The Participants
Seminar for Sisters engaged in Higher Education held at the
Generalate, Jayanagar from 25 to 31 May 2013.
Sr. Mabilia A.C. was the Co-ordinator of the programme and arranged all
the resource persons and logistics of the seminar.
The inauguration of the seminar took place at the Eucharistic
celebration, when the participants went in procession with lights to the altar
and made a symbolic offering to the Lord.
Rev. Father Francis Serrao S.J. Provincial Superior of the Jesuits
offered mass that morning. On 25 May Father Francis took up two sessions for the participants, on
‘Spirituality’ and the other two on ‘Education as Mission’.
On 26 and 27 May, Rev. Father Elias Moses OFM took up sessions on his well
researched ‘Communication Model’-
a practical and professional application into leadership
communication. The participants were
given practical training to imbibe communication skills in the 4 areas: Person,
Process, Practice and Performance.
On 28 May, Sister Mabilia, the Co-ordinator had
arranged for a day of Recollection. Rev.
Father Frederick D’Silva S.J. was called in to give an animation talk and for
the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Eucharist.
The day ended with a meaningful hour before the Blessed Sacrament, which
helped the participants to integrate their consecration with the mission of
Education. On 29 May, the Superior
General, Sister Agatha Mary A.C. addressed the sisters on some pertinent issues
viz: Consecration, Contemplation and Commitment. The participants listed out their Institutional
difficulties, problems and obstacles and sought to arrive at suitable
solutions. She drew their attention to
the life and spirituality of the foundress, Mother Veronica who always did
God’s Will amidst life’s challenges.
In the afternoon of that day, the Principals of Apostolic
Carmel Colleges shared briefly the high lights of their respective
Institutions.
In the evening the participants worked on the Action Plan for
the next six years. This action plan
would be a road map for progress and growth for sisters in Higher Education.
On 30 May they were taken for a field visit to
neighbouring Colleges in Bangalore City.
The week long programmes included in the seminar for sisters
in Higher Education were practical, educative and enlightening. The participants
are grateful to the Congregation and their communities for giving them a chance to
attend this seminar.
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Celebrating the Eucharist |
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At the Various Sessions
Session with the Superior General
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Sessions with Father Elias Moses OFM |
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Actively involved in the learning process |
Recreational Activities.
