• Formation Request Form

  • At the core of our efforts as Vincentians is our growth in holiness and the ways we serve one another as well as our neighbors, yet how do equip ourselves for that journey? The answer lies in taking part in formational opportunities throughout our District Council!

    Each year we host a series of workshops on different topics throughout the Cincinnati District, and are always happy to put on specialized offerings for a Conference, Family of Conferences, or even collaborate on how that might look with engaging your Parish Family as well. If you would like to discuss with your support team possible topics and experiences that could work for you and your family, reach out to the Vincentian Services Team with the request form below, or email us directly at Formation@SVDPcincinnati.org. 

     

    Please note, formation programming for Cincinnati Council Vincentians is typically provided at no cost as part of your Council's support for you in your vocation, however, programming for the general public may incur a small cost depending on the nature of the experience requested. If you are seeking programming through the Ozanam Center for Service Learning, please contact the Education & Formation team at Ozanam@SVDPcincinnati.org. 

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  • To see the opportunities available and a brief description of each, please select an option below. A description will appear as each is selected.

  • Spontaneous Prayer with Our Neighbor (45 Mins)
    Do you wish you had more confidence praying with our neighbors? If so, this workshop is for you. We’ll look into exactly what spontaneous prayer is, why we should pray this way, and especially why it can be so useful when encountering our neighbors. You’ll leave this workshop with solid skills and greater confidence praying to God in the moment.

  • To Discern, Not to Decide (1 hour)

    Ahh, discernment – we’ve all heard it, but what does it really mean? It’s the invaluable ability to judge between truth and error, good and bad, and even good and best. It is a search for the truth, and that truth, for us, is always the will of God. It’s not always the most practical or efficient way to make decisions, but it is always the most loving. We’ll consider how we can better enhance the gift of discernment in our daily decisions. A sneak peek? If we truly wish to hear His voice, we must first lower our own.

  • Steps to Fruitful Home Visits (1 Hour)

    Home Visits are a core part of our Vincentian Life. In this workshop, we'll go through ways that you can have a more engaging and fruitful Home Visit. We’ll discuss preparation before going into the neighbors home and tips/tricks to engaging the neighbor during the visit itself.

  • Building Friendship as a Team (1 hour)

    Strengthen your love, patience and kindness given to your neighbor by refining these virtues through your relationship with your fellow Vincentians. Authentic Vincentian Friendship starts in the Conference.

  • Keys to the Kingdom, or your Apartment: Exploring Rights of Tenants & Landlords (45 mins)

    We all have certain rights and responsibilities, but when it comes to housing, they can be surprisingly hard to understand. This session offers a practical introduction to the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords, helping us better understand what to expect and how to advocate for those in rental situations.

  • Addressing Repeat Neighbors (1 Hour)

    Do you see many of the same neighbors coming back for assistance repeatedly? Do you wonder how you can help them find sufficiency and relax their reliance on your services? Not a simple topic, but there are some simple answers. Invite us out to explore further and to enhance your impact on each neighbor.

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