Caracas (Agenzia Fides) – On Saturday, January 9, 2010, the "Hermano Lanz"Auditorium of the UCAB (Universidad Católica Andrés Bello) in Caracas, will host the act of the reactivation of the National Institute for Pastoral Training (INPAS) as part of the overall program of the Continental Mission in Venezuela. After the opening statements, there will be a panel discussion on "the identity of INPAS and its implications for the life of the Church and the Venezuelan society." There will be workshops and then a plenary assembly to draw the conclusions. Afterwards, a solemn Eucharist will be celebrated at the parish "Mary, Seat of Wisdom" in Caracas. The “Rapsodia” Chamber Choir of Maturin will also participate, along with the Symphony Orchestra of the State of Monagas.
"INPAS is a place where the love of God is spreading steadily to heal and fortify the shepherds and sheep. This is how the Church is being restored by God's love. It is an experience of renewal of mind and spirit to achieve a renewed pastoral ministry," say the Bishops of Venezuela. INPAS serves the renewal of the whole Church and Venezuela, strengthening its identity and its mission. Among the conclusions of the XXXII Assembly of Latin American Bishops, there was the suggestion of the creation of a National Institute for Pastoral Training aimed to train people specialized in the activities of the evangelizing mission of the Church. (CE) (Agenzia Fides 4/01/2010)