Formation For Formators June – July session 2024

Formation For Formators June – July session 2024

Empowering Tomorrow’s Spiritual Leaders: Innovative Approaches to
Religious Formation

On Monday, the 24th of June 2024, St Joseph’s Theological Institute (Cedara, South Africa)
welcomed participants from various religious communities for a short course commonly known as
Triple F (Formation For Formators). We received 33participants consisting of sisters, Brothers,
and Priests from South Africa, Zambia, India, Namibia, Siera Leon, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Nigeria,
and Malawi. The SJTI Formation For Formators Programme aims to enhance the skills and
knowledge of formators, enabling them to better guide and mentor individuals in their spiritual
journeys and vocational discernments.

Within religious circles, the importance of the Formation For Formators course cannot be
overstated. Formators play a crucial role in shaping the spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral
dimensions of future clergy and religious leaders. This course provides them with contemporary
tools and methodologies to address the evolving challenges in religious formation. By focusing on
holistic development, the program ensures that formators can foster environments that promote
personal growth, community living, and a deepening of faith among their mentees.

Furthermore, the course addresses the dynamic nature of religious life and the need for adaptable
and culturally sensitive approaches. As societies become increasingly diverse and secularized, the
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Formation For Formators program at SJTI empowers formators to respond effectively to these
changes. Participants are trained to cultivate resilience, empathy, and a profound understanding
of their role within the broader context of the Church’s mission. Ultimately, this course strengthens
the foundation of religious communities by ensuring that formators are well-prepared to nurture
the next generation of committed and compassionate leaders.