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“I sense that the moment has come to commit all
of the Church’s energies to a new evangelisation and to the mission ad gentes”.
John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio

About Rome --- Formation --- Program Practical info

Pastoral Formation

Pastoral experience on the ground
• school, university & parish outreach
• missions in Rome, Italy and abroad
• service amongst the poor of Rome
• more than 40 days on mission
• How to evangelise in today’s multicultural context
• Consider the situation of the world today and how to live in it
• Reflect on religious freedom, inculturation, inter-religious dialogue …
• Communicate the Gospel to young people, children, adults, believers and non-believers

Develop your skills

• Singing, music, liturgical animation
• Creativity
• Drama, musicals, skits
• Oral expression and communication

Theological and Intellectual Formation

• A solid foundation and understanding of the Catholic Faith rooted in the Word of God
• Giving tools to reflect on the most important questions of our time
• Applied to dialogue and encounter with people of all religions and beliefs
• A dynamic pedagogy including seminars and presentations, personal and guided study, exchange with people on the street.
• Allowing real personal development and a maturing of Faith

Spiritual Formation

• Grow in personal and community prayer
• Discover the deep dynamism of Liturgy and the power of the Sacraments
• Put daily Eucharist and Adoration at the core of your life
• Integrate silence in your life
• Retreats and pilgrimages
• Experience the living Word of God
• Learn to be attentive to the action of the Holy Spirit and to God’s will
• Share with students of different cultures
• Learn to live for others, go from theory to practice
• Learn to accept yourself and the Mercy of God
• Benefit from personal support and companionship

Emmanuel Community 2005 - 2006
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