This course is a modular short-term modular program designed for Religious immediately preparing for their perpetual or final vows. It provides the participants with a deeper insight on the essential elements of consecrated life, its psycho-spiritual dynamics, and the challenges that confront it in the present times. Sessions are held on Wednesdays
Themes/Modules
- The prayer life of the consecrated person
- Holistic approach to maturity in the religious life
- Changes in adult life: Psychological maturity
- The canonical prerequisites for perpetual profession
- Discernment of spirits
- Christ-centered existence and consecrated life
- Commitment to chastity for the sake of the reign of God
- Commitment to poverty and solidarity with the poor
- Commitment to obedience and the service of authority
- Biblical experiences of discernment
- Modeling consecrated life on the blessed virgin mary
- The sacraments and the consecrated person
- Zeal for the reign of God and the Apostolate of religious
- The liturgical aspects of consecrated life and the rite of perpetual profession
- Renewal of religious community life
- Religious life and evangelization today