Mission Formation & Spirituality

 

  

July 1-November 30, 2008

“We are caught up in the dynamism and tension of what is already here and still awaits its full realization. Renewal is both God’s gift as well as our own task. God has already accomplished it as the fruit of the mission of Jesus and the Spirit. It is now impacting on our world. Yet, renewal is a gift waiting to be made our own, to be incarnated in the life of the world, in the life of men and women of Asia, in the life of the Church. The Church is always in need of an intense renewal of her life and mission.”

( 7th FABC Plenary Assembly, Samphran, Thailand, January 3--13, 2000)

 

A Program intended for all (lay, religious and ordained) who seek to be at the service of God’s mission in the local Churches of Asia and Pacific region. It aims at a renewed mission formation and spirituality that reflects the freshness of life in the Spirit of Jesus, the model missioner and evangelizer. This Program seeks to invite adult participants to be engaged in a process of learning the ways of discipleship of our time and context. Specifically, it aims at a renewal:

  1. which is missionary engagement, taking up with renewed vigor and spirit the God’s mission, in creative interaction with the realities of our time;
  2. that respects tradition but is courageous enough to embrace a future that grows in creative fidelity to that tradition;
  3. that enables us to dare tell the story of Jesus and announce his gift of new life to the changing and globalized world;
  4. that must include, given our human condition, not only conversion of minds and hearts but also a conversion of structures in which those marginalized by society are given a wider participatory role.;
  5. that celebrates communion--in--diversity, giving witness to the wonder of the Church’s catholicity; (7th FABC Assembly)

 

Module Outline:

·     Mission and the World of Change

·      Personal Wellness of a Missionary

·      Revelation, Faith & Inculturation

  • Biblical Foundation of Mission
  • Discipleship as Mission Formation
  • Shifting Paradigms of Cultures, Mission & Church
  • Mission in the World of Change
  • Mission: Kingdom of God
  • Mission Spirituality
  • Evangelization, Dialogue  and Proclamation
  • Experiencing God in the Margins
  • Dialogue with Religious Traditions: Islam, Hinduism & Buddhism
  • Social Teachings of  the Church
  • Women and Ecology
  • Mission & Migration
  • Mission of Peacemaking
  • BEC: A New Way of Being Church
  • Mission & Ecumenism
  • Ministry of Reconciliation: Border Crossing
  • Mission & Spirituality of the Sacraments
  • Community Retreat: Spirituality of Compassion & Solidarity
  • Mission: Telling the Story of Jesus

 

 

Resource Persons:


 

Mr. Earnest Tan

Dr. Jose de Mesa

Fr. Viviano Rocco, SX

Dr. Emmanuel S. de Guzman

Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ

Fr. Filadelfo Estrella, OMI

Fr. Thomas Michel, SJ

Fr. Jeyaraj Rasiah, SJ

Fr. Peter Phan

Fr. Angel Calvo, CMF

Dr. Estela Padilla

Fr. Lode Wostyn, CICM

Ms. Ida Giguiento

Sr. Ma. Teresa Mueda, DC

Abp. Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI

Fr. I.L. Madya Utama, SJ

Bp. Manny Cabajar, CSSR

Dr. Agnes Brazal-de Guzman

Bp. Theotonius Gomes

Bro. Karl Gaspar, CSSR

Fr. Francesco Rapacioli, PIME

Fr. Percy Bacani, MJ

Dr. Natividad Irma Pagadut

 

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Cost: USD 2,200.00

 

(inclusive of tuition, board, lodging and handouts).

Limited to 28 participants only

Scholarships may be available for those who need.

Download application & endorsement forms a t www.euntes.com

 

Fax: 062-9931099 / Tel. 062-991-3037

 

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Regular Schedule of Classes

(Monday to Friday)

 

8:30 AM- 12:00 (breaks in between)

2:30 PM—5:00 PM (break in between)

 

Integral to the Program:

  • Pastoral Exposure

  • Personal Study & Contemplation

Monthly Integration & Day of Prayer