The NCCW programs are contained and carried out in the six committees known as the Commission System.  Four of these commissions identify the societies “surrounding the lives” of every individual:  CHURCH, COMMUNITY, FAMILY, INTERNATIONAL.  Two more are added ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES and LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.  The Omaha Archdiocese also adds RURAL LIFE in connection with Farm Crisis.

 

Each ring of Council (National, Archdiocesan, Deanery, and Parish Affiliate) should have chairpersons for each of the commissions who are under the individual direction of the National Commission Chairs.  Catholic Women in Council continue to educate themselves as they work with spiritual commitment, compassion, and justice in working to carry out the mission of their lives under these commission programs in the name of NCCW.

 

CHURCH COMMISSION

To create a community that is educated and dynamic.  To call women to discipleship and holiness by responding with personal witnessing and service for the Church and world.   To reinforce faith and assist in meaningful ecumenical dialogue.  To enhance public and private prayer and promote liturgical practices that are sensitive to cultural diversity.  To provide resources for spiritual nourishment and development of the faith community.

 

COMMUNITY CONCERNS COMMISSION

To work in addressing the needs and concerns of their individual communities.  To focus on positive action when it affects the life, growth, productivity and well being of all people, especially the women and children in communities in which they live.  To enlighten and inform communities of the many issues that concern us as citizens, showing that compassion to each and every person can and will change the world.

 

FAMILY COMMISSION

To support and enhance the importance of family life within the church and society.  To assist families in achieving a truly Christian life in carrying out their responsibilities within the Church, civic community and world.

 

INTERNATIONAL CONCERNS COMMISSION

To promote responsibility for the world community, through a conviction that wealth and resources must be share with all peoples.  To create awareness and education for the needs of women and children throughout the world.  To encourage NCCW members to generously support the programs of Works of Peach, Works of Reconciliation, and the Refugee Woman Emergency Fund, in partnership with the Catholic Relief Service (CRS)>

 

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMISSION

To assist women in understanding the legislative process.  To provide the skill to analyze current and proposed laws. To enlighten the members on different political issues, so that they can become more involved in the legislative process. 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION

To provide organizational development and opportunities for leadership training.  To serve to strengthen the leadership team at every ring of Council.  To provide resources and publications in ensuring the successful management of Council and its programs.

 

RURAL LIFE COMMISSION

Initiated in the 1980’s to better serve the Omaha Archdiocese to gain awareness of our Farm Crisis.