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28 Feature
T
he initial formal Formation of
fellowmen who decided to join the
Brotherhood is called Postulants,
wherein during this period, the
preparation for the Novitiate takes place. Everyone is
welcome into a shared formation process that enables
them to learn the deeper meaning of Lasallian values
of faith, service, and communion. The established
structures are ideal for acquainting the Postulants to
prayer, study, mission, and social rhythms of religious
prior to process of joining the Brotherhood. Still, along
with these adjustments, they get to meet new people
and immerse themselves in the culture of Mindanao.
As newcomers to the city, the warm welcome of the
Lasallian community conveys how hospitable and
friendly the people were; even if they didn’t know
them very well, they felt the culture of being part of
one family which greatly surprised them. No matter
who they were, the faculty, staff, maintenance,
life. Part of Formation is transferring to a different
place, being exposed to the Lasallian Brothers’
ministry, living with them as well as life, and
contributing to the community. When they were still
Aspirants, they, later on, were told that if applying for
the Postulancy Program was their goal, they would
be staying in a formation house, although they didn’t
know where exactly. In August of 2022, weeks before
they arrived, they received information that they
would be staying in Ozamiz City, the location of their
formator. Postulant Lemuel or commonly known as
Postulant Lee and Postulant Ruben said that there was
a period of adjustment from working full-time jobs
their guards, and students — would always greet them
with genuine smiles on their faces. Yet comes another
challenge — the language barrier
“I’ve never been around so many speakers of the
[Cebuano] language that I’m the only one not speaking
it,” Postulant Lee emphasized the adjustments they
have made so far living in Ozamiz. However, learning
Bisaya did not hinder them from interacting with
the locals. In fact, they would always encourage their
coworkers to speak to them in their mother tongue to
adapt the accent and learn vocabulary as well.