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 Formation Program he four-month Formation Program, held in Los Angeles from January – May each year, takes place in a setting of community living, participative learning, and prayer. It is designed to prepare the candidates for life in an overseas mission setting. The formation program consists of three main areas: Spiritual Development: scripture, mission theology, spirituality, world religions, Catholic social teaching, moral theology, retreats. Cross Cultural Issues: Education & Healthcare in developing countries, Power & Diversity, realities of cross cultural living, intercultural development. Adult Development: Communication, personality inventories, community living, staying healthy (emotionally & physically), transitions. Application Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time. To be considered for the January formation program, applications must be received by July 15th. The process includes:
Requirements for Admission • Be a practicing Catholic involved in his/her local Church and community, • Be a U.S. citizen, • Have a college degree and/or professional skill needed in the missions, • Have good mental and physical health, • Be 21 to 62 years of age, • Be willing to make a 3-year commitment, • Have a commitment to work and live with the poor, • Participate in the 4-month Formation Program in Los Angeles. • Be willing to actively assist in fundraising for costs of mission support. How To Apply If you are interested in the Lay Mission-Helpers Association, you can begin the process by filling out the Preliminary Form. You may also download a PDF form that you can mail in to Lay Mission-Helpers. You will need Adobe Acrobat to open and print this form. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, please click here.
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