This is a course that utilises the resources of Ignatian spirituality, focusing particularly on the formation of leaders whilst making reference also to the other objectives of the Province Apostolic Plan. The annual program, as planned by the EUM Province, is divided into three parts: 4 days in September 2019, 2 days in February, 4 days between late June and early July. The first part was held in Frascati and focused on the personality of the Ignatian leader, with insights taken from St. Ignatius himself, his governing practices and part IX of the Constitutions. Therefore, a profound study was made of the figure of Fr. Arrupe, his leadership style and the document "our way of proceeding", the personal management of the dynamics of power and the attention directed to vulnerable people, the characteristics of Ignatian leadership, the complexities of decision-making processes and spiritual discernment in the life of the Ignatian leader. The second module on "Team Building " has just finished recently in Rome. "We have particularly studied how to rekindle the broad horizons of the last General Congregations in the daily activity of the Ignatian leader" Fr. Raymond Pace, course director explains.

"The course also deals with the spiritual movements of the Ignatian leader, the application of good principles and organization practices to the works, the use of good devices to build strongly, practices to accompany and motivate a team and dealing with conflict management". The third part, planning the apostolic mission, is scheduled for early July.  “The need for collaboration between lay people and Jesuits will be dealt with deeper especially in the light of how our apostolates are developing. The apostolic planning process is concentrated on integral ecology, listening to the poor, and communal discernment as a tool for planning. Finally, the method adopted for planning is the following: define the context, check the resources, prepare a plan for action ". Expert advice, witnessing and teamwork are all an opportunity for lay people and Jesuits from different works of the Province to share useful and enriching resources.