We are halfway through our orientation at MKLM. It doesn't seem possible as time has flown by so quickly. Today is our Statement of Commitment. Thus far classes and workshops have been structured to help us become more aware of the realities of mission. We have been meeting individually with a staff member as well as a mentor to help us think, learn, discuss and process information that has been presented to us. In addition we have been meeting in small integrations groups made up of other candidates to talk about issues and concerns. Last weekend we had a retreat and then on Wednesday spent a day of Prayer and Reflection at Rockefeller State Preserve. Why? To discern that we are ready and willing to make a commitment to mission.
Today our staff member will recommend us for membership in Maryknoll Lay Missioners. We will become official MKLM at the Sending Ceremony on December 12th.
Meet our classmates. Back row: Joe, one of our leaders; Stephen, Kenya; Nan, El Salvador; Mary, Kenya; Cindy, Kenya; Erica, El Salvador. Front row: Sister Laura, Panama; Rena, El Salvador; Sister Anastasia, China; Sister Genie, Tanzania; Lindsay, Cambodia; John, Kenya; Minh, Bolivia.
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