The training of new candidates to the Salesian Congregation is also called period of Formation. In the Salesian circles, this period of formation is divided in two main groups: Initial and On-going formation.
INITIAL FORMATION
The young and growing vice-province of ZMB has vibrant formation stages. Slowly, all the various formation stages are done now in the vice-province.
At the moment there are more than 30 professed salesians in various stages of initial formation, including the Aspirantate and Pre-novitiate.
The stages of initial formation are:
• Aspirantate
• Pre-novitiate
• Novitiate
• Post-novitiate
• Practical Training
• Theology / Specialisation
ON-GOING FORMATION
The process of formation is a never ending reality, and therefore, the process which follows the so called INITIAL FORMATION is longer and lasts the Salesians life span.
In this particular period of formation, the Salesian (Coadjutor or Priest) continues his studies, reflection and qualifications. Mostly the candidates are doing their studies on subjects related to Education, Psychology, Pedagogy and Philosophy. At the moment in ZMB there are number of confreres who are doing their further studies in Rome; there is one in the U.S.A and one in India.
The training of new candidates to the Salesian Congregation is also called period of Formation. In the Salesian circles, this period of formation is divided in two main groups: Initial and On-going formation.
INITIAL FORMATION
The young and growing vice-province of ZMB has vibrant formation stages. Slowly, all the various formation stages are done now in the vice-province.At the moment there are more than 30 professed salesians in various stages of initial formation, including the Aspirantate and Pre-novitiate.The stages of initial formation are:• Aspirantate • Pre-novitiate • Novitiate • Post-novitiate • Practical Training • Theology / Specialisation ON-GOING FORMATIONThe process of formation is a never ending reality, and therefore, the process which follows the so called INITIAL FORMATION is longer and lasts the Salesians life span.In this particular period of formation, the Salesian (Coadjutor or Priest) continues his studies, reflection and qualifications. Mostly the candidates are doing their studies on subjects related to Education, Psychology, Pedagogy and Philosophy. At the moment in ZMB there are number of confreres who are doing their further studies in Rome; there is one in the U.S.A and one in India.
