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All courses begin at 6.30 p.m. of the first day of the course and conclude by noon on the last day unless indicated otherwise.
- It is possible to download an application form from our website. Letters confirming your admission will be sent to you soon after the last date indicated for applying.
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| Fees: |
| 1. Except for course nos. 2 and 16, the fees are calculated as follows: |
- Rs. 200 per day for single self-contained room, with hot and cold running water plus food, and use of all facilities.
- Rs. 100 per day for the course, which includes the classes and all materials provided.
- A registration fee of Rs. 100 will be deducted from the deposit of Rs. 500 that is sent with the application form.
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| 2. Participants from other countries |
| Please check with us for the fees. You will be expected to pay a higher amount, though nothing even remotely resembling what centers abroad charge. Email either the Rector jmannath@gmail.com or the Program Director jthann123@yahoo.com |
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| COURSES FOR 2010 |
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| 1. Preparation for Final Vows (Fri Jan.1 to Wed Jan 27, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Only Salesians in the last year before final vows |
| Contents: Orientation and assessment of the past, Religious Life Today; Vows, community, prayer, mission (JM), Discernment, Values and meaning, Group counseling, Guided retreat |
| Last date for receiving applications: 10 Dec. 2009 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 5400.00 |
| Group Process Fee |
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Rs. 700.00 |
| Course |
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Rs. 2400.00 |
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| 2. Community Animation Comprehensive (Sat Jan 29-Sat April 17, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Exclusively for those who are going to take charge of communities. Total Seats – 18 only. |
| This course of 11 week’s duration is our unique offering for the training of community animators. We will cover the essentials of personal growth, leadership, animation, and spirituality. This group will attend the courses 3, 4, and 5 as basic course work. In addition they will be given special follow up, evaluations, extra counseling and spiritual direction facilities, and deeper experience of community, prayer and leadership. Journal and reflective writing, and self-directed study will be important components. Register early. |
| Last date for receiving applications: December 24, 2009 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 15800.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 7900.00 |
| Group Process Fee |
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Rs. 700.00 |
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| Deferred payment option and limited scholarships available for deserving cases. |
| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 3. Personal Growth, Counseling and Spiritual Direction for Community Animators (Mon Feb 1 – Fri Feb 26, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Leaders of communities, whether preparing to take charge or already in office |
| Contents: Religious Life Update, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Counseling Skills, Spiritual Direction skills, Group Process, Dynamics of Change, Personality and Meaningful Living. |
| Last date for receiving applications: 1 Jan ‘10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 5200.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 2600.00 |
| Group Process Fee |
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Rs. 700.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 4. Leadership, Management and Administration for Community Animators (Tue Mar 2 – Fri Mar 25, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Leaders of communities, whether preparing to take charge or already in office |
| Contents: Exercise of authority, Managerial skills, Vision and Values, Leading multi-cultural communities, Leadership and mental health, School Management issues, Animation of Communities, Healing communities, Rights and obligations of community leaders, Social and political issues, Animation of Communities of Women, Women’s Leadership and Spirituality, Managerial and pastoral ethics. Spiritual Leadership from an Eastern perspective. Dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution, Sexual Abuse and the document on the protection of minors, Collaboration with the laity. |
| Last date for receiving applications: 4 Feb ‘10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 4800.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 2400.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 5. Spirituality of Ministry and Community Animation (Mon Mar 29- Sun Apr 17, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Leaders of communities, whether preparing to take charge or already in office |
| Contents: Word of God, Core Transformation, Eastern meditation, Prayer, Spirituality, Charism, psycho-spiritual integration and celibacy, Love, Community Building skills, Essential Church Documents and other Information sources, Retreat on the Easter Triduum. |
| Last date for receiving applications: 29 Feb ‘10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 4000.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 2000.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 6. Preparation for Perpetual Profession (Thu Apr 22-Tue May 18, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Only Salesians in the last year before final vows |
| Contents: Same as Course No.1 |
| Last date for receiving applications: 25 Mar. 10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 5400.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 2700.00 |
| Group Process Fee |
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Rs. 700.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 7. Certificate Course in Salesiana (Fri May 21 – Sat August 21, ‘10) |
| An academically rigorous course for Salesians and other members of the Salesian family focusing on deeper and more systematic knowledge of Don Bosco, the Salesian family and Salesian experience. For specific details refer to separate folder on Salesian studies. |
| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 8. Current Studies in Salesian Life |
| Target Group: Salesians, members of the Salesian family, and others including lay persons who are interested in matters Salesian. |
| This is an effort to bring updated research and thinking on Salesian topics within our reach. An International faculty will animate the group in a research like atmosphere. This course is intended for Salesians in general and will also be attended by students of the certificate course in Salesiana. |
