From September 30 to October 4, the novices had their spiritual retreat on the theme “The novitiate is a path of trust following Christ”. This theme, developed by Fr. Fabrice, the Novices Master, enabled them to reflect and meditate on their commitment to the consecrated life, strengthening their vocation and their trust in God.
On October 12, the Novitiate community joined with young people to celebrate Girl’s International Day. The lecture on girl’s international day was given by Imelda SAVI, (visual artist and sculptor) followed by performances and sketches organized by girls, under the supervision of the youth ministry coordinator. The event raised awareness and highlighted the importance of girls’ place in society.
On October 25, the Novitiate community was at “Maison Don Bosco” in Akodessewa (Lomé) to celebrate the feast of Don Rua. This fraternal day was marked by football, volleyball and basketball matches between the post-novices and novices, creating a climate of fraternity. The celebration was extended to the Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Paulin KOLANI with several concelebrants, followed by performances and a fraternal dinner.
Finally, a mini camp was organized for aspirants from October 29 to 30 in the Novitiate community. Fr. Fabrice, in charge of the aspirants, and Br. Emmanuel, the assistant of the novices, led the themes of that camp, offering the aspirants an experience of spiritual deepening and sharing.
October was a month of communion and vocation-building for novices and aspirants, marked by prayer, fraternity and commitment.
Novitiate Gbbodjomé – A Month of Retreat, Fraternity and Celebration