LAY FORMATION CENTER
San Lorenzo Ruiz
Lay FormationCenter
San Carlos Pastoral Formation Complex
EDSA, Guadalupe, 1200 Makati City
Tel: 895-8855
Director: Mr. Valentino San Pascual
“ Mindful of the Second Vatican Council’s pressing call to the laity to become increasingly
involved in the life of the Church, His Holiness (JPII)
fervently hopes that this Center may offer them the necessary
resources to strengthen their faith and deepen their understanding
of Christian principles for the proper application of
those principles to the problems of contemporary world.”
(+martinez, 1 March 1984)
“LAYFORCE…(is) a
house of prayer and spiritual formation for the laity
as well as training ground for the exercise of their pastoral
co-responsibility with the clergy.”
(+Jaime L. Cardinal Sin, D.D.)
OBJECTIVES
The Programs are designed to facilitate
- Deepening of faith and prayer life
- Appropriation of evangelical attitudes for effective Christian witnessing
- Acquisition of pastoral skills
- building and nurturing of basic ecclesial communities ad other small communities
of faith.
The Center aims to provide appropriate venue for
the laity’s quest to deepen their faith, prayer and spirituality.
FORMATION PROGRAMS
1. Catholic Lay Evangelization Program (CLAYE)
Designed to evangelize Catholics as well as to inspire
and train them to be evangelizers in the parish. The Catholic
Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in December
1998 mandated LAYFORCE as the National Training Center for Catholic Lay Evangelizers.
2. School Evangelization
The focus is on evangelizing the teachers and school
administrators who are precious vessels of instruction and
indispensable channels of good manners and proper conduct.
School Evangelization also reawakens the rest of the school
community – non-teaching staff, maintenance personnel and
even their bus operators – to become God’s prophets here
and now.
3. Care-Giving Evangelization of the Sick
Welcomes anyone who wants to be a Good Samaritan
to a neighbor in need. This modules prepares
the participants to not only heal and care for the sick
but to recreate the afflicted person and make him “whole”
again.
Care-giving moves from the physical expression
of caring to a journey of healing towards Jesus.
4. Servant Leadership Training
This includes topics on Christian leadership
and management, effective communication skills, stewardship,
vision/mission setting, team building, etc. Designed to
equip parish leaders with skills needed for effective servant
discipleship.
5. Joy of Discovery
A 4 hours-a-week (for 7 weeks) study workshop series
which equips the participants with basic skills and methods
to better understand and appreciate bible reading.
6. Teachings on the Catholic Faith
Gives us a clear picture of God whom we love, serve
and journey with.
7. Open-to-the-Public Workshops/Forum
Half-day or whole day talks, seminars,
discussion on specific issues that beset the society and
the church in general (PPCRV Involvement, Church-State issues,
etc.)
8. Retreats/Recollections
Offers various modules for whole day, overnight and
2-3 day retreats.
- Layforce is willing to design modules to fit the specific needs of requesting
parties.
9. 2-Year M.A. Course
- Pastoral Ministry
- Spiritual Life
10. Certificate Courses
Various 7-10 week courses for more effective pastoral
management , and deepening of individual spiritual life.
What can the LAYFORCE do for the Parish?
LAYFORCE can motivate and train men and
women from your parish
- To be your dependable partners in the same mission.
- To build with you a truly participatory church.
- To active the varied gifts and charism of your people.
FACILITIES
LAYFORCE also offers facilities for various functions like seminars,
retreats, recollections, and meetings of religious groups
and/or parish pastoral terms and organizations. Individuals
who need a place of prayer and solitude are also welcome.
- Main Chapel that can accommodate
800 persons.
- Oratory air-conditioned, good for 20 persons.
- Prayer Room can accommodate 5-6 persons.
- Multi-Purpose Hall air-conditioned, can sit 300 persons at a time.
- Auditorium air-conditioned, can accommodate 200 persons.
- Session Room air-conditioned, can sit 50 persons.
- Refectory/Dining Hall accommodates 500 persons.
- Dormitories with rooms for 4-6 persons (80 maximum)
- Consultation Room air-conditioned
- Store/Canteen
- Meditation Grounds
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