Intercultural Experiences in Piarist Fathers Formation: Balancing Personal Goals and Community Responsibilities

This study examines individuals? experiences of Seminarian interculturality in the Piarist Fathers formation community in the Philippines. In the context of the Piarist Fathers? background and experience, aligned culture plays an essential role in emphasizing the significance of cultural diversity in the formation guide and activity geared toward a successful Juniorate Piarist Formation characterized by global diversity. It further highlighted the effects of interculturality formation on Seminarians in an interculturality formation community this study provides valuable insights for the Piarists congregation and formation programs to become more prophetic witnesses to universal communion in today's society for evangelization in the academic community. The results of this study present the different experiences affirming the significant impact of an individual's interculturality. As revealed in the narratives, seminarians undergo cultural adaptation and grapple with various challenges, resulting in several themes extracted such as Intercultural Encounters and Adaptation. It is crucial to note, however, that the literature review emphasized the diversity of experiences among Seminarians, highlighting that not all share similar sentiments in their formation journey with their current situation.