This online formation – organized by the UISG-USG Formation Commission – offers an introduction to the canonical foundations of initial formation, helping leaders, formators and formative teams to understand the essential legal and pastoral dimensions that support vocational discernment, accompaniment, and the growth of candidates within religious life.

• Date: 22–23 September 2026
• Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m. (Rome time)
• Audience: Congregational Leaders and General Councils, Formators, Formation Teams and Sisters involved in Initial Formation.
• Format: Online
• Languages: EN, ES, FR, IT
• Speaker: Sr. Kelly Connors, pm
• Topics:
  • Formators: Role and Responsibilities
  • Content and Structures of Formation
  • Purpose of Initial Formation
  • Rights and Obligations of Candidates
  • Rights and Obligations of the Institute
• Registration Form: https://uisg.net/CanonLawInitialFormationRegist