CMSM Pre-Assembly 2024
Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway | July 29, 2024

A lack of new vocations was named by CMSM members as a key concern in last year’s member survey. While seeking and nurturing new vocations continues to be an important focus for religious communities, there are larger issues which also are essential to discuss, such as the changing nature of who is joining communities, the readiness of communities for candidates, and the role of leadership in vocation ministry. This pre-assembly, in partnership with the National Religious Vocation Conference, will help leaders and those in vocation ministry reflect on these issues.

Join us for presentations by Fr. Tom Gaunt, SJ on who is joining religious life, examining key statistics that impact vocation ministry; best practices in vocational accompaniment, discernment, screening, and admissions with the National Religious Vocation Conference’s Sr. Deborah Borneman, SSCM; and a panel of current CMSM members discussing key aspects of the role leaders play in vocation ministry.

In addition to CMSM members, Vocation Directors and associated vocation personnel are invited to attend the Pre-Assembly.

Pre-Assembly: Monday, July 29 (full-day program)

The Role of Leadership in Vocation Ministry

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National Assembly: Tuesday, July 30 - Thursday, August 1

Renewed in the Spirit: Changing Realities in Religious Life

Learn more about the Assembly

Post-Assembly: Thursday, August 1 (half-day program)

Communal and Ministerial Planning

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Registration Details

Registration for the Post-Assembly closes on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET.

  • Register here.
  • The cost to attend the Post Assembly is $115 .
  • Once you have registered for the Assembly, make sure to book your hotel room(s) at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway using the CMSM booking link.
  • Post-Assembly Registration closes on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET.

In addition to CMSM members, Vocation Directors and associated vocation personnel are invited to attend the Pre-Assembly.

Tentative Schedule

  • 9:00 am Introduction & Welcome
  • 9:15 am Who is entering religious life?
  • 10:30 am Break
  • 10:45 am Accompaniment & Discernment
  • 12:00 pm: Lunch
  • 1:00 pm Best Practices in Screening & Admission
  • 2:15 pm Break
  • 2:30 pm The Role of Leadership in Vocations
  • 3:00 pm Group Discussions
  • 4:00 pm Conclude

Logistics

Lodging:

Lodging has been arranged at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway (2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, Georgia 30337).

Click here for the CMSM booking link.

  • Hotel check-in: 3:00 pm ET
  • Hotel check-out: 11:00 am ET

Airport:

Ground Transportation

  • Please read the information about the ATL Skytrain above. Unless you need to rent a car, you can get to the hotel straight from the airport via the Skytrain.
  • Information about rental cars and rideshare can be accessed on the ATL Ground Transportation website

Ubers & Lyfts: Ubers and Lyfts are available, follow the signage at the airport.

Parking at the Hotel: At the Marriott, self-parking is available for a daily rate of $32.

We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta, GA! If you have any logistical questions about the Assembly, please contact Greta David, Director of Communications, at [email protected] or (240) 394-1851.

Sponsor

Thank you to our sponsors who help make this Pre-Assembly possible! Please click on the logos below to learn more about this year’s sponsors.

Sponsors are added to the website as they are confirmed.