Program Overview

Mission and Spirituality: A Xaverian Journey

Course Overview

The course explores the pillars of Xaverian spirituality, including the charism, values, and calls, which continue to animate the mission of the Xaverian Brothers and their partners in mission today. This course provides a basic overview of the mission and spirituality of the Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier (C.F.X.) and Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS).

Course Details

• Fee: $60
• Duration: Six Weeks
• Topics:
  • Week 1: Introduction
  • Week 2: Theodore James Ryken: History and Legacy
  • Week 3: Fundamental Principles of the Brothers of St. Francis Xavier
  • Week 4: The Xaverian Charism
  • Week 5: Xaverian Spiritual Values
  • Week 6: Calls of Xaverian Mission and Spirituality

Required Materials

• Fundamental Principles of the Brothers of St. Francis Xavier
• Partners in Mission: Understanding the Xaverian Way
• Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools Book of Prayers

Content Scholars

The course texts and videos have been produced by various Xaverian Brothers and educators in the network of Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools. Dr. Benjamin Horgan, Ed.D., and Dr. Carolyn Weir Herman, Ph.D., have contributed to the course content and coordination.