Resources for Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools

Stained glass seal of the Xaverian Brothers

 

Purpose of the Certificate in Xaverian Formation:

As partners with the Xaverian Brothers in the “shared mission of Catholic education,” all membersof Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools are called to engage in ongoing personal and communalformation. We “respond to the call to minister in a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School” bycommitting ourselves not only to ongoing professional growth but also to continual spiritual andtheological formation in the Catholic and Xaverian traditions. As Xaverian educators and layleaders in various fields, it is imperative that we dedicate ourselves to ongoing spiritual andtheological formation so we may continue the Xaverian Brothers’ mission in the third millennium.

About the Certificate in Xaverian Formation:

In the effort to engage in ongoing personal and communal formation, Xaverian Brothers SponsoredSchools have collaborated with the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Crossroadsprogram to offer a Certificate in Xaverian Formation. This certificate is a structured way to deepenformation in the Xaverian mission and knowledge of the Catholic faith. The Certificate in XaverianFormation requires six online courses which are five to six weeks in length, two required coursesand four courses of your choice.

Certificate in Xaverian Formation Requirements

Active participation in a minimum of 30 weeks from these categories:

Mission and Spirituality: A Xaverian Journey, 6 weeks (required)

Ordinary Sacredness: Xaverian Spiritual Values for Everyday Life, 6 weeks (required) 

Plus four additional courses, which are 5 to 6 weeks in length, with one course from each of the following areas: 

About STM Online: Crossroads

STM Online: Crossroads, a program of Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, offers non-credit online courses for adult spiritual enrichment and faith formation. With a focus on shared reflection in an online learning community, Crossroads models the kind of conversation and participation that lead to deeper understanding and personal growth in faith.  As part of our commitment to the centrality of conversation to adult learning, each of our courses (except for the Online Book Club) are based on at least two content voices.

We also offer certificates for individuals who are looking for a structured way to extend their study, who need to document their preparation to volunteer for ministry in a parish or school.