The emphasis is now on doing follow-up work after macro evangelization through formation of the persons brought in by ensuring they grow into fervent disciples who burn only with love for Jesus Christ, in short:
Making every good Catholic a fervent disciple of Christ.
To do this the ACJM conducts :
Also known as Conclaves, Disciple Formation Camps (DFCs) are held regularly (every 3 months for 2-3 days each) for spiritually growing members of the ACJM.
These members come together to:
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Get into the teachings of Jesus contained in the Bible, contained in the Magisterium and the Church's teachings as symbolised by the Pope.
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Grow into disciplined persons – in mind, heart and body.
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Set themselves apart as a sacred and consecrated people
As a result, these members then go out steeled in their commitment to light other fires for Jesus.
These conclaves are held for young men and women (unmarried), & separately for married people and also compulsorily for all cadres in the various strata of leadership in the ACJM, and these enable them to live Christo-centric lives, as the first Christians did.
On invitation the Association has been sending forth its team of resource persons to conduct conferences, sessions & retreats amongst the clergy including seminarians, deacons, priests & nun sisters and the religious .The aim being to bring each one into a deeper personal intimacy with Our Lord Jesus.
Depending on the need the ACJM conducts residential/non-residential retreats on viz. ‘Learning to Listen’ retreats, ‘Christian Maturity’ retreats, the ‘Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ retreats, ‘Healing of Life’s Hurts’ retreats, ‘Life in the Spirit’ retreats. In addition retreats at the school level or college level, parish level, both of the initiation and growth kind are held.
This blessed ministry has taken the ACJM on invitation to several dioceses both within India and abroad.
The Pilgrimage division of the ACJM regularly organizes faith-building pilgrimages to places of religious significance around the world. These pilgrimages seek to uplift the faith of pilgrims through spiritual animation and exercises during the course of these pilgrimages.
Those attending prayer meetings and other activities and showing indications of spiritual growth are identified as Volunteers and then channelized into specific Formation depending on their station in life and calling. This formation process is completed over several years through a full-fledged Crusaders Formation Centre located at the capital city of Panaji in Goa. Thus a generation of lay disciples totally dedicated to the cause of Jesus is put in place every year.
Those attending the prayer meetings of the Crusaders, after a period of formation, get themselves involved in active ministry. This serves to not only enable themselves to be the instruments of the Lord in the various ministries in accordance with their charisms, but also seeks to enrichen their spiritual journey and nurture their God-given these charisms. The ministries within the Crusaders are:
- Music ministry
- Intercession ministry
- Youth ministry
- Married People's Ministry - Christ Every Home Crusade (CEHC)
- Media Evangelization and Publication ministry
- Retreat conducting ministry
- Hospital and Charity ministry
- Christ Beyond Borders (Missionary) Crusade