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I'm grateful for my almost serendipitous association and the great experiences I've had with you... Always wonderful to discover kindred spirits where you didn't expect to find them! Let us, as always, let the Lord decide for us the forward movement of our lives. |
I do not place any value on my own life, provided that I complete the mission the Lord Jesus gave me - to bear witness to the Gospel of God's grace.
Acts 20:24
About Deacon Sherman Kuek OFS
The Reverend Deacon Professor Dr Sherman Kuek OFS is a permanent deacon of the Catholic Church, a Secular Franciscan, theologian, teacher, and preacher. As a deacon, he is incardinated in the Diocese of Melaka Johor, Malaysia. As a theologian, Deacon Sherman is the Cornelius Cardinal Sim Professor of Theology and Dialogue for the Christian Institute for Theological Engagement (CHRISTE), an academic research institute chartered under the prerogative of the United Nations Treaty Series 49006/49007 and affiliated with the School of Theology and Interfaith Studies of Polê Universitaire Euclide. As a teacher of the Catholic faith, he is also the Convenor of the Splendour Project, a Catholic apostolate for formation, evangelisation, and discipleship. Deacon Sherman spends much of his time communicating the Christian faith through prolific speaking, writing and media production. His work involves teaching at academic institutions and also in non-academic contexts. His Doctor of Theology degree was conferred by Trinity Theological College in Singapore.
Deacon's Faith Formation Talks
Deacon Sherman travels around the region and beyond to teach courses, speak in faith formation events, and to facilitate retreats. Because his itinerary each year is very full, requests for him to speak should be made at least ONE YEAR before the intended date of the event to make it possible for him to meet your requests. Requests may be sent directly through e-mail to Deacon Sherman.
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Since May 2021, Deacon Sherman started a monthly study on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary, one mystery at a time each month. These live sessions are conducted on Zoom, which allows for real-time interaction. And better still, participants who are unable to join the live talks are still able to watch the recording of those talks later on!
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Deacon's Formation Resources
Over the years, many of Deacon Sherman's talks have been published in print, in audio, as well as video formats. These materials are produced and published by the Splendour Project. Come look through the catalogue of publications to get an idea of the kind of materials you may obtain to enrich your faith.
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Since April 2021, Deacon Sherman started teaching a certification course entitled GOD REDEEMING OUR WORLD (GROW) through e-learning interface of his mission apostolate, the Splendour Project. This certification course - run over a period of four years, comprising eight periods of six lessons per period - is a systematic and comprehensive study of the Catholic faith in simple language.
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Deacon's Formation-Based Pilgrimages
Several years ago, Deacon Sherman Kuek conceptualised a different kind of pilgrimage, realising that many conventional pilgrimages take pilgrims to sacred sites without proper spiritual and theological guidance. As a result, pilgrims are often unable to optimise the benefits they are supposed to received from such trips. Deacon Sherman therefore conceptualised "formation-based pilgrimages", these being trips that continue to take pilgrims to traditional pilgrimage destinations but are accompanied by daily systematic faith formation throughout the trips.
Formation-based pilgrimages ensure that the task of evangelisation is fulfilled through the running of pilgrimages as pilgrims are catechised and the Word of God is preached daily. Such trips powerfully fulfil the evangelisation task of the Church.
Today, Deacon Sherman accompanies groups of pilgrims on such trips to ensure that faith formation is provided for these pilgrims each day on their trips. These trips are strictly formation-based, so that pilgrims have a better understanding of what they see and experience in the course of the trips. They are also guided on spiritual practices to be undertaken in the places they visit. A priest is usually requested to join in the trips to administer sacraments to the pilgrims daily while Deacon Sherman takes care of their faith formation.
Formation-based pilgrimages ensure that the task of evangelisation is fulfilled through the running of pilgrimages as pilgrims are catechised and the Word of God is preached daily. Such trips powerfully fulfil the evangelisation task of the Church.
Today, Deacon Sherman accompanies groups of pilgrims on such trips to ensure that faith formation is provided for these pilgrims each day on their trips. These trips are strictly formation-based, so that pilgrims have a better understanding of what they see and experience in the course of the trips. They are also guided on spiritual practices to be undertaken in the places they visit. A priest is usually requested to join in the trips to administer sacraments to the pilgrims daily while Deacon Sherman takes care of their faith formation.
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Deacon on Social Media
Deacon Sherman has effectively employed the use of social media as a tool for faith formation, evangelisation, and discipleship. With the help of his mission companions, many video clips of his discourses have been produced and published on Youtube so that the Catholic public can receive the mind of the Church on various matters of faith and morals.
Deacon's Blog
Deacon Sherman's website actually began as a blog which he started many years ago. Over the years, as more people wanted to know him and to gain access to his publications, the blog evolved into this website. When he has time and feels he has something significant to share at length in writing, Deacon Sherman still does blog occasionally.
Deacon's Mission Partners
Deacon Sherman collaborates actively with two communities. The first community is a gathering of friends who call themselves the Splendour Project. The Splendour Community are committed to journeying together through life and faith as well as fulfilling the mandate of the Holy Catholic Church to form, evangelise, and disciple people in the faith of the Holy Apostles. The second community that Deacon Sherman is involved in is an academic community consisting of scholars from various Christian backgrounds who collaborate at an ecumenical level through the Christian Institute for Theological Engagement (CHRISTE).
Contact Deacon Sherman
Deacon Sherman is very accessible even to ordinary Catholics who have concerns for which they need advice. The best way to contact him would be by sending him an email, and you will receive a reply!
