OUR FORMATION PROGRAMME
Preparing the Seminarian for Priestly Life
Preparing the Seminarian for Priestly Life
OUR FORMATION PROGRAMME
"During the process of formation for the ministerial priesthood, the seminarian is a 'mystery to himself'. On the one hand he is characterised by talents and gifts that have been moulded by grace; on the other he is marked by his limits and frailty. The task of formation is to help the person to integrate these aspects, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, in a journey of faith and of gradual and harmonious maturity, avoiding fragmentation, polarisation, excesses, superficiality or partiality. The time of formation for priestly ministry is a period of testing, maturing and discernment by both the seminarian and the house of formation." (The Gift of the Priestly Vocation, 28)
The Seminary Formation
FOUR PILLARS
The formation program at St Charles’ Seminary which is overseen by the Archbishop, conforms with the requests by the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference in their Ratio Nationalis, and closely follows the requirements identified in Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis. There are four pillars of seminary formation:
Spiritual Formation
Human Formation
Intellectual Formation
Pastoral Formation
Message from the Vice Rector
Joseph Laundy
Dear Visitors,
Welcome to the St Charles Seminary website.
I am pleased to introduce you to our vibrant community, where we are dedicated to the formation of future leaders in the Catholic Church. At St Charles Seminary, we strive to provide an environment that fosters spiritual growth, academic excellence, and pastoral leadership.
Our programs are designed to prepare seminarians for a life of service, guided by the principles of faith, scholarship, and compassion. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our curriculum, faculty, and the many ways we support our seminarians on their journey.
Thank you for visiting our site. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
In Christ,
Joseph Laundy
Vice Rector
St Charles Seminary
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ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT
Introducing the Seminary's Admin Team and Support Staff
Secretary
Housekeeping
Landscape Curator
Catering