The ELISHA Leadership Journey is a foundational training module specially introduced by CLC each year for New (no age limit) and Emerging Leaders (those in their mid-20s to mid-40s, currently in leadership or earmarked for leadership).
ELISHA was started to intentionally identify, train & nurture successive generations of Catholic Leaders. It is meant to support Parishes in training and integrating emerging leaders through Parish Mentors. It takes a village!
Over the course of the months, participants will get to know and learn from fellow labourers in the Lord’s vineyard in the archdiocese. Together they will embark on a journey in:
- Discipleship – developing a reverence for Christ, friendship & identity with Christ, imitation of Christ, living an integrated life.
- Dialoguing with others – developing friendship with others (accompany, mentor), managing community dynamics (healthy/unhealthy relationships), outreach etc.
- Discernment – learning to listen, accompany, mentor and facilitate others better.
- Developing others – learning to delegate & facilitate plans (strategic & succession planning), other practical skills.
ELISHA 2025 Synopsis
ELISHA comprises a series of 5 courses + 1 stay-in retreat held in the first half of 2025.
Course fee of $530/- per pax for the bundle of 5 courses and $320/- per pax for the 2D1N stay-in retreat (both inclusive of GST)
Mentors for emerging and new leaders are encouraged to attend the courses and retreat. A Mentor course will prepare them for mentoring (additional $80/- per pax, inclusive of GST).
At the Feet of the Good Shepherd (FGS)
As leaders, we may be so used to tending to those entrusted to our care that we may not look into our own spiritual and emotional well-being, such as past wounds which continue to affect us today. Through the sacrament of reconciliation, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, inner healing prayer and 1-to-1 spiritual direction, this semi-silent retreat offers you the opportunity to allow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, to tend to you and heal and restore your soul. (Psalm 23: 1-2).
A 2D1N stay-in Inner Healing Retreat, Sat 9am – Sun 5pm
Lead Like Jesus (LLJ)
A foundational module (2 sessions) based on the style of servant leadership modelled by Jesus Christ.
In this module, we will explore the 4 domains:
- Heart – intention & motivation of a leader
- Head – beliefs about leadership & motivation
- Hands – methods & behaviour of a leader
- Habits – ‘Being’ habits of leading like Jesus.
2 Sats, 9am – 5.30pm
Building Trust (TRU)
Participants will develop a shared understanding of the components of trust and learn how to facilitate group agreements in their community, fostering deeper levels of trust at an inter-personal and group level.
The facilitator will work with the group in a coaching/facilitative style. Learning insights are drawn out from participants’ personal experiences. Participants will develop their personal action plan to practise with community members by the end of the session.
1 Sat, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Called & Gifted (C&G)
An intro workshop to understand our different roles and charisms in the life and service of the Church, the 24 common charisms and how to discern and use our charisms in our lives, in the life of others, our parish and the world.
1 Sat, 9am – 4pm
Heart-to-Heart Convos (H2H)
A sacred time and safe space set aside to experience non-judgmental listening to ourselves and to one another in authentic heart-to-heart conversations. Listening is the foundation of mentoring, facilitating and discerning.
1 Sat for the intro session, 9.30am – 3.30pm, followed by 3 short sessions in small groups in the parish
Facilitating Participative Meetings (FPM)
Learn key tools to facilitate group discussions and meetings which are focused, Spirit-led and participative, creating a safe space for group members to contribute their gifts in a process that allows members to journey together as a group.
1 Sat, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Video testimonial by ELISHA 2023 participants:
Here’s a beautiful poem authored by ELISHA 2024 participants about who a Catholic leader is:
Click here to download the ELISHA e-brochure.
To find out more about ELISHA for the emerging leaders in your parish, contact Rofina at rofina.tham@catholic.org.sg.