A psycho-social development training program was held on August 29 at St. Padre Pio Minor Seminary in Hakha, Hakha Diocese. The program was led by Fr. Pius Om Shing Ki and attended by 13 sisters from the Little Way Congregation working in the Hakha region.

Fr. Pius shared the knowledge and experience he gained from a psycho-social development training course with the sisters.

“I share psycho-social development because it is related to vocation. I believe it is useful and helpful for all of us, especially for religious communities. That is why I wanted to share it,” Fr. Pius said.

Reflecting on Personal Development

During the program, the sisters reflected on their strengths and weaknesses at different stages of development. They also discussed their personal needs, experiences, and identities.

Sr. Angela Phe Awi said the training helped the sisters look more closely at their lives and become aware of the things that affect them.

“We reviewed what we need, what is happening in our lives and who we are. We became more aware of what is hurting us and why it is happening,” she said.

The sisters also learned about emotional development and how emotions and personal changes can develop with age.

Understanding Moral Development

Fr. Pius also explained moral development through six different levels, including the strengths and weaknesses of each level. The session helped the sisters reflect on whether their daily actions are good for themselves and beneficial to their community.

Sr. Angela said the training also encouraged the sisters to pay attention to their mental and moral well-being, even in ordinary daily activities.

“After going through these steps, we became more aware of what is happening in our daily lives,” she said.

A Short but Valuable Program

The training began at 9 a.m. and ended at 12 noon. Although it was a short program, the sisters found it useful and beneficial. They had the opportunity to receive feedback and share their experiences on the topics discussed.

Sr. Angela added that personal growth and a healthy mental state require people to consciously work on themselves.

Sr. Magret Bawi Tial also described the program as short but important for daily life.

“This program was short, but I think it is necessary and very useful in our daily lives,” she said. “Sometimes I am afraid of what people might say about me when I do something. The training also taught us how carefully we should communicate with the people around us and how important it is to spend time with those who truly need us.”

She added that the program highlighted the importance of communication and relationships in daily life. It also helped the sisters understand their important role in the Church and in their religious community.

The psycho-social development training in Hakha provided the Little Way Sisters with practical tools for personal growth and ministry. The sisters left with a deeper awareness of themselves and a renewed commitment to serving their communities with greater understanding and compassion.

By RVA Falam Service