EXODUS Formation Programme

Objectives of the Programme

To bring all Migrant & Refugees (M&R) Ministry collaborators together, so that we can collectively brainstorm and chart the future direction of the M & R ministry
To enhance networking and collaboration amongst all Catholics involved in M&R ministry
To impart knowledge and skills to journey with M&R
To facilitate deeper commitment to serve through a better understanding of the theology (spirituality) of migration
To develop effective short, medium and long term plans for outreach to the M & R in the areas of awareness building, pastoral care and social advocacy.

Who can attend:

The programme is open to any Catholic who is currently involved or interested to be involved in the pastoral care of migrants and refugees.

Programme Outline:

Among the topics covered are:

· Migration in Asia Today: Trends, Flows and Gender Dimensions of Migration

· Overview of the Migrant and Refugee Situation in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

· Theology of Migration

· Teachings of the Church on Migration

· Journeying with Migrants and Refugees

· Building Awareness, Pastoral Care and Advocacy of Migrants and Refugees

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Resource Persons

The main resource person are as follows:

Fr. Edwin Corros - Executive Secretary of Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Iteneratns (Catholic Bishops Conference of the Phillippines)
Fr. Fabio Baggio - Director of Scalbrini Migration Center, Quezon City, Phillippines
Dr. Marla Asis - Scalbrini Migration Center, Queson City, Phillippines

Payment:

Participants do not have to pay for the programme. However, all transportation expenses are to be borne by the participant or subsidized by the Parish/Diocese (if available). For more information of possibly Diocese subsidy, please contact your respective diocese representatative from the Office for Human Development.

Registration:

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to download the form. Completed forms are to be submitted in the following ways:

· Fax: +6 04 2283870

· Email: pohd@tm.net.my

· Mail to: Penang Office for Human Development (POHD), Pusat Keuskupan Katolik, 290 Jalan

· Macalister, 10450 Penang, Malaysia [Attention: Stanley]

Deadline for submission: 23^rd November 2009

The Organisers

The programme is organised by the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees (EMI) which is a commission under the auspices of the Bishops Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. It began operating in April 2009. The current Commission President is Bishop Paul Tan Chee Ing, S.J and the Chairman is Mr. Joachim Francis Xavier of the Penang Diocesan Migrant Ministry. He may be contacted at +6 04 2273405 or pohd@tm.net.my.

For more information, please contact Stanley at +6 04 2273405 / +6 016 4455678