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92 Chapter 55. The objectives and content for intellectual formation at theaspirant level should communicate a deeper knowledge of thefaith and church tradition, as well as diaconal theology andspirituality, and should include meetings for prayer, instructions,and moments of reflection that will ensure the objectivenature of vocational discernment. (196)6. The conclusion of the aspirant path in formation is determinedthrough a formal assessment conducted by the committee onadmission and scrutinies. