Society of St. Columban © St. Columban’s Widney Manor Rd, Knowle, Solihull. West Midlands B93 9AB Tel. 01564 772096
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For the Missionary Priesthood
The Columbans have a strict policy in that we do not recruit from Countries where we do not have an active missionary presence. We also have an upper age limit of 28 in place at the moment.
The following is an out line of the formation programme. Potential Missionaries are interviewed and after a process of selection are invited to take part in the training programme which starts with an accompaniment period of about a year in one’s own country. During this time candidates are involved in local mission which includes crossing significant socio-cultural boundaries. Regular meetings are held to get to know each other and gain a greater understanding of the Society its stated goals and policies and expectations. The candidate eventually makes a formal application and is then asked to undergo an appropriate psychological assessment. The candidate then submits references and undergoes a general medical examination. After this there are in-depth interviews by the assessment board. On acceptance the candidate may enter the formation programme, which includes formal studies to degree level in Philosophy and Arts/ Theology, Missiology etc. There is also a period which is called ‘First Mission Assignment’ where the student will spend two years on a mission before returning to complete studies and hopefully Ordination.
I hope that this is helpful to you. If you wish to make further enquiries would you please send us some information about yourself, your personal history, academic level and involvement in your local church, etc.
Please use the form on the next page to contact us.
May the Good Lord grant you peace and joy.
The Columbans have a strict policy in that we do not recruit from Countries where we do not have an active missionary presence. We also have an upper age limit of 28 in place at the moment.
The following is an out line of the formation programme. Potential Missionaries are interviewed and after a process of selection are invited to take part in the training programme which starts with an accompaniment period of about a year in one’s own country. During this time candidates are involved in local mission which includes crossing significant socio-cultural boundaries. Regular meetings are held to get to know each other and gain a greater understanding of the Society its stated goals and policies and expectations. The candidate eventually makes a formal application and is then asked to undergo an appropriate psychological assessment. The candidate then submits references and undergoes a general medical examination. After this there are in-depth interviews by the assessment board. On acceptance the candidate may enter the formation programme, which includes formal studies to degree level in Philosophy and Arts/ Theology, Missiology etc. There is also a period which is called ‘First Mission Assignment’ where the student will spend two years on a mission before returning to complete studies and hopefully Ordination.
I hope that this is helpful to you. If you wish to make further enquiries would you please send us some information about yourself, your personal history, academic level and involvement in your local church, etc.
Please use the form on the next page to contact us.
May the Good Lord grant you peace and joy.
