The Meeting of Formators about the 4th Stage of Initial Formation that took place in the General House in Rome has come to its conclusion on the 23rd of February 2018.
The General Government convened this meeting to reflect on this important stage of initial formation. This final section of the formation shows a variety of situations in the Congregation and certain general deficiencies.
The double objective of the meeting has been fulfilled. The first was to share how this stage is carried out in each province / region and to reach common guidelines for it. A document has been prepared that will be offered to the respective Initial Formation teams.
The second was the possibility of preparing a proposal to be presented to the 2018 General Chapter, of an Encounter that involves the entire Congregation for the Preparation of Perpetual Vows. Likewise, a model of Preparation for Perpetual Vows that was valid for the entire Congregation was easily formulated. It would necessitate a period of preparation in the respective Provinces before the six-week Encounter, and a retreat as well as a careful preparation of the celebration of the profession after the Encounter, also in the respective Provinces.
The meeting was evaluated very positively, by the results achieved, by the good level of communication, and by the fraternal atmosphere in the community of the General House.
02/24/2018