Comboni Postulancy Kenya

STUDY LIFE

A good philosophical preparation is fundamental not only to begin the study of theology
but also as an important basis to face life and the situations and problems that characterise today&uot;s world (RFIS n. 597).

The importance of study was clearly elaborated by St. Daniel Comboni many years ago when he said that the candidates of the institute had to be committed to study with responsibility.

Study therefore, is one of the major priorities in our community. Philosophy, for candidates to priesthood, is the main course studied during the three years of Postulancy. Despite the fact that philosophy is a requirement for the study of theology, we also study it in order to grow intellectually so as to foster critical thinking.

Philosophy and its different disciplines, together with some theological courses, equip us with the knowledge and skills to carry out our responsibilities.

Study and professional preparation are essential commitments in view of the missionary service that the brother will be called upon to render (RFIS 315).

Study occupies much of the time during the time of the Postulancy, it is important, therefore, to stress the need for serious and methodical study with adequate space for it in the time -table (RFIS 307). We attend lectures at Tangaza University College, normally up to 1:15pm; on Wednesdays and Thursdays afternoons, there are organized seminars/electives and core courses. For better use of time, those having afternoon lectures are provided with pocket money for lunch.

Personal studies in the house begin at 4:30 pm to 5.30 pm, on Tuesdays the schedule starts at 3:30 pm; the second period of study starts from 8.00 pm to 8.45 pm only on the days when having the night prayers . The third period starts from 9:45pm onwards.

Computers and photocopying machine are used only for school and community works, any other work is done through the consent of the formators.

NB THE USE OF THE INTERNET IS MEANT FOR ACADEMIC WORK AND RESEARCH ONLY AND NOT FOR PLEASURE AND SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE.

4.3 Each member is responsible for keeping the books properly; encyclopaedias and reference books are not removed from the library and no community member is to pile up books for himself in the rooms.

Community Library Catalog

"History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children."
Nelson Mandela

A brother doing assignment in the Library

"If we nurture the dreams of children, the world will be blessed. If we destroy them, the world is doomed! "
Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International

A brother following an online class via google meet

"If we nurture the dreams of children, the world will be blessed. If we destroy them, the world is doomed! "
Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International

Third years with Fr. Gokam posing for a picture

"Atending Ordinations makes the vocation more lively "
Paul Modo, Community representative

Key Elements

Intellectual Aspect

We attend lectures at Tangaza University College, normally up to 1:15pm; on Wednesdays and Thursdays afternoons, there are organized seminars/electives and core courses.

Recreation

The community offers several recreation activities which usually takes place at 8pm after supper everyday except Saturday.

Spiritual Aspect

We usually have daily masses

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gives hope to the marginalized people in the society

Spirituality

We get spiritual nourishmnet through daily masses, monthly recollections and yearly retreats

Comboni Missionaries

MCCJ

Comboni is an Italian born Saint who became the founded the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus formerly known as the Institute of the Good Shepherd for the Regeneration of Africa in 1867.

Pastoral Aspect

"Apostolic activities plays an important role in formation, it can provide valuable information on pastoral inclinations and attitudes, and be an opportunity to verify the vocational motivation of the Postulants" (RFIS n. 302)

Sports

We usually have our sports on Fridays from 3:00pm to 5:30pm and also indoor games during the week after suppper until 8:00pm.

Cleanliness

To ensure a healthy and a conducive environment in our community, we combine our efforts in our daily and weekly cleaning, to keep the house clean and compound tidy.

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What We Say

"It’s a strong team that works towards forming good priests for the mission"

Fr. David Ahiro

Community Superior

"We always feel privileged to be Seminarians with the Comboni Missionaries"

Nelson Mandela

Commuity Representative

"We offer our to prepare the postulants for the mission"