Dimensions of the formation
at the Ars Seminary
Steps
Daily life
In the Gospel, we see that Jesus chose his Apostles: “He called those whom he wished. They came to him, and he chose twelve to be with him and he sent them to preach.” (Mk 3:13) Jesus asks those whom he chooses to leave everything and follow him.
A COMPLETE AND QUALITY FORMATION
The International Seminary of Ars closely follows the Ratio Studiorum, the Roman document which gives shape to the formation of future priests. We seek to develop the four dimensions of formation, as seen below, in such a way that each seminarian prepares himself best for his future life as a priest. The formation is also marked by what is specific to the Society of St John-Mary Vianney. We seek to form future priests who, like the Curé of Ars, burn with missionary zeal for the salvation of the world. Therefore, we believe in the strength of fraternal life which is an integral part of the formation we offer, and in the central place of prayer. Thus, the formation of the first years invites us to be pillars of prayer so that our relationship to Christ is at the centre of our activities. Progressively, through the formation course, we become familiar with the pastoral life, which is the final aim of seminary life.
Training diocesan
priests according to
the objectives and
directives of the Church
DIMENSIONS OF THE FORMATION
The International Seminary of Ars closely follows the Ratio Studiorum, the Roman document which gives shape to the formation of future priests. We seek to develop the four dimensions of formation, as seen below, in such a way that each seminarian prepares himself best for his future life as a priest. The formation is also marked by what is specific to the Society of St John-Mary Vianney. We seek to form future priests who, like the Curé of Ars, burn with missionary zeal for the salvation of the world. Therefore, we believe in the strength of fraternal life which is an integral part of the formation we offer, and in the central place of prayer. Thus, the formation of the first years invites us to be pillars of prayer so that our relationship to Christ is at the centre of our activities. Progressively, through the formation course, we become familiar with the pastoral life, which is the final aim of seminary life.
Intellectual formation
Spiritual formation
Human formation
Pastoral formation
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
PASTORAL FORMATION
INTELLECTUAL FORMATION
HUMAN FORMATION
“Community life is not, above all, a strategy to respond to needs. Nor is it, in itself, only a form of help in the face of the loneliness and weakness of man… Community life is an expression of the gift of Christ, which is the Church, and is prefigured in the apostolic community, which gave birth to priests. Effectively, each priest does not give something which is his own property, but participates with his brothers in a sacramental gift which comes directly from Jesus.”
Benedict XVI