Deeper and more unified living of Legionary religious life.
- Each community has a program that they live out.
- Each superior demonstrates leadership taking responsibility for the vibrancy of his community (gives direction, takes ownership, resolves issues, and encourages members).

15. Strengthen the Living Out of the Legionary Mission in the Movement2
Strengthen the Living Out of the Legionary Mission in the Movement
Priority given to RC activities
CLC n. 4: Intentionality “in their mission of forming apostles at the service of the Church”
Greater community unity in mission
Affective Maturity
Why did we come to the conclusion that we needed to adapt this? Survey shows that the weakest area in most localities is the unity in the mission.
Deepen our understanding of and identification with the Legionary mission
VISION:
- The Legionaries have clear the concept of the Legionary mission and use key terminology the same way (e.g. building the Kingdom, forming apostles, etc.)
- Legionaries can confidently explain what it means to be a Legionary priest and Regnum Christi apostle.
- See growth in intentionality in living out CLC 4 (e.g. LCs go to dinner not just for the sake of friendship but to bring people to greater commitment to their life mission).
- See greater community unity in mission
- Legionaries give priority to Regnum Christi activities over other good things that are not specific to our mission.

16. Inspire young men to follow Christ in the Legion3
Inspire young men to follow Christ in the Legion
Inspired by our testimony of life
Transmitting our RC/ECYD charism
RC members see praying for vocations as a priority
6-7 national vocation directors
National campaign to pray and sacrifice for vocations
New LC website and social media vehicles
Inspire young men to give their lives to Christ in the Legion
VISION:
Legionaries are praying and sacrificing for vocations personally and in community.
RC members see praying for vocations to consecrated life as a priority.
The Legionary website is a place where someone can discover his vocation.
That vocation and youth directors are confidently transmitting our RC/ECYD charism and inspiring young men to commit to Christ.
- A complete team of 6-7 national vocation directors.

17. Personal responsibility for financial health4
Personal responsibility for financial health
Achieve that each Legionary takes personal responsibility for the financial health of his community and the territory
Living within our means
Example of Atlanta Gala – All the LCs and CRCs
Achieve that each Legionary takes personal responsibility for the financial health of his community and the territory
MEANS:
Educate our members so that fundraising is seen as an integral part of our apostolate, not dirty work.
Give an annual report to the territory at Christmas
Ensure superiors are reviewing their budgets with their members on a quarterly basis
Foster effective collaboration between local and territorial fundraising efforts.

18. Further communion: stronger ecclesial relationships5
Further communion: stronger ecclesial relationships
CLC 5: In their apostolic activities, Legionaries should participate in the local Church’s pastoral plan.
Appropriate communication with local Ordinary
CMSM national board.
Further communion by developing stronger relationships with the ecclesial hierarchy and religious major superiors
VISION:
- That 50% of the bishops where we have LC communities are confident enough to recommend the LC and RC to other bishops.
- That the CMSM national board has a positive experience and attitude towards the Legion and RC.
That there is appropriate communication with local Ordinary where we have communities.
Visit during Canonical Visits
Invite Bishops and priests to participate in our activities

19. P.R.C.A.G.D.
Thank YOU!