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To achieve these goals the School of the Faith offers: A two-year program of studies that includes courses on doctrine, catechetical methodology and human formation. Diplomas are granted upon completion of the program. It also offers advanced studies in the religious, pastoral, and catechetical sciences, and grants diplomas on various topics relating to the Catholic faith. Production and diffusion of audiovisual and bibliographic materials through its own magazine which acts as a support for the catechetical work. Promotion of Catholic doctrine and the magisterium of the Church on all levels: articles, magazines, books, conferences, conventions, weeks of study, radio, television, and Internet. Spiritual exercises, courses for obtaining diplomas in fundamental theology, religious sciences, human values, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, courses in updating and deepening the knowledge and application of the Church''s doctrine for priests, religious, and directors of religious education.

Helping Hand schools are apostolic projects designed to serve those most in need. Located in the poorest and most underdeveloped areas, these tuition-free schools are funded by the Legion''s network of private schools. The first Helping Hand school was founded in Mexico City in 1965. Today Helping Hand schools, along with a network of apostolic projects for social development, have formed a chain of true Christian solidarity and charity that reaches to the United States, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, and Bosnia. This network is not restricted to education but extends to many other areas of social action. It includes workshops for the technical training of men and women, medical services for children and adults, monthly grants of food and clothing, courses on personal formation and human advancement for parents, marriage preparation courses, vocational guidance, personal guidance in developing human and spiritual values, instruction in the faith, catechesis, and sacramental attention.

At present, 38 nationalities from five continents are represented in the Legion. The age of Legionary priests and seminarians is 28. Throughout the year vocation discernment retreats are held at Legionary novitiates for young men who want to test their call by spending some time with Legionaries. The Legionaries of Christ and the members of the Regnum Christi Movement understand their mission as a sharing in Christ''s redemptive mission: salvation must reach every person without distinction. Taking into account the pastoral programs of each diocese, Legionaries and Regnum Christi members endeavor to collaborate in this task through the exercise of their specific charism. That charism is a spirituality that helps Christians live their baptismal commitments in the midst of their personal, family and professional circumstances.

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