Following the strong and inspiring experience of the Leaven in the Dough Seminar in Frascati, the project now enters a new and decisive phase. The coming weeks will focus on evaluation and on the launch of the online formation programme, which will accompany participating associations throughout 2026.
Individual Evaluation
We are currently collecting the individual evaluations of all participants. This is a key step in the project’s synodal approach, helping us listen carefully to experiences and improve the next phases. All participants are warmly encouraged to complete the evaluation.
Online Meeting – 20 December
An online meeting for all participants will take place on 20 December, offering an opportunity to share initial feedback from the seminar, clarify upcoming milestones, and strengthen our common journey.
Online Formation Programme
The online formation programme will begin in December 2025 through the Moodle platform. Building on the themes introduced in Frascati, it will offer deeper theological, pedagogical and practical formation, combining personal study with online sessions.
Associations at the Heart
Meanwhile, the three participants from each association (chaplain/spiritual guide, national leader and young leader) continue working together on the project outline they wish to implement locally, with ongoing accompaniment from the ICCS international animation team.
Overview of the Online Formation
Module 1 – Being Human: A Christian Perspective
• 1 December 2025 – 10 January 2026 | Online session: 11 January 2026
• Trainers: Juan Ambrósio & Daniel Nascimento
Module 2 – Spiritual Leadership in Scouting
• 12 January – 28 February 2026 | Online session: 28 February 2026
• Trainers: Roberto Del Riccio SJ & Chris Meadows
Module 3 – Safe Scouting, Caring Communities
• 19–30 January 2026 | Online session: 31 January 2026
• Trainers: Romuald Uzabumwana & Fabrice Ouattara
Module 4 – Living the Gospel & Transforming the World
• 9–20 February 2026 | Online session: 14 February 2026
• Trainer: Tebaldo Vinciguerra
Module 5 – Scouting Speaks the Gospel – Equipping Voices for Mission
• 9–27 March 2026 | Online session: 14 March 2026
• Trainers: La Machi Team
Final Wrap-Up Session
• Online session: 28 March 2026
With these next steps, Leaven in the Dough continues as a shared, synodal and mission-oriented journey, helping associations become true leaven in the dough of their Churches, Scout movements and society
Chaplain Fr. Luis Marinho.