In response to the need to prepare sisters for formation ministry, the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) offers a programme in English for sisters taking up the responsibility of accompanying those in the initial stages of formation to religious life. This programme is offered in the context of the religious congregations of the participants and the needs of the church and the world in the 21st century.

The 2024 programme has been extended to include additional modules on theological topics. The programme will be held at UISG. It is non-residential.

Attention: Due to the very large number of applications received to date, the closing date for the receipt of applications has been advanced. Therefore applications received after Friday 25th August will not be considered for the 2024 programme. We thank you for your understanding.

Download the brochure

DATES:

January 15, 2024 and continues through July 6, 2024

TOPICS COVERED:

• Processes of human and spiritual growth
• Intercultural living
• Vocation and the consecrated life
• Spirituality
• Prayer, community, ministry as dimensions of consecrated life
• The vows 
• Discernment
• Mission in the context of the world today
• Stages of formation and their processes

LANGUAGE:

English

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Fill in the Application Form https://bit.ly/formators2024 by August 25, 2023
• Be available for interview through Zoom at a date and time to be agreed
• After the interview, applications will be reviewed by the Coordination Team who will communicate the response to the Superior General and to the applicant

Interviews will take place in 2023 as soon as applicants are received. The cost of the programme is € 3.850 with an initial payment of 200 euros, due when an applicant is accepted. The remainder should be paid by: January 10, 2024.

Info: formators.programme@uisg.org