Certificate in Seminary Formation

The Seminary Formation Council (SFC) has developed a two-year Certificate in Seminary Formation for Missionary Discipleship for those who serve in seminary formation, especially in the external forum: formation advisors, teaching faculty, administrative faculty, and vocation directors. Spiritual direction faculty are also welcome.

This certificate is a response to the great need for a comprehensive program to form seminary personnel and will be hosted at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary.

For more information or to apply, go to SeminaryFormation.org 

SFC Module 1 - Acts XXIX Retreat

Listening for and Responding to The Holy Spirit

June 14 - 20, 2026

SFC Module 2

The Art of Accompaniment in Formation

June 21 - 26, 2026

SFC Module 3

Christian Psychological Integration in Seminary and Parish Life

November 11 - 15, 2026

SFC Module 4

The Seminary and Parish as Schools of Virtue

February 24 - 28, 2026

SFC Module 5

The Church as Field Hospital: Receiving and Administering Mercy

June 13 - 19, 2027

SFC Module 6

The Kerygma: Formation as a Culture of Encounter

June 20 - 25, 2027

SFC Module 7

Foundation Towards a Life of Discernment: Personal, Ecclesial and Pastoral

October 20 - 24, 2027

SFC Module 8

Evangelization and Formation

March 8 - 12, 2028