1. to facilitate a process in which members of the spiritual families of Edmund Rice and Nano Nagle come in touch more deeply with the living spirit which inspired the hearts and actions of Nano and Edmund.
2. to draw participants into the insights, motivations and skills to seek new ways of responding to the needs of people who struggle with injustice and poverty and the meaning and purpose of their lives.

This couse involves a process which focusses on a contemporary understanding of the charisms of Edmund and Nano.  Reflection on life journeys of the founders is the impetus for the course participants to touch their own life story.

A new community story grows out of the founders' stories, the individual stories of the participants and contact with people who are marginalised.

Flowing from this experience participants will be encouraged to develop insights to respond with renewed energy in present and possibly in new ministries.

Trasna attempts creatively and experientially to bring alive a new spirit of passion in the hearts of the participants.

Some elements will include:

This programme is designed for:

The experience is for those who wish to embark on a deeper journey of faith and action.

The emphasis of the programme is on an experience of change both personally and communally.

Many wishing to apply for this programme will have the desire to be involved in the promotion of justice and development among the poor.

The applicants will be prepared to face into the programme with openess and enthusiasm.