PROGRAMS AND FORMATIONS

EAC- Common Intergration Program

The East Asia Conference Common Integration Program (EAC-CIP) of the Order of Friars Minor is a month-long formation experience for young friars from across East Asia and Oceania. The program aims to foster intercultural brotherhood, deepen Franciscan identity, and strengthen collaborative mission across the region.

Key Objectives: 
Formation
Provide a comprehensive formation experience for young friars, focusing on Franciscan spirituality, Asian spirituality, and immersion in local communities and ministries
Fraternity
Foster intercultural brotherhood and unity among participants from diverse backgrounds
Mission
Equip friars to become agents of hope, peace, and ecological care in Asia

The EAC-CIP typically includes various activities, such as
Immersion Week:
Engaging with local communities and ministries Franciscan Spirituality Week:
Rediscovering the charism of St. Francis
Asian Spirituality Week:
Reflecting on faith within diverse Asian contexts Franciscan Hermitage Experience:
A period of silence and contemplation

The program is a vital part of the Franciscan Order's efforts to promote unity, collaboration, and mission in East Asian Countries.