The first three years for those who want to join to Salesian way of life will be in Don Bosco Mannuthy. At this phase they are called aspirants. After the first year when they concentrate more on Salesian way of life and English they will do their +1, +2 classes.
Followingly they move on to Don Bosco Mysore, where in one year of intensive preparation for the Novitiate they learn more about life commitments and their ability to fit in to the style. At this phase they are called prenovices.
Then they move on to Don Bosco Padivayal, Wayanad, where an year of intensive preparation to Salesian life will be crowned with their first temporary religious profession and officially they become Salesians. During this year they are called Novices.
After the novitiate there will be three years of graduation in philosophy which will be done at Don Bosco Keezhmadu, near Aluva.
Once the graduation is completed, they will be sent to any of the houses in Kerala or in Karnataka, or even other places, by the superiors for “practical Training”, a phase wherein practical responsibilities are given them to train them in the Salesian way of life. The duration of this phase can vary from person to person. Normally it is around three years. Some will be asked to do private higher studies at this.
At the end of this phase they make their final commitment to the Lord and to the Congregation with their solemn, final profession.
Followingly they are sent to Kristu Jyothi College Bangalore, or other similar Salesian study centres for their graduation in Theology.
This course lasts for four years and at the end of these years, they receive the priestly ordination.
So a total of around 15 years are required for this formation. |
