September 5-10. Programme for Formators - Puri
I facilitated a five-day programme for formators of the Orissa region at Ishopranti Ashram, Puri, Orissa. It was entitled “Healthy Formation Environment and Some Challenges.” There were 19 participants including rectors of seminaries and novice mistresses.
The programme began with a reflection on how participants felt about their ministry of formation and the formation process in general. The person of the formator, the formation environment, healthy psycho-sexual and celibate integration were some of the topics explored.
“The programme helped me to look at myself. I received helpful information and insights about myself and the formation process,” observed one participant.
“The topics were very well presented,” commented another.
“All formators should undergo a programme like this” was a suggestion made by several of the participants.
September 12-14. South Asian Formation Commission Meeting - Kolkata
I was an invitee at the Meeting of the South Asian Formation Delegates from the various Salesian Provinces. Besides the delegates, the meeting was attended by Fr. Francesco Cereda, the Salesian General Councillor for Formation, Fr. Chrys Saldanha from the Formation Department at the Salesian Generalate in Rome
On 13th I explored the theme “Psychosexual Integration and Celibate Maturity” in an interactive workshop. I presented some of the current challenges in the area of psychosexual and celibate integration and pointed out implications for formation.
The programme was held at the Salesian Provincial House in Kolkata.
September 19-24. Retreat for Priests- Varanasi.
Facilitated a retreat for priests at Nav Sadhana, Varanasi Varanasi , Jamshedpur
The retreat focused on the identity and ministry of the priest as “Bearer of the Mystery of God and Doctor of the Soul.” The retreat – content and format - was much appreciated by the participants.
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