| Exact dates, fees and other details to be published later |
| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 9. Fully Alive after 50 (Thu June 3 - Mon June 14, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Those who are 50-70 years of age, desirous of bringing about renewal in their life. |
| Contents: Post-midlife Transition. Helps for a meaningful, creative and productive life. Biological, emotional and spiritual issues affecting senior age and how to cope with them. Growing old gracefully. |
| Last date for receiving applications: May 13, 2010 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 2400.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 1200.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 10. Personal Renewal & Integration (Thu July 1- Thu July 29,, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Priests and religious in the 35-55 age group interested in deepening their personal and spiritual life, and leading happier and more committed lives |
| Contents: Midlife transition, Rational Emotive and Behavior Therapy, Meaningful Living and Personality, Group Counseling, Word of God, Happiness, Handling negative emotions, Love and forgiveness, Psycho-sexual integration and celibacy, Spirituality. |
| Last date for receiving applications: 1 June 10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 5800.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 2900.00 |
| Group Process Fee |
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Rs. 700.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 11. Achieving Maturity and Integration in Celibate Life (Mon Aug 2 – Thu Aug 12, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Religious in final vows and priests, especially superiors and formators |
| Contents: Frequently asked questions about sexuality and celibacy; stages of psycho-sexual development; becoming a mature man/woman: goal, signs, helps; ways of integrating sexual feelings; issues and problems (masturbation, sexual abuse, homosexuality, sexual attractions in ministry; gender discrimination; celibate friendship); celibacy: right and wrong concepts; marriage and celibacy as two different ways of relating and loving; helps for a happy celibate life; formation for celibacy; sexuality and spirituality; love, the best gift and main challenge of life. |
| Last date for receiving applications: 1 July ‘10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 2200.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 1100.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 12. Current Issues in Religious Life and Ministry (Mon Aug 16-Sat Aug 21, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Provincials, Vice-Provincials, Councilors and diocesan priests delegated by the Bishop. |
| Contents: Analysis and reflection on some of the issues that have emerged recently which Church personnel and religious superiors need to deal with, Retirement, Abuse cases and scandals, fundamentalism, use of psychology in religious life and formation, personal media and its impact. |
| Last date for receiving applications: 16 July 10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 1200.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 600.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 13. Course for the Salesian Rector (6.30pm Mon Aug 23– 4 pm Sat Aug 28, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Leaders of Salesian communities |
| Contents: Rectors ‘Manual, animation of the community, admission procedures, meetings, programming and organization, relationships of the community, collaboration, financial responsibility, legal issues, Event management, dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution, sexual abuse and the document on the protection of minors, collaboration with the laity and women. |
| Last date for receiving applications: 1 Aug ‘10 |
| Fees to be settled with the provinces |
| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 14. Renewal Course for Silver Jubilarians (Wed Sep 1 – Tue Sep 28, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Priests and religious interested in using the occasion of their silver jubilee to clarify and deepen their commitment, and grow into deeper and happier persons. |
| Contents: Meaningful Living, Prayer, Spirituality, Psycho-sexual integration, Happiness, Mid-Life Transition and Transformation, Word of God, Congregational Charisms, Love and Forgiveness, Directed Retreat for 3 days. |
| Last date for receiving applications: Aug 1, ‘10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 5600.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 2800.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 15. Formation of Formators (Sat Oct 2-Wed Nov 3, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Priests and religious engaged in the formation ministry. Laity who are involved in the formation of clergy/religious in a significant way. |
| Contents: Formation, the rhetoric and our contextual reality; essential qualities of a formator; the right atmosphere, Personal prayer (JM), Psychology of human development, Counseling, Motivation, Adult learning; Creating a good atmosphere for formation; formation to prayer; Formation methodology, Human formation, Assessments, Issues related to formation of women religious, Spiritual direction; Pastoral ethics; Dealing with emotions; Feminist and socio-cultural issues. |
| Last date for receiving applications: Sept 3, ‘10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 6600.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 3300.00 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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| 16. Certificate Course in Counselling (Tue Nov 9 – Wed Dec 15, ‘10) |
| Target Group: Persons involved/interested in Counselling, e.g, in schools, formation houses or in priestly ministry, but without advanced professional degrees in the subject. |
| Contents: Introducing Counselling concepts, models and approaches; qualities of the Counsellor; interviewing skills; stages and flow in the Counselling process; introduction to schools of counseling and Individual and group therapy; logotherapeutic approaches and the development of meaning; time-limited approaches; ethical issues, etc. The course will also include some supervised practice as well as individual and group Counselling sessions. Requirements for admission: (i) A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; (ii) Fluency in English. |
| A certificate of attendance will be given to the participants. |
| Last date for receiving applications: Oct 3, ‘10 |
Board/lodge
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Rs. 7400.00 |
| Course fee |
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Rs. 4400.00 (special Fee including Group Process) |
| Maximum no. of seats: 24 |
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| Download the application |
| Click here to apply |
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