The first batch of the Formators Regional Training was well attended by the formators from the different TOC communities of Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, and some parts of Metro Manila. This was done from January 21 - 23, 2012 at the newly opened Flos Carmeli House of Prayer at Bucal, Calamba, Laguna. Twelve participants attended the said meeting.
The meeting revolved on how to use the Liturgy of the Hours given by Bro. Ruel Santos, TOC; two topics on community life given by Bro. Luis Barrientos, TOC and Sis. Rossana Garcia, TOC; and a topic about the Promises and Vows made by persons who are members of public association of the faithful and societies of apostolic life given by Bro. Ruel Santos, TOC. During the said meeting, the new formation program "Return to the Sources" was launched to be taken up by Novices and Professed members of the Order. The formation program was based on "Climbing the Mountain" of the British TOCs.
The 2nd Batch of the Formators Regional Trainig is slated on April 20 - 22, 2012.
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| Sis. Rossana discussing about community life |
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| Bro. Luis presenting the ways on how to make community |
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| Bro. Ruel discussing about promises and the vows in regards to the Lay Carmelites |
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| Discussion |
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| Lunch break |
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| Relic cards and prayer cards |
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| Anticipated Mass on Jan. 21 |
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| Relic of St. Bonifacia Rodriguez together with some relic cards and prayer cards |
