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| Jesuits
in Formation |
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Jesuit Novitiate |
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The
goals of the Novitiate are: verification of
one's vocation; a more intimate relationship
with the Lord; growth in authentic self knowledge;
and an increasing love for the Society of Jesus.
Photos
of the Novices - Class of 2008
Meet the nine
men who entered the tri-province Jesuit Novitiate
of St. Andrew Hall, Syracuse, New York in
August of 2008.
Meet
the novice class of 2008 from across
North America.
Matt
Prochilo reflects upon his
long experiment experience in the spring
of 2008 prior to his profession First Vows
in August.
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| First
Studies Program |
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The most prominent
discipline of the First Studies program is
philosophy. The typical plan lasts for three
years, which also includes the equivalent of
one year of theology.
Meet
the Men who professed First Vows on Aug.
16, 2008
Men in First Studies reflect on their Jesuit
experience:
Dennis
Baker, SJ (NYK) - The Middle
of Everywhere: Encountering God in the
Islands of Micronesia
Ben
Brenkert, SJ (NYK) - At
Home in the Marauder Nation
Joe
Marina, SJ (NYK) - God
Lives in a Duplex in Chelsea
Reflections on First Studies:
Tom
Olson, SJ (NEN)
Sean
Toole, SJ (MAR):
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| The
Regency Period |
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Regency is a time for men to be fully involved
in the apostolic work and community life of
the Province. Men are assigned to regency based
on the apostolic needs of the province and
individual apostolic desires.
Reflections on Regency:
George
Collins, SJ (NEN)
Thomas
Kenny, SJ (NEN)
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| Theological
Studies |
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Men will complete the
Masters of Divinity degree and License in Sacred
Theology during the years of theological studies.
Brothers will often complete a one or two year
degree program in theology.
Anthony
SooHoo, SJ (NYK) - At Home In
Two Cultures
Ray
Donaldson , SJ (MAR) - What
Is Your Story?
Kevin
O'Brien, SJ (MAR)
- The Classroom As Holy Ground
James
Duffy, SJ, M.D. (MAR) - Listening
to God's Whisper (provided by the Knights of
Columbus)
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| Graduate
Studies |
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After Jesuits complete
their formation for ministry, some are assigned
to pursue further studies. Men pursue graduate
studies based on their abilities and the needs
of God's people.
David
Collins, SJ (MAR)
- Saintly Studies
Mike
Woods, SJ (MAR) - Graduate
Studies in Liturgy
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| Tertianship |
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Jesuits
profess final vows after they have experienced
a period of full-time ministry as priests or
brothers. Before a man professes final
vows,
he spends a probationary year in prayer and
study called "tertianship."
Mark
Hallinan, SJ (NYK) - Toward Full
Incorporation
Brendan
Hurley, SJ (MAR) - The Stream
Of God's Love
Bob
Reiser , SJ (NYK) - A Jesuit in
Alaska
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| Dennis
Baker, SJ |
Ben
Brenkert, SJ |
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| Dave
Collins, SJ |
George
Collins, SJ |
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| Jim
Duffy, SJ |
Ray
Donalson, SJ |
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| Mark
Hallinan, SJ |
Brendan
Hurley, SJ |
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| Thomas
Kenny, SJ |
Joe
Marina, SJ |
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| Kevin
O'Brien, SJ |
Tom
Olson, SJ |
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| Matt
Prochilo, nSJ |
Bob
Reiser, SJ |
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| Anthony
SooHoo, SJ |
Stephen
Szolosi, nSJ |
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| Sean
Toole, SJ |
Mike
Woods, SJ |
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