Seminary and Graduate School of Theology - Mundelein Seminary
Seminary and Graduate School of Theology - Mundelein Seminary
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summary <strong>of</strong> his experience <strong>of</strong> the year.<br />
In Fourth <strong>Theology</strong>, the men are evaluated<br />
at the end <strong>of</strong> their C.P.E. experience.<br />
Also, they go through a process <strong>of</strong><br />
certification before the reception <strong>of</strong> the<br />
order <strong>of</strong> Diaconate. In the certification<br />
process, the seminary recommends the<br />
man to his local church as being eligible<br />
for ordained ministry with regard to his<br />
human, spiritual, intellectual, <strong>and</strong> pastoral<br />
development.<br />
During all these processes, a man is<br />
evaluated in the following areas: his personal<br />
development as a c<strong>and</strong>idate for<br />
priesthood, his relationship with his advisor,<br />
his participation in the public prayer<br />
<strong>of</strong> the seminary, his fulfillment <strong>of</strong> his field<br />
education requirements, his participation<br />
in class formation sessions, his participation<br />
in community formation sessions, his<br />
attendance at the annual retreats, his<br />
involvement in cam life, <strong>and</strong> his academic<br />
progress.<br />
3. To help the seminarian develop a lively IN-<br />
TELLECTUAL LIFE appropriate to diocesan<br />
priesthood. To grow in the ability to teach <strong>and</strong><br />
preach the Catholic faith <strong>and</strong> dedicate himself to<br />
life-long learning.<br />
God’s people deserve learned as well as<br />
holy priests. A love <strong>of</strong> study is encouraged<br />
here as well as a sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility for<br />
ongoing education <strong>and</strong> formation after ordination.<br />
4. To help the seminarian develop as both a<br />
SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADER for diocesan<br />
priesthood.<br />
Here “spiritual leader” is understood as<br />
helping people to cultivate their spiritual<br />
growth; “religious leader” is one who faithfully<br />
represents the Tradition, teaching <strong>and</strong><br />
practice <strong>of</strong> the Catholic Church, the<br />
“universal sacrament <strong>of</strong> unity.” Not only is a<br />
priest a public leader entrusted with the<br />
responsibility to decide for, direct, <strong>and</strong><br />
guide a particular church, he is also a religious<br />
leader who represents the larger<br />
Church. This means that he must learn to<br />
function in a leadership role at all times.<br />
5. To help the seminarian develop a missionary<br />
spirit <strong>and</strong> the ability to EVANGELIZE cultures<br />
<strong>and</strong> people according to the call for a<br />
“new Evangelization,” especially as it pertains<br />
to the poor <strong>and</strong> marginalized in keeping with<br />
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the “gospel <strong>of</strong> life.”<br />
Academics:<br />
-Evangelization <strong>and</strong> Catechesis (Wiskus)<br />
-God’s Mission in the World <strong>and</strong> our Participation<br />
(Karecki)<br />
4 th Year Formation Session:<br />
-The Parish Priest <strong>and</strong> Evangelization<br />
Pastoral Internship H<strong>and</strong>book:<br />
“The seminarian is to be involved in evangelization.<br />
A page later in this manual describes<br />
various aspects <strong>of</strong> evangelization. The seminarian<br />
will participate in some way. If the<br />
parish has an evangelization program, he is<br />
to participate.” (The parish internship normally<br />
takes place in the spring quarter <strong>of</strong> second<br />
theology. By mutual agreement between the<br />
supervisor <strong>and</strong> the intern, the internship can<br />
be extended into the summer.)<br />
6. To help the seminarian develop the ability<br />
for COLLABORATIVE MINISTRY, not just with<br />
the laity, but also with the Bishop <strong>and</strong> presbyterate,<br />
so as to be able to work with men <strong>and</strong><br />
women who have taken on pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>and</strong><br />
volunteer roles <strong>of</strong> service in the Church.<br />
Actual experience in the apostolate is an<br />
integral part <strong>of</strong> the seminary program. In<br />
the course <strong>of</strong> his years at <strong>Mundelein</strong>, a<br />
seminarian engages in a variety <strong>of</strong> ministerial<br />
opportunities leading up to priesthood<br />
itself.<br />
The following opportunities enable a man<br />
to give active expression to his faith <strong>and</strong><br />
love, <strong>and</strong> to discern God’s action in the<br />
lives <strong>of</strong> the people he serves:<br />
In Pre-<strong>Theology</strong> I, the men engage in<br />
institutional field education <strong>and</strong> service at<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> sites up to five hours each<br />
week.<br />
In Pre-<strong>Theology</strong> II, the focus is on social<br />
justice. The field education sites were<br />
chosen specifically because <strong>of</strong> their assistance<br />
to <strong>and</strong> level <strong>of</strong> contact with the<br />
poor <strong>and</strong> marginalized. At the<br />
conclusion <strong>of</strong> the winter quarter, the men<br />
spend 10–12 days on a mission trip<br />
where issues <strong>of</strong> social justice are addressed.<br />
In First <strong>Theology</strong>, the men participate in<br />
field education, which is parish-based.<br />
Ministry normally involves a weekly commitment<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1½ to 2 hours. Some possible<br />
ministries that students may help with are<br />
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