spiritual formation

collocation in English

meaningsofspiritualandformation

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spiritual
adjective
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/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/us
/ˈspɪr.ə.tʃu.əl/
relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially ...
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formation
noun
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/fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/us
/fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the way something is naturally made or the way it has ...
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(Definition ofspiritualandformationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Questions ofspiritualformation, human identity, creativity and fulfilment are also explored in the latter part of the book.
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This is an integral aspect of the personal andspiritualformationof the future ministers of a country which is torn apart by ethnic divisions.
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The seminaries, while fosteringspiritualformation, should not encourage a separation from the world, since priests live and work in this world.
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Faculty, non-teaching staff, and service operators have their regularspiritualformation.
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A student's faith andspiritualformationis further developed through the school's efforts in the area of prayer, retreats, and service.
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In addition to their work in scripture, theology, andspiritualformation, students will learn models and principles for leadership.
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It was created to integrate hands-on training, ministry experience,spiritualformation, and academic understanding.
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She believed that all people are equal and have a right to human andspiritualformation.
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The four pillars of this model include a challenging academic curriculum, character development,spiritualformation, and apostolic projects.
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The survey includes questions about academic excellence,spiritualformation, and cultural engagement.
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He is noted for innovative work in joining theological reflection withspiritualformation, ministerial leadership, and healing ministry.
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The center provides facilities for group retreats and offersspiritualformationactivities year round.
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The survey included questions about academic excellence,spiritualformation, and cultural engagement.
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Spiritualformationopportunities also abound, with several opportunities each year for adult retreats or nights of recollection.
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Almost half of them consideredspiritualformationan important part of their service learning experience and said that the course helped them satisfy religious convictions.
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The priesthood formation program goes beyond academics; it provides in-depth training for a lifetime commitment as a priest in four areas: human formation,spiritualformation, academic formation and pastoral formation.
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Carey places an emphasis on applied theology, particularly preaching, missions, urban studies, evangelism,spiritualformationand equipping ministries.
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They currently number close to 500 members from diverse cultural backgrounds serving in a variety of fields including medicine, communications, education, agriculture, social services andspiritualformation.
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