The Novices’ Community Apostolic Experience
Last April, the five Novices entered
the third stage of their Noviceship formation, the Communitarian-Apostolic
Experience which aims at fostering the following of
Jesus in Nazareth by experiencing the dynamics of an
inserted Community-Taller, participating in the living of harmonized Prayer-Work
and growing in greater knowledge and identification with the Congregational mission
As an immediate preparation for
their Community-Apostolic Experience, the Novices Rochelle, Bich Huyen, Vy,
Thien and Kim Thi had a whole day recollection on May 12 with the theme “I Am
the Beloved of God Called for a Mission”. It was culminated with the
sending-off liturgy where each one offered a symbol which best captured her
experiences of God’s love. The event was
highlighted with a joyful feast during dinner where the sisters exchanged
pleasant stories and experiences with words of encouragement given to the
Novices by the professed sisters. The Novices were very grateful for the heart-felt
support from the community.
On May 15, 2013, the Novices went
to their respective Community-Taller: Rochelle & Bich Huyen in C-T Cebu,
Kim Thi & Thien in C-T Silay and Vy in C-T Iloilo where they were welcomed
with open arms by the sisters with a welcome liturgy where the Novices each
presented her symbol and her Personal Plan of Growth as the point of departure
upon joining the Community-Taller. In a separate gathering, the members of the
Community-Taller presented to the Novice/s their Communitarian Apostolic Plan
to facilitate their integration with the community. The Novice/s in turn
presented the Personal Plan of Growth to the Community-Taller which situated
the members to the context of the Novice.
The
Community Apostolic Experience will end in July 31 with an evaluation which
will gather in common the READING IN FAITH OF THE EXPERIENCE of the Novice
and the evaluation of the Community-Taller that accompanies her.
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