IN 2001 the Claretians in Siberia saw the need to buy a house for the formation of lay and religious leaders that could become the center of evangelization for the region. It is an urgent need since none of twenty (20) catholic communities in Krasnoyarsk area has any gathering place.
This formation and spirituality center will open new possibilities for the evangelisation of the whole Krasnoyarsk Region.
In this center we plan the following activities:
1. Organize regular courses for initial and ongoing formation of young Catholics.
2. Organize vocation discernment seminars for the youth of the whole of Siberia,
especially the region of Krasnoyarsk.
3. A Retreat house and Seminar house for the formation of Brothers and Sisters from different religious Congregations. (The nearest house of this kind is in Irkutsk, at 1.200 kms. from de Krasnoyarsk).
4. Ecumenism is an important component of our mission in Siberia. This house could be a big help in this regard. Pastors and priests of different Christian denomination have already expressed their intention of renting the place for formation activities and ecumenical gatherings.
5. Organize Seminars and Encounters for pre-evangelisation and initial evangelisation, for intellectuals and professionals, like doctors and health workers to reflect on ethical questions, in defence of life etc. |
