formation

Those who join our Institute receive a solid initial formation. The Institute assumes the responsibility of discerning with them the authenticity of their vocation and of preparing them for their future ministry.

As of the beginning of this year 2006, CICM-Japan has 4 interns who are studying Japanese language in the country, namely Bros. Dieudonne Ntumba, Blaise Mbuinga, both are from Rep. Democratic of Congo, Bros. Anicet Elomata ( from Rep.Dem. of Congo ) and Patrick Castroverde ( from the Philippines ) who came later. The other intern, Bro. Henri Badibanga who joined the bond of brothers last September, 2005 at present is studying English in the Philippines. These young guys have joined our group giving a new blood and spirit in doing missionary activities here in Japan.
CONGRATULATION!! for all of them.....

Our internship programs which are composed of inculturation, integration and missionary-pastoral training, have been set into three steps.

The First Year:
The intern(s) are living in our formation community located in the annex-building of Kongo Church, Southern Osaka. From there, it is expected that the interns make the most of the time set for language study by going to the Japanese Language School of the Kansai International Students Institute. While studying the language, the interns are invited to see and to feel the life of our confreres and of ordinary Japanese people in the country.

The Second Year
Coinciding with the start of the second year of language study, the intern shall move from Kongo to a parish rectory where there is at least one Japanese priest. This is to assure the intern of a daily contact with a native speaker of the Japanese language.
The intern's stay with a Japanese priest during the second year of language study serves also the purpose of integrating into the Japanese Church. During this period, with the guidance of the Japanese priest he lives with, he furthers his contact with the local parish community and with the diocesan clergy.

The Third Year
After graduating from the language school, the intern is guided by the Director and his respective Supervisor into a first-hand missionary-pastoral training. The intern will be helped to become acquainted with the different social issues being tackled in the country and abroad, to experience different involvements set in the Provincial MIssionary Projects.
During this period, the intern may follow some courses on Japanese history, culture, religions and other subjects related at a nearby university as a free student/auditor to strengthen his inculturation and integration process into Japan's society.
Having all these experiences and training and upon the recommendation from the General Commission for Initial Formation and approved by the General Government, admission to perpetual vows shall take place during this last year of internship. Ordination to the diaconate and to the priesthood will follow afterwards.