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88Chapter 5a. Regular celebration of the Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours, andthe Sacrament of Reconciliationb. Time scheduled for private prayer, meditation, and lectio divinac. Devotions to the Virgin Mary and saintsd. Conferences and workshops on the meaning of authentic obedience,celibacy, and simplicity of lifee. Conferences on a Christian witness in both matrimonial andcelibate life to the Church and worldf. An understanding and appreciation of the diaconal vocation,with an ability to articulate this call through the primary ministriesof word, liturgy, and charityg. An introduction and experience of the spiritual writings of ourCatholic traditionSpiritual directionParish and pastorAcademic objectivesand content194. The aspirant’s spiritual director is critical to the formationprocess. This priest, who is to be approved by the bishop, must bewell trained and knowledgeable about the diaconate. The spiritualdirector accompanies, supports, and challenges the aspirant in hisongoing conversion. The spiritual director assists the aspirant in hisrelationship with God and his understanding that it is Christ who“calls,” the Church that affirms his diaconal vocation, and the bishopwho responds to that affirmation by the imposition of hands.195. As collaborators in discerning the readiness of the aspirant tomove into candidate formation, the parish and its pastor also shouldaccompany the aspirant and his family through their prayers, support,and presence. In the aspirant path in formation, the parish is the primaryplace to observe the aspirant’s relational skills and his practicein pastoral service. The pastor, therefore, is to provide an assessmentof the aspirant and his family. This assessment will further enable theformation staff to support and challenge the aspirant’s discernment ofhis readiness to move into candidate formation.Intellectual Dimension196. The objectives and content for intellectual formation at theaspirant level should communicate a deeper knowledge of the faithand church tradition than the aspirant has already attained. Itwould be appropriate to promote an in-depth and systematic studyof the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and to introduce the traditionsof Catholic philosophy, spirituality, and doctrine, especially the
Aspirant Path in Diaconal Formation89doctrinal understanding of the diaconate, and the threefold ministryof the deacon. The aspirant also should be taught how to participatein a theological reflection group and how to develop his ability toapply the Church’s teaching on moral matters, including her socialteaching, to the pressing moral questions that emerge in pastoralministry. Such intellectual pursuits assist those responsible for formationin assessing the aspirant’s readiness for the academic rigorsof candidate formation. Further, he should be made aware of theneeds of the people of the diocesan Church, as well as of his ownparish, and be made to understand diakonia as a descriptive word forthe mission of the Church in the world. Workshops on family issues,personal health, time management, caregiving skills, and marriedand celibate spirituality all contribute to an aspirant’s human, spiritual,and intellectual formation.Pastoral Dimension197. The focus of the pastoral dimension in the aspirant path information is ultimately the discernment of the aspirant’s gifts for thethreefold ministry of word, liturgy, and charity, and of his capacity tomake a lifelong commitment to these ministries. It also enables anassessment of his wife and family in their readiness to give consentand support to his vocation and ministry. Pastoral formation shouldintroduce the aspirant to the practical services provided by thediocesan Church. Pastoral placements, matched to the aspirant’sexperience and need, allow an exploration of core issues regardingcharity and the social dimension of the Gospel as confronted by thediocesan Church. Exemplary deacons, approved by the bishop,should serve as mentors inviting the aspirant to accompany, observe,co-minister, and reflect upon the specific diaconal ministries experienced.13 Appropriate ecumenical pastoral experiences should beconsidered and implemented as opportunities emerge. Opportunitiesshould also be provided, when possible, for involvement with theJewish community and with representatives of other religions.Discernment: Theultimate focus of thepastoral dimensionin formationIII. Assessment for Nomination into theCandidate Path in Formation198. The conclusion of the aspirant path of formation is determinedthrough a formal assessment conducted by the committee onadmission and scrutinies. This occurs when the aspirant (with the
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Aspirant Path in Diaconal <strong>Formation</strong>89doctrinal underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> diaconate, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> threefold ministry<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> deacon. The aspirant also should be taught how to participatein a <strong>the</strong>ological reflection group <strong>and</strong> how to develop his ability toapply <strong>the</strong> Church’s teaching on moral matters, including her socialteaching, to <strong>the</strong> pressing moral questions that emerge in pastoralministry. Such intellectual pursuits assist those responsible <strong>for</strong> <strong>for</strong>mationin assessing <strong>the</strong> aspirant’s readiness <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> academic rigors<strong>of</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idate <strong>for</strong>mation. Fur<strong>the</strong>r, he should be made aware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> diocesan Church, as well as <strong>of</strong> his ownparish, <strong>and</strong> be made to underst<strong>and</strong> diakonia as a descriptive word <strong>for</strong><strong>the</strong> mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Church in <strong>the</strong> world. Workshops on family issues,personal health, time management, caregiving skills, <strong>and</strong> married<strong>and</strong> celibate spirituality all contribute to an aspirant’s human, spiritual,<strong>and</strong> intellectual <strong>for</strong>mation.Pastoral Dimension197. The focus <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pastoral dimension in <strong>the</strong> aspirant path in<strong>for</strong>mation is ultimately <strong>the</strong> discernment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> aspirant’s gifts <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>threefold ministry <strong>of</strong> word, liturgy, <strong>and</strong> charity, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> his capacity tomake a lifelong commitment to <strong>the</strong>se ministries. It also enables anassessment <strong>of</strong> his wife <strong>and</strong> family in <strong>the</strong>ir readiness to give consent<strong>and</strong> support to his vocation <strong>and</strong> ministry. Pastoral <strong>for</strong>mation shouldintroduce <strong>the</strong> aspirant to <strong>the</strong> practical services provided by <strong>the</strong>diocesan Church. Pastoral placements, matched to <strong>the</strong> aspirant’sexperience <strong>and</strong> need, allow an exploration <strong>of</strong> core issues regardingcharity <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> social dimension <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gospel as confronted by <strong>the</strong>diocesan Church. Exemplary deacons, approved by <strong>the</strong> bishop,should serve as mentors inviting <strong>the</strong> aspirant to accompany, observe,co-minister, <strong>and</strong> reflect upon <strong>the</strong> specific diaconal ministries experienced.13 Appropriate ecumenical pastoral experiences should beconsidered <strong>and</strong> implemented as opportunities emerge. Opportunitiesshould also be provided, when possible, <strong>for</strong> involvement with <strong>the</strong>Jewish community <strong>and</strong> with representatives <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r religions.Discernment: Theultimate focus <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>pastoral dimensionin <strong>for</strong>mationIII. Assessment <strong>for</strong> Nomination into <strong>the</strong>C<strong>and</strong>idate Path in <strong>Formation</strong>198. The conclusion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> aspirant path <strong>of</strong> <strong>for</strong>mation is determinedthrough a <strong>for</strong>mal assessment conducted by <strong>the</strong> committee onadmission <strong>and</strong> scrutinies. This occurs when <strong>the</strong> aspirant (with <strong>the</strong>
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