JOHN PAUL II INSTITUTE
DISCIPLESHIP • COMMUNITY • EVANGELIZATIONPILGRIMAGE TO FRUITFUL MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP
John Paul II Institute forms fruitful missionary disciples through a pathway of conversion, communion, and Spirit-led evangelization. We seek to give glory to God through communities of holy Catholics going forth from parishes into the world, sharing the healing love of Jesus.
CERTIFICATE IN MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP
A Five-Month Pilgrimage to Fruitful Missionary Discipleship
PHASE one (10 weeks)
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
During the first ten sessions, pilgrims receive spiritual formation through anointed teachings presented by highly qualified teachers. Each discipleship community engages in Lectio Divina and faith- sharing, led by our trained facilitator-mentors.
Session 1: Personal Response to the Gospel
Fr. Isaac Longworth, CC
Session 2: Our Core Values, Conversion and Communion
Fr. Isaac Longworth, CC
Session 3: Identity and Freedom in Christ
Fr. Isaac Longworth, CC
Session 4: The Person and Character of Jesus and His Mission
Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Ph.D.
Session 5: The Way, the Truth, and the Life: A Theological Framework for the Restoration of the Human Person in the Offices of Priest, Prophet, and King
Dr. Andre Villeneuve, Ph. D.
Session 6: Partaking of the Divine Nature: Mystagogy of Baptism, Reconciliation and the Eucharist
Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Ph.D.
Session 7: Confirmation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Bishop Sam Jacobs
Sr. Christine Liebsch, DLJC
Session 8: Prayer and the Practice of the Presence of God with Mary
Fr. Joseph Illo
Session 9: Recreating the World which God Loves
Fr. John Riccardo
Session 10: Call to Mission: With Mary, the Spirit-filled Life and Fruitful Missionary Discipleship
Angele Regnier
PHASE TWO (11 WEEKS)
MISSION PRACTICUM: Evangelization Training
During the last eleven weeks of the pilgrimage, the pilgrims actually engage in Spirit-led evangelization. They receive mentorship and community support during the weekly sessions.
The pilgrims learn the practical aspects of making disciples and put their learnings into practice. Always carrying Gospel tracts and Miraculous Medals, they evangelize as they go about their daily lives.
Session 11: Overcoming Obstacles to Actually Evangelizing
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau
Session 12: Making Disciples using the Genesis Mission Model (Part 1)
Fr. Jon Bielawski and Michele Thompson
Session 13: Making Disciples using the Genesis Mission Model (Part 2)
Michele Thompson
Session 14: Growing in the Gift of Hearing God’s Voice
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau
Session 15: Proclaiming the Gospel and Inviting a Response of Gratitude and
Surrender to Jesus
Michael Dopp, STL
Session 16: Sharing your Testimony
Michael Dopp, STL
Session 17: Hearing the Lord’s Voice while Ministering in the Spirit (Part 1)
Dr. Mary Healy, STD and Lavinia Spirito
Session 18: Hearing the Lord’s Voice while Ministering in the Spirit (Part 2)
Lavinia Spirito and Dr. Mary Healy
Session 19: Soul-Listening and Praying for Spiritual, Psychological, Emotional
or Relational Healing
John Paul II Institute Core Community
Session 20: Praying for Healing (with emphasis on physical healing)
Dr. Mary Healy, STD
Session 21: Next Steps for Certified Missionary Disciples
Parish Leadership
- Parish-based Communities of Missionary Disciples under the patronage of our Blessed Mother
- Communal evangelization missions
- Pastor’s blessing and awarding of certificates
- Resources for ongoing formation
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Contact Us
Phone: (747) 224-1229
Address: 9227 Reseda Blvd. #260
Northridge, CA 91324
John Paul II Institute is an apostolate of the John Paul II Foundation for the New Evangelization