The Xaverian Brother

En Encounter on the Road in Bangladesh

Xaverian Brother is a full member of the same community, who share the same ideals, responsibilities and the same mission.  Brothers carry out their ministry in a special way, for they can be found doing virtually every ministry Christians perform.  Yet, it’s not so much what they do, but how they live that makes them special.

Lifestyle

A brother is a Man of faith and prayer.  He is committed to religious overseas missionary life through the vows, and to living in community.  He receives support in that community by prayer, study, work and relaxation.  Decisions concerning tasks and ministry are also made in cooperation.

The missionary brother is a man of prayer... but it's not so much what he does, but how he lives his call.

Service

No one job defines a brother.  Rather, the Gospel centered lifestyle enables him to make the most of his talents and qualities for the total service of others.  As Servant where the need is greatest, a Xaverian missionary brother may be teacher of adults, children or youth; a nurse or architects; an administrator or social worker; a counselor or a community organizer… according to the individual’s professional skills and qualifications.  Flexibility and creativity in ministry is the hallmark of this lifestyle.

Training

While a candidate can join the Xaverian formation process with a High School Diploma, brotherhood requires a Bachelor’s Degree or some other technical/vocational or professional training.  Also, a brother will spend a year for the Pre-Novitiate stage, a one-year in Novitiate, and some basic Theology studies together with cross-cultural experiences.  There is also an optional two-year mission experience during this period.  The training depends a lot on the interests of the individual and is planned together with the formation team.