Theological and Pastoral formation of the laity Schedule held at St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre
Theology session 1: June 29-30, 2019
Theology session 2: July 12-13, 2019
Theology session 3: July 27-29, 2019
Theology session 4: August 11, 2019
Theology session 5: August 24-25, 2019
Theology session 6: September 07-08, 2019
Theology session 7: September 28-29, 2019
Theology session 8: October 12-13, 2019
Theology session 9: October 26-27, 2019
Theology session 10: November 09-10, 2019
Theology session 11: November 23-24, 2019
Theology session 12: December 07-08, 2019
Theology session 13: December 21-22, 2019
Theology session 14: January 11-12, 2020
Theology session 15: January 25-25, 2020
Theology session 16: February 08-09, 2020
Theology session 17: March 07-08, 2020
Theology session 18: March 21-22, 2020
Theology session 19: April 18-19, 2020
Diploma day: April 25-26, 2020
Why a Theological and Pastoral Course for the lay faithful?
- The aim of the Theological and Pastoral formation Course is to help Lay men and women to deepen their Knowledge of faith and develop their pastoral abilities so that they may answer with confidence the call to spread the Gospel in word and deed, acting as leaven in their parishes and in the society.
- To provide enrichment for those who seek adult ongoing formation in their Catholic faith by providing a firm, systematic and practical foundation in Scripture, Christology, Ecclesiology, Liturgy, Sacraments, Ethics, Social teachings of the Church, etc.
- To call forth, affirm and support the gifts and talents of Lay men and women and to foster a deeper appreciation of their Baptismal call.
- To nurture spiritual growth and fidelity to the Church, as well as, to help the Lay faithful to prayerfully and critically reflect on their own life experiences so as to deepen their encounter with Jesus Christ.
- To develop an awareness, appreciation and respect for the diversity and complementarity of vocations and states of life, of ministries, of Charisms and responsibilities in the Church.
- To prepare Lay leaders with firm theological and spiritual training in order to promote active collaboration at all levels so that the Church in Goa may become a Communion of Communities.
The course will be held at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre for around 20 weekends followed by Diploma day for candidates having a minimum of 90 percent attendance.
The total fees for the Course are Rupees 6000/- per person. This includes Board and Lodge and handouts. The Course is funded by the Diocesan Centre of Lay Apostolate.
The seats are limited and the last day of registration is 15th June 2019 (if seats are available). Kindly contact or write to the In-Charge Fr. Henry Falcao. Call 0832.2285940/41. Write to sjvsrc15@gmail.com