A vocation begins with Christ, who makes an approach in love to an individual person, leading him to search for a path in life by which to respond to Christ’s love. In prayerful dialogue with Christ, this person then examines his personal circumstances, in order to find the path of life in which he can make the best gift of himself in love.
To Join the Formation Programme to be a Philothea Priest
He should have completed at least his Secondary School studies with a minimum mean grade of C+ and above. He is also required to present a letter of recommendation from his parish priest, medical certificate and a letter of permission from his parents. If the application is favourably considered by the Vocation Director and the Mission Council then he will undertake various formations programmes in accordance with the Canon Law and the Constitution Philothea Missionary Society. There will be a month long vocation camp or “Come and See” for those who are in the process of Inquiry.
To become a Philothea Missionary Sister
For one to be a Philothea Missionary Sister, she should have completed at least her Secondary School studies with a mean grade of C and above. She should have done at least a basic certificate course/training in any of the human development programmes such: Education, Catechetics, IT, Communications, Book-keeping, catering, counselling, dress-making etc. She is also required to present a letter of recommendation from her parish priest, medical certificate and a letter of permission from her parents. If the application is favourably considered by the Vocation Directress and the Mission Council then she will undertake various formations programmes in accordance with the directive of the Canon Law and the Constitution Philothea Missionary Sisters. There is a month long vocation camp or “come and see” for those who are in the process of Inquiry.
To Join the Philothea Missionary Groups
Lay Missionaries
Friends of Philothea
Saint Rita Ministry
Saint Joseph Group
Saint Jane de Chantal Prayer Group
Training and Formation for those who wish to join any of the Groups:
After an interview (normally in the month of August) a candidate is admitted to the formation programme which lasts for a whole year (twice in a month on Saturdays). He/she should have completed his/her Form IV education and be a practicing Catholic (Letters of recommendation from the priests are necessary). After a year-long formation, on the Feast of Saint Francis de Sales the person then commits as an Associate of the Philothea Missionary Society to work in a specific area of ministry. All members are required to keep up their on-going formation through the monthly conference, recollection and annual retreat. They are to follow their specific Regulations.
