Missionary Discipleship Formation Programs

Maryknoll's Missionary Discipleship Formation Program offers an interactive and engaging approach to understanding what it means to be a missionary disciple in today’s world. Rooted in Pope Francis' Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) and Maryknoll’s charism and global mission experience, this program helps participants:

While relevant and practical for anyone seeking to integrate faith into daily life, this program is especially valuable for frontline parish, campus, and diocesan ministers, as well as those looking to incorporate global solidarity and mission into their spirituality, ministry, or faith formation programs.

Structure & Format

This program equips participants with the insight, tools, and inspiration to live out their missionary discipleship with clarity, courage, and joy.

 Program Goals: 

LEVEL ONE PROGRAM

The participant will be able to:

LEVEL TWO PROGRAM

Building on the experiences and learnings from the Basic Program, the participant will be able to:

"Every Christian is a missionary to the extent that he or she has encountered the love God in Christ Jesus:  we no longer say that we are 'disciples' and 'missionaries', but rather that we are always 'missionary disciples'." 

Pope Francis, Evangelii Guadium

What other Missionary Discipleship programs do you offer?

What is Missionary Discipleship?  What is Pope Francis talking about?  We offer 90 minute to half day introductory workshops on missionary discipleship.  We also offer workshops on mission related topics and global solidarity.  

How is Catholic Social Teaching (Social Justice) an essential path of mission?  

Ready to take the next step as a missionary disciple and go deeper?  Join our annual seminar online.  Learn more...

What does it mean to have the spirituality of a missionary disciple, a person overflowing with joy who goes forth in gratitude to share the love and mercy of God that they have received with others, especially those who need it the most?  Learn more...

We can help get your whole parish on board as a community of missionary disciples.  


For More Information Contact:

Joy San Andres, Administrative Assistant

(650) 386-4434