Pattern of life: During their year in community they can be working full-time in normal jobs or doing voluntary work or in studies. Meals and prayer (morning and night) will be in common. We will try to have Mass together also. In the evenings there will be talks, prayer and discussion groups. Weekend activities will include retreats (both giving and receiving), trips, and experience of actual religious life. Social activities will be part of the mix, as will free time.

Types of input: We will have members of different religious orders and diocesan priests come and give talks on the various forms of calling. The members will individually spend two or three short periods in religious or diocesan households.

Personal development: We will encourage pastoral development through having the members run prayer and discussion groups, weekend retreats, and social activities. Some might need to catch up on A-levels or learn about basic Christianity (e.g. Maryvale Catechism course). Others might need help with personal issues. The main intent is that at the end of year the members will be enabled to move in the direction they have discerned.

Location and start: Hammersmith, London on 27th September 2009.

Cost: £90 per week

Contact: There are currently five in the community. You are welcome to speak to them about their experience on: 0208 741 0708

Ps. So far one of our guys is entering seminary this year and one has applied to a Religious Order!