Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio

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The Ministry of the Companion Sister is to encourage the Associate Candidate to view the Associate affiliation as a vital, viable and participative relationship. The Companion and the Associate candidate set up a program of study and prayer based on The Franciscan Journey.

The Companion Sister encourages the candidate to experience more deeply the values, vision and mission of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare of Assisi as well as the spirit of the Sylvania Franciscans. Sister companions are a great support, especially when Associates attend celebrations, prayer, reflection days, and other activities on the grounds.

Companioning is about curiosity; it is not about expertise.

Companioning is about walking alongside; it is not about leading.

Companioning is about listening with the heart; it is not about analyzing with the head.

Companioning is about being witness to the lived reality of others, not about directing their lives.

Companioning is about respecting disorder and confusion; it is not about imposing order and logic.

(Adapted from Center for Loss and Life Transition) http://cerloss.com/pg/Caregivers.asp, November, 2005