CSJ - Formation process

• Has its deep inspiration in the mysteries of the Trinity, Incarnation and Eucharist and is always directed towards Christian discipleship & communion. (making possible the journey of ongoing transformation)
• Formation is an ongoing dynamic, creative and progressive process.
• It should be a response to the real challenges in today's world, the church and the congregation.
• It tries to maintain creative fidelity to the spirituality and mission of our charism of unity and communion.

The different stages of CSJ initial formation

• Pre Postulancy-To have a sense of clarity regarding her motivation for CSJ life.
• Postulancy-To come to know who she is and who we are as CSJ and to foster her relationship with God / self / others.
• Novitiate-To continue her ongoing discernment and to re-affirm her call and to be prepared for apostolic commitment.
• First Profession and after-To continue her journey that is leading her to freely commit herself to God for ever.

The Integration of our formation is mainly based on two Aspects

• Formation of God experience
• Formation of involvement in todays reality

The Principal Formator -----> Christ
The role of the formee -----> to be open and allow oneself to be led by the spirit.

THE PROCESS OF FORMATION LASTS A LIFE TIME.During the entire formation period the person is given time and opportunity.