ERN NZ

Who We Are

Edmund Rice Network, New Zealand - Vision Statement                              
The Edmund Rice Network is an association of Edmund Rice Groups who take their inspiration from the life of Edmund Rice. In particular, they are challenged and motivated by Edmund's response to the call of the Gospel.

Inspired by the witness of Jesus, the charism of Edmund Rice and the heart of the Christian Brothers, the New Zealand Edmund Rice Network serves youth, peoples at the margins and participating members by:

• Witnessing Gospel values in community through personal commitment and contributing to local, regional, national and/or international Edmund Rice initiatives and ministries
• Formation for service by offering leadership development and volunteer outreach opportunities, local and international immersion experiences, conference and reflective processes that invigorate hope, inform just action and serve marginalised peoples
• Developing a strong, accountable and sustainable national network that fosters connections with Edmund Rice groups locally and internationally, is grounded in current research, responsive to emerging needs, strategic in its approach, and well resourced.
  
  Edmund Rice Network (NZ) Reference Group - April 2004