The IPT forms the whole person in three areas that are essential for effective service in the Church. These three areas are:

Theological Education Spiritual Formation Pastoral Orientation

For a more in-depth look at the three foundations, please download this document: Three Foundations.pdf You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to access this file.

"Theological education, spiritual formation and pastoral application assure full, conscious, active and effective participation in the Church's life and mission - dynamic participation which is faithful to Catholic Tradition and creatively responsive to the challenges the Church faces today."             - Douglas Bushman, S.T.L.