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About Association of Religious Formators of Kenya (ARFK)

The Association of Religious Formators of Kenya (ARFK) is a group of Religious Formators under two umbrellas — the Religious Superiors Conference of Kenya (RSCK) and the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), with the approval of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). The association is primarily composed of formators working in Kenya but collaborating with fellow formators in East Africa and globally. ARFK fosters collaboration among formators across congregations, helping them respond effectively to the evolving realities of consecrated life in the Church today.

Purpose / Objectives of ARFK

  1. Empower formators for a better ministry in the formation of young religious, to share ideas, support and build communion in formation ministry.
  2. Utilize available resources to update and empower formators in accompaniment of formees at different stages (Aspirants, postulants, novices, juniors, ongoing formation).
  3. Equip formators with skills that help them accompany formees.
  4. Open up to value-adding ideas of Local Ordinaries, RSCK and AOSK towards transformation of formees for the good of the Church.
  5. Improve the social support system of formators.
  6. Promote formation ministry locally and internationally.
  7. Promote the spiritual welfare of formators and formees by teaching the Catholic faith at all levels of engagement.
  8. Ensure all activities of the association are directed towards this purpose.

Emblem of ARFK

The emblem of the Association of Religious Formators of Kenya — a hand planting seeds in the field — expresses the heart of formation and mission. It signifies that formation is like sowing seeds in human hearts: seeds of faith, discipline, wisdom and vocation.

The Hand represents the formator, entrusted with the delicate task of nurturing growth — not forcing it, but planting with love, care, patience and hope.

The Field symbolizes the lives of those in formation, open to receive, grow and eventually bear fruit for the Church and the world.

In essence, the emblem reminds us that formation is not instant; it is a faithful process of planting, nurturing and trusting God for the harvest.