SASMA envisions having a good harvest every formation year. Its vision is to produce priests who are fully integrated persons, imbued with Christ-like Spirituality and Zeal. To achieve this, SASMA’s formation program is integral and holistic.
My first journey with SASMA in 2004 was very fruitful. The warm welcome of the formators, seminarians and personnel allowed me to adjust in my new environment smoothly. The community building exercises at the start of the formation year enabled us to see the value and significance of journeying together. Hence, the relationship in the community became more strong and visible.
To make our journey more systematic and elemental this year, Unity Groups (UG) are sustained. The various committees are still handled by the different Unity groups and many of the day to day community activities are done or prepared also by Unity Groups like washing the dishes, sports special, monthly socializations, weekly liturgical activities, etc. For many years now, these community groups have been observed to be an effective avenue of promoting love and unity in the whole SASMA community.
As much as possible, the formators let us realize that SASMA is a place for growth and development. SASMA is a community where everyone can show his/her true self. There is no need to wear a mask in a place where camaraderie and fraternal love thrives. In fact, the formators are always available to guide the seminarians in their journey. Though openness to each other is evident, respect for each other is still manifested and repeatedly reminded.
To become effective community leaders in our future ministries and in our present apostolate areas, we are trained in SASMA to be in solidarity with each other. The small community of SASMA which is centered in Christ is a preparation for the vast community outside of the seminary walls.
My first journey with SASMA in 2004 was very fruitful. The warm welcome of the formators, seminarians and personnel allowed me to adjust in my new environment smoothly. The community building exercises at the start of the formation year enabled us to see the value and significance of journeying together. Hence, the relationship in the community became more strong and visible.
To make our journey more systematic and elemental this year, Unity Groups (UG) are sustained. The various committees are still handled by the different Unity groups and many of the day to day community activities are done or prepared also by Unity Groups like washing the dishes, sports special, monthly socializations, weekly liturgical activities, etc. For many years now, these community groups have been observed to be an effective avenue of promoting love and unity in the whole SASMA community.
As much as possible, the formators let us realize that SASMA is a place for growth and development. SASMA is a community where everyone can show his/her true self. There is no need to wear a mask in a place where camaraderie and fraternal love thrives. In fact, the formators are always available to guide the seminarians in their journey. Though openness to each other is evident, respect for each other is still manifested and repeatedly reminded.
To become effective community leaders in our future ministries and in our present apostolate areas, we are trained in SASMA to be in solidarity with each other. The small community of SASMA which is centered in Christ is a preparation for the vast community outside of the seminary walls.
