Human formation
The very nature of the Priest and his ministry requires a solid and balanced human formation.
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Formation at Alokolum
Human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral-liturgical: the four dimensions of priestly formation at Alokolum.
An integrated journey across four dimensions.
Formation at Alokolum is an integrated journey across four dimensions, following the Church’s Program of Priestly Formation, shaping seminarians to become holy, capable, and pastorally sensitive priests.
The four dimensions
Spiritual formation
Spiritual formation is the key to every other dimension of a priestly candidate’s formation, drawing him into deep communion with Jesus Christ the good Shepherd and leading him to surrender his life to the spirit with a filial attitude toward the Father and a trusting attachment to the church.
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Intellectual formation
Alokolum’s academic core: a three-year (six-semester) programme in Philosophy and Social Sciences, taught in affiliation with the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome.
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Pastoral-Liturgical formation
Since the goal of the Seminary is to form Priests who are pastorally oriented, pastoral concern must permeate the whole of Seminary life and training.
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