BEC Bandar Seri Botani
(St Bonaventure)
IPOH, PERAK.
1. Formation of BEC.
2. Joys & Sorrows of BEC.
3. Reaching out to Non
Catholics/Non Christians.
4. Role of Core Team.
18th December 2012.
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BEC Bandar Seri Botani,
Ipoh, Perak
BEC Bdr Seri Botani
Saint Bonaventure
BEC Leader
Asst BEC Leader
Core Team
James Lau
Anthony Paul Raj
5 Members
Messengers, Treasurer
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No of families
No of Gatherings
(Jan – Nov 2012)
11 Gatherings
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1. Formation of BEC
• Bdr Seri Botani - Newest
Housing Estate in Ipoh. (5 years old).
• Identification of Catholic Families by
previous PAT member.
• Called for 1st Gathering in May 2010.
• Formally formed on 15th July, 2010.
BEC BSB (St Bonaventure)
• Initiated with 15 Families.
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2. BEC – THE JOYS &
SORROWS
Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh
18th December, 2012.
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A. JOYS
• Sharing of reflection papers.
• Praying together.
• Breaking of bread.
• Fellowship.
• Meeting members in
monthly gathering.
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A. JOYS
• Positive response from
members attending
monthly gatherings.
• Cooperation to undertake
BEC projects –
advent/lenten outreach.
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A. JOYS
• Community building –
Catholics & non Catholics.
• Emotional & compassionate
support for the sick & bereaved
members.
• Caring for each other – sick,
church, holidays.
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A. JOYS
• Share current issues in
country.
• Invite new parishioners to
join in monthly gathering.
• Render assistance to BEC
members in need.
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B. SORROWS
• Not all members willing to
open home.
• Shy to share reflection
papers.
• Only want to recite the
rosary.
• Absence of youth.
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B. SORROWS
• Not willing to say
“opening or closing
prayers.”
• Misunderstanding
amongst members.
• Poor attendance.
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B. SORROWS
• Members not willing to take
over leadership/core-team.
• Different level of
understanding.
• Lapsed Catholics.
• Gossips.
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C. WAY FORWARD
• Serve with patience &
love.
• Involvement of members.
• Listen attentively.
• Grow in faith together.
• Unity – BEC members.
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C. WAY FORWARD
• Collaborate with Parish
Priest/PAT/Other BECs.
• Learn/share experiences
from other Parishes.
• Never “GIVE UP” attitude.
• Prayers.
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3. Reaching out to Non
Catholics/Non Christians.
• Advent Outreach to share the joy of
being Catholic through Christmas
fellowship.
• Lenten Outreach to the sick, poor,
lonely.
• Invite Non Christians to share during
BEC Gatherings.
• Model Family.
• Involvement in community activities.
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4. Role of Core Team
• A BEC Core Team is made up of Leader, Asst
Leader, Messengers, Youth, Treasurer.
• Leader – to organize monthly gatherings,
aware of happenings in BEC/Church, attend
monthly BEC Leaders meeting, etc…
• Asst Leader – To collaborate with the BEC
Leader.
• Youth – To participate & take up leadership
role in future.
• Messenger- Disseminate information to all
members.
• Treasurer – To keep proper accounts which
are transparent.
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