Work and Discipline

Work
We need to provide routine and structure to men whose lives have been chaotic. When in addiction, the addict usually has no concept of work except to gain more substances to contribute to his addiction.

Immaculate Heart Community will emphasis a love of hard work, which helps to provide a sense of self worth, ownership and responsibility within the community. We will grow our own vegetables, farm our own animals, maintain and construct the land and buildings and administer the day to day running of the community.

Art and craft-work, such as Icon and Rosary making will add to the financial maintenance of the community.

All work is hoped to add to the skills of each brother and to provide a pattern of routine to befit him for inside or outside the community.

All brother's will cook, wash, launder, maintain and build up the property as a reminder of the work their parents performed or should have performed. However, it will not be all work as the days structure will be broken up to include prayer, study and recreation, thus sanctifying and harmonising the day.

Discipline
The rules of the community will be in accordance with the Catechism of the Catholic Church; and the rule of St Augustine will be the primary source of inspiration in forming a regular life. It is to be acknowledged that sin is an offence against God, oneself and to the community. Use and possession of drugs and alcohol, sexual activity and violence will not be tolerated.

With eyes of charity and discernment of the situation, the brother may require removal from the community for limited periods or for good.