Iffasia Application Kit Dec2010

Institute of Formation, Fondacio Asia Little Lamb Compound St. Martin St., Rosalia Village 2 Tandang Sora, Quezon City 1116, Philippines Tel: +63-2-9373681 Email: [email protected] Blog: fondacio-asia.blogspot.com Web: www.fondacio.org

December 2010

Dear Bishops, Fathers, Sisters and Brothers, Greetings of Peace, Joy & Love! “Young people are not only the objects of the Church’s pastoral care but also the agents and co-workers in the Church’s mission.” - Ecclesia in Asia, #47 Pope Benedict XVI has often spoken of the ‘encounter and friendship with Christ’ as the basis of evangelisation of persons and communities. And we know only too well that in our modern societies, ‘the Gospel cannot become deeply rooted in the mentality, life and work of a people without the active presence of lay people.’ We have to journey with our youth and laity and help them enter this path of discipleship with Jesus. We need to invest in this new and yet fundamental way of being Church in Asia. The Institute of Formation, Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) seeks to support the mission of local Churches and communities. IFFAsia forms young leaders with a community and missionary spirituality for the renewal of the Asian Church and society. It welcomes young adults and professionals in their early 20’s to mid 30’s for a 10-month live-in formation. IFFAsia proposes an integrated formation, with spirituality, lay discipleship and community life built upon the four pillars of Human, Social, Spiritual/Theology and Pastoral formation. To date, more than 80 young adults from 8 countries in Asia have been formed and sent back in mission to their local communities. They are involved in a wide range of works, from Evangelisation, BEC, Catechetics, Migrants, Social & Human Development, to student and youth ministry, particularly with diocesan & parish youth offices. The year at IFFAsia can surely help nurture the vocation of your young adults as baptised Christians to respond to the needs of your parish, diocese and organisation. We thank God for the gift of young people in Asia. Wishing you all a Blessed Christmas & Happy New Year Yours sincerely in Christ,

Bishop Joel Z. Baylon, D.D. Diocese of Legazpi Episcopal Commission Youth, CBCP Chairman, IFFAsia

Charles Bertille Director, IFFAsia

IFFAsia Application Kit

IFFAsia APPLICATION KIT CRITERIA FOR STUDENT ACCEPTANCE 1.

Within the age bracket of early 20’s – 30’s, male or female

2.

College graduate or completed high school with at least 2 - 3 years work experience.

3.

Has some involvement in church or society, preferably with leadership experience (at least one or two years responsibility in some activities/ministry/projects)

4.

Will commit to serve the local Church or Sending Organisation/Community for two (2) years, part-time or full-time, after their formation

5.

Has a sending organisation, e.g. diocese, parish, NGO, association or local community

6.

Proficiency in oral and written English is compulsory

7.

Willingness to participate fully in the formation year

8.

Sufficient physical and mental health to follow the demands of the program

9.

Please complete the following requirements:

10.

a.

Letter of Motivation

b.

Essay - to answer (3) questions

c.

Filled-up Application Form

d.

Letter of Recommendation to be endorsed and sent directly to the Institute of Formation by a person having responsibility (Head or superior of organisation or community where candidate is involved; Parish Priest, Local Bishop).

e.

Personal Medical History

f.

Scholarship Request

Make relevant tourist visa application for foreign students (non-Filipinos) in the country of origin. IFFAsia will facilitate renewals of visa once students are at the Institute.

Note: The Institute reserves the right to refuse any student who does not meet the above criteria, even during the course of the year.

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IFFAsia Application Kit

Institute of Formation, Fondacio Asia Little Lamb Compound St. Martin St. Rosalia Village 2 Tandang Sora, Quezon City 1116, Philippines Tel: +63-2-9373681 Email: [email protected] Blog: fondacio-asia.blogspot.com Web: www.fondacio.org

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM I. PERSONAL PARTICULARS (Please print your answers.) Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Family Name First Name Middle Name Date of Birth: ____________________

Age:

___________

Sex: ( ) male ( ) female

(Date) (Month) (Year) Address:______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Citizenship: _____________________ Passport No:_____________________

Status:

( ) Single

( ) Married

Expiry Date:_____________________________

(if married, number of children ____ )

Food Preference: ( ) special diet __________________________________________________ Tel/Fax: _______________________________ Email: _________________________________ (please print clearly)

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND/TRAINING Education Years Name of School or Level Attended University

Area of major or specialisation

Degree earned

Primary Secondary College/ University Post Graduate Languages

Level* ( Speaking )

Level* ( Reading )

Level* ( Writing )

*Level = please use the following rating scale: Rate 5- excellent, 4 - very good, 3- good, 2-poor, 1 very poor

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IFFAsia Application Kit Are you computer literate? ( ) Yes ______________________________________ ( ) No ______ (Name the program applications) Please specify other skills and hobbies: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Sports: ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________ III. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A. List two work/professional experiences (if any): Name of Organization/Company: Name of Organization/Company: Date of work: Roles and Responsibilities:

Date of work: Roles and Responsibilities:

B. Participation in Religious or Church-Related Activities Dates (length of Name and location of group or Parish/Diocese/Organisation involvement) event

C. Significant Learning from these experiences (A and B): ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ I am aware of the requirements to join IFFAsia. I am applying to be accepted as a student for the school year ____________. On my return, I commit to serve my community for two consecutive years.

Signature of Applicant:__________________

Date: _______________________

Recommended by: ______________________

Signature:____________________

Organisation : _________________________

Seal:

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IFFAsia Application Kit

LETTER OF MOTIVATION (to be included with this Application Form) Please attach a letter, which contains the following information:


Who are you? A brief description of your personality and background highlighting what led you to apply for this formation.




What is your reason for applying? What is your motivation for participating in this formation?




What lies ahead? What are your plans once you complete this year of formation?




How does this training respond to your needs? What are the specific aspects of this formation which correspond to what you are looking for personally and for your local diocese or community?

WRITTEN ESSAY (to be included with this Application Form) Please read the three (3) questions below. Type your answers (1/2 to 1 page per question) as best as you can. You are requested to write this on your own effort without others’ help. 1.

Describe some evangelization activities in your parish/diocese. Why is evangelization important?

2.

Describe the situation of young people in your country. What would you like to do for them?

3.

From your own experience, how do persons from other religions view the Church in your country? For you, what is a Christian community?

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IFFAsia Application Kit

RECOMMENDATION FORM Confidential This form should be filled up and endorsed by the Head of Organisation or Parish Priest or Bishop and sent directly to: The Director, IFFAsia Little Lamb Compound St. Martin St., Rosalia Village 2 Tandang Sora, Quezon City 1116, Philippines Tel: +63-2-9373681 - Email: [email protected]

FULL NAME OF APPLICANT:

_______________________________________________

I. PASTORAL MINISTRY Please give your assessment of the applicant in terms of involvement in pastoral ministry: Nature of applicant’s present primary work or involvement in the Church /Diocese ______________________________________________________________________________ Potentials and strong points of the applicant to be an effective pastoral agent ________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Best achievements or accomplishments ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Areas in need of further development for pastoral work _________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ English Competency : Please use the following rating scale: (Rate 5 - excellent, 4 - very good, 3 - good, 2 - poor, 1- very poor) __________ Speaking

___________ Writing

___________Reading

Other comments: ________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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II. PERSONAL QUALITIES Please give your assessment of the applicant in terms of PERSONAL QUALITIES. PHYSICAL FITNESS: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ EMOTIONAL STABILITY: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What will be the FUTURE WORK of this applicant? What position will this applicant have in the overall pastoral ministry of the organization? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Why are you sending or endorsing this applicant for a formation in the INSTITUTE OF FORMATION? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ I hereby certify that all information about the applicant is true.

Name of Endorser: _________________________________

Signature: ____________________

Position of Endorser: _______________________________

Date: ________________________

Diocese or Name of organisation: ____________________

Country: _____________________

Email Address:______________________________________ Contact Number:_______________

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IFFAsia Application Kit

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The Institute of Formation, Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) based in the Philippines, has been training young adults from various countries in Asia for the mission of the Church since 5 years now. The institute is supported in its mission by persons, friends, families and organizations who pray for us, promote our work and support us financially. Financially, we depend on school fees, grants, donations and sponsorship raised by members and students to support our mission as Fondacio and to provide for the formation of these young adults sent by various local Churches. The average cost of formation is about USD650/ per month (covering food, lodging, formation & tuition fees). However, knowing the difficult situation in some countries, and the lack of financial support for lay people, Fondacio tries to find grants to subsidise to a large extent the cost of formation. This enables young adults from diverse backgrounds and countries to participate in this formation program. Therefore, we are asking as school fees only US$300 per month. Your contribution in turn allows more young people to benefit from this program for the long-term. For those who cannot pay this subsidized cost, we are ready to offer help by finding scholarships for students. At the same time, we encourage students and sending organization to contribute some amount by raising some funds from your network of friends, family, parishioners, etc. Every year, we also teach the enrolled students how to do some fund-raising and sponsorship to contribute towards their mission formation. It is part of our requirement at the Institute as they too need to learn how to take responsibility for their formation and to manage money and resources. It is also a sign of their motivation and leadership. We are happy to support you in the formation of your young adults and at the same time we need your understanding and cooperation in this area of finances. Thank you & God bless.

Responsibility of Student and Sending Organisation: 1) Subsidised Formation Fees is US$ 3,300 (covering food, lodging and tuition fees) 2) Student and Sending Organisation must cover their own air fare, visa and pocket money -

Visa is about US$600/student. Pocket Money of US$30 per month

3) Scholarships are ONLY available for the food, lodging, and tuition fees- that is, maximum US$ 3,300/student.

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IFFAsia Application Kit

SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST Kindly answer clearly this form regarding financial participation, and send it to IFFAsia with your Application Form. Thank you. Name of Student ………………………………

Country: …………………………

Sending Organization/ Diocese: …….………………………………………………………………

Cost of Formation for Year 2010-2011 Cost of Formation Food, Lodging and Tuition Fees at US$650.00 x 11 months

$6,500.00

Subsidy

$3,200.00

Amount required to be paid

US$3,300.00

A

RESPONSIBILITY OF STUDENT/SENDING ORGANISATION

1.

Food, Lodging and Tuition Fees (Subsidised)

2.

Visa Fees

$600.00

3.

Pocket Money ($30 per month)

$300.00

$3,300.00

Total

US$4,200.00

B

CONTRIBUTION OF STUDENT/SENDING ORGANISATION

1.

Sending Organization’s contribution to above total

$ __________

2.

Student’s contribution to above total

$ __________

C

SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST

1.

Amount of Scholarship requested

US$__________

Reason/s for Request of Scholarship: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

…………………………………………. Signature of Applicant

……………………………….……… Signature of Sending Organization Representative

Date:………………………………….

Date:………………………………….

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PERSONAL MEDICAL HISTORY 1. Mark (x) in the applicable circle if you now have, or have had, any of these medical problems O Ear/Nose/Throat Disease O Eye Disease O Thyroid Problem O Bronchial Asthma O Tuberculosis O Pneumonia O Bronchitis O Heart Disease

O High (Erratic) Blood Pressure O Any Disorder of the Blood O Hyperacidity O Peptic Ulcer O Liver Disease O Kidney / Urinary Disease O Arthritis / Joint Disease O Malaria O Diabetes

O Epilepsy / Convulsion O Dizzy / Fainting Spells O Heamorrhoids O Leprosy O Other Skin Disease O Any Form of Cancer O Hernia O Disease / Infection of Reproductive tract

Others (Specify): …................................................................................ 2. Do you currently have allergies to: Medicines / drugs: (pls. specify) a) ________________________ b)_________________________ 3. Please describe: Serious sickness or injury? a) _________________________ b) _________________________

food: (pls. specify) a) _____________________ b)_____________________ Year ______ ______

other substances: (pls. specify) a) ______________________ b) ______________________

Surgical Operations? a) ________________________ b) ________________________

Year ______ ______

4. Blood Type: (A/B/C, + or -) ________ 5. Latest Blood Pressure: ________ 6. Pulse Rate: ______ 7. Prescription (maintenance) medications currently being taken: Name of medication: Indications: (for what is the medicine taken?) a) __________________________________ a) ___________________________________ b) __________________________________ b) ___________________________________ 8. What vaccines, if any, have you received in the last two years? Give name of vaccine and date. a) Name of vaccine: Date b) Name of vaccine: Date c) Name of vaccine: Date __________________ _____ __________________ ______ __________________ ______ 9. Do you smoke? O YES O NO If yes, how many sticks a day? ___________ 10. Do you drink alcoholic beverages? O YES

O NO

If yes, indicate the frequency: ________

11. For any other additional pertinent health information, please use the other side of this paper. I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, I am physically / medically fit to participate in the Fondacio Institute of Formation program and, that the costs of any medical / health needs that may arise during my stay at the Institute will be covered either by myself personally, by my Health Insurance, or by my Sponsor.

___________________________________________ Signature of Applicant

__________________________ Date

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