Formation Courses

Christian Formation in Parishes

The Éleos Missionary Fraternity offers a consistent structure of Christian formation aimed at the spiritual and intellectual growth of the parish community. Our courses are planned with academic rigor and spiritual depth, offering participants quality theological formation, grounded in the sources of the Catholic Church's Magisterium.

Other Available Courses

Lectio Divina: Prayerful Reading of God's Word

Lectio Divina is one of the great treasures of the Christian tradition of prayer. This course teaches the method of prayerful reading of God's Word, cultivated by the early Christians and the Church Fathers, with its four steps: reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation.

40 hours
16 meetings

Bible II: Deepening in Sacred Scripture

Continuation of Bible I, this course offers a more detailed study of biblical books, literary genres, historical and theological contexts, and the great themes of Revelation.

40 hours
Prerequisite: Bible I

Francis of Assisi: Icon of Radical Following of Christ

An immersion in the life and spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi, exploring his conversion, his relationship with God's Word, his love for the poor, and his impact on the Church and the world.

40 hours
16 meetings

Leadership: Formation of Christian Leaders

A formation course for leaders in the Christian community, addressing principles of servant leadership, group coordination, conflict management, and building a faith community.

40 hours
16 meetings

Course Calendar

1st Semester

  • January and February: Promotion and Registration
  • March to June: Completion of 15 modules
  • Closing: Certificate Delivery Meeting + Spiritual Retreat

2nd Semester

  • June and July: Promotion and Registration
  • August to November: Completion of 15 modules
  • Closing: Certificate Delivery Meeting + Spiritual Retreat

Methodology

Teaching Materials

Teaching Materials

Each course has a specific book developed for accompaniment and formation, with university-level content.

In-Person Meetings

In-Person Meetings

16 meetings of 2 hours each, with moments of prayer, systematic formation, and fraternal sharing.

Online Platform

Online Platform

10 hours of complementary activities in the Moodle virtual environment.

Spiritual Retreat

Spiritual Retreat

At the end of each course, a retreat day to deepen in prayer the contents studied.

Fraternity Books

Exclusive teaching materials developed for the courses.

Lectio Divina

Prayerful Reading of God's Word

Bible I

Introduction to Sacred Scripture

Francis of Assisi

Icon of Radical Following of Christ

Bible II

Deepening in Scripture

Bible III

Advanced Studies

Leadership

Formation of Christian Leaders

Bring to Your Parish

Would you like to have the Éleos Fraternity courses in your parish? The process is simple:

For the course to happen in your parish, only the Pastor's request is needed.

The Fraternity provides trained instructors, all necessary teaching materials, and the complete methodology for the courses.

Contact us to learn more about how to start formation in your community.

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