The Formation for Discipleship in the Congregation of Saint Theresa Sisters of the Child Jesus in Bukoba Diocese-Tanzania
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2005-10
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to know more about formation in general so as to do
well in my mission of trying to present to future members of the congregation of St.
Theresa Sisters of the Child Jesus the real picture about formation. I also would like to
present to them the life of our founder for the purpose of discipleship in the
congregation. The basic reason why I want to focus on formation for the discipleship in
the congregation of St Theresa Sisters of the Child Jesus is to establish its relevance in
the life of the sisters, to deepen their understanding and appreciation about formation for
discipleship. This is through enumerating the stages of formation and finally presenting
its relevance in the congregation.
Hence, it is my hope that at the end of my work I may deepen the understanding
and appreciation of proper formation for discipleship among our members. The intent of
this long essay is to present to future sisters the concept of formation for discipleship in
the congregation of St Theresa Sisters of the Child Jesus of Bukoba Diocese, Tanzania.
This work is divided into four chapters. In the first chapter I will present the
historical background and the development of the St. Theresa Sisters of the Child Jesus
and the life of the founder. The second chapter will be dedicated to the integration of
formation and the charism/ spirituality of the congregation. In the third chapter I will
focus on the call and formation discipleship in the Gospel of Mark. The fourth chapter
deals with the important role of the formator. The fifth chapter gives general
conclusions.
The primary sources of this work are periodical literature, various people
interviewed at different stages, the Constitutions of the St. Theresa Sisters of the Child
Jesus, and my own experience and others as acknowledged in the text.
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The History of Saint Theresa Sisters of the Child Jesus, The Role of Formation: Forma Tor as Mentor, The Call for Discipleship in Mark 1:18: The Root Of Formation, The Integration of Forma Hon And The charism/Spirituality of the Congregation.