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People in FAZENDA DA ESPERANÇA
Family of Hope
The process of drug rehabilitation at Fazenda is not supervised
by professionals. The persons in charge came in answer to
God's call. Some were drug users who have found a new life
at Fazenda while others have never used drugs but have found
their vocation in living in true fellowship with the boys
and girls at Fazenda.
Everyone in the community is a member of the Family of Hope
(Familia da Esperança) a duly recognized Catholic community
whose membership are a mix of consecrated laymen, married
persons, priests and nuns.
Group of Hope, the "Ex"
The process of rehabilitation at Fazenda takes one year. Those
who complete the process are considered "Ex" and
become members of the family of Fazenda. When they meet regularly
to pray, meditate, renew their spirituality and share their
experiences, they are organized into Groups of Hope. The first
Group of Hope in the Philippines was established in Las Piñas.
In spite of the distance from Masbate, the group keeps in
close touch and receives help when needed.
Other Missions
The mission of Fazenda da Esperanca is not limited to helping
drug addicts. It is committed to every kind of evangelization.
The centers welcome all kinds of visitors - students, parishioners,
social workers, private individuals - who are interested in
the work of Fazenda. This is highlighted during the celebration
of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi in October and this
is observed in Fazenda centers allover the world.
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