Christifideles

Human and Spiritual Formation

• Join the cohort, which is a community of students that move through formation together even though they may attend different programs.
• Grow through retreats and spiritual direction.
• Attend Evenings of Reflection—opportunities to learn more about archdiocesan priorities, programs, and staff.
• Celebrate progress through annual luncheons and other events.

Academic Formation

• Complete a graduate degree or certificate at one of our Catholic institution partners

To be accepted into the program, applicants should demonstrate the ability to:

• Express their spirituality as an integral part of themselves and nurture their relationship with God through regular prayer.
• Speak and act in ways congruent with the Church’s faith, beliefs, moral, and social teachings.
• Respect all individuals and demonstrate sensitivity to the rich ethnic, racial, gender, and cultural diversity of parishioners; they should celebrate and integrate the individual uniqueness of all persons.
• Respect the worth and potential for growth of individuals and communities and for others’ points of view.
• Take responsibility for themselves, make decisions, and deal with the consequences.
• Set goals, articulate personal values, and make decisions in light of personal values and without undue influence from others. At the same time, they should be able to follow goals set by those responsible for the common good and act according to established procedures.
• Identify their personal strengths and weaknesses, remain open to feedback from others and be able to change their own behaviors and attitudes when needed.

Formation and Education through graduate studies and events offered by the Archdiocese

Spiritual Support through spiritual direction, accompaniment, and retreats

Community building through interaction and collaboration with other ministers