Starting the Initial Formation Process (2nd year) These are simply
suggestions for reflection and formation to be chosen in function of the
different groups, their concrete situation and their integration... If necessary each sheet
(file) can be the object of several sessions... The conferences that are
listed as basic texts under the rubric “Texts,” and for which we have the
text on diskette, could be made available over the Internet with an
appropriate connection and in the translations that are available. For this it would be necessary to
have the agreement of the author and of Cor Novum. It is also possible to
propose the book “Jules Chevalier / Daily Readings” by Fr. Jan
Bovenmars, MSC, as a guide for daily study. This book has been translated into a number of languages. Preliminary remarks -
This process is intended to follow the first year of the process of
initiation -
This process gives a deeper understanding of the spirituality and
charism of Fr. Jules Chevalier and of the vocation of lay people in the
Church in relation to the Congregations of the Chevalier Family.
- The sheets are an aid for reflection and deeper study
with the people who are beginning a formation process. They should help one
become acquainted with the spirituality and charism of Fr. Jules Chevalier
and of the Chevalier Family today. They also provide the opportunity for
sharing and conversion of heart. The sheets are the result of a choice made
by the Council of the Laity of the French-Swiss Province. - This formation process is lived out in relation with a
community or fraternity of the Chevalier Family.
- Each sheet is intended for a monthly formation
meeting. This meeting should be preceeded by a certain preparation (prayer,
reading and reflection) and would include a reading of the basic texts taken
from "Jules Chevalier: Man with a Mission," by E. J.
Cuskelly, msc, and reflection on the questions that prepare the sharing. - Proposed agenda for the monthly meeting: 1) time for prayer together 2) time for sharing based on the questions presented on the
sheet 3) time for "further development of the theme" prepared
by a member of the host community according to the suggestions on the sheet
or from other sources related to the theme and from lived experiences. |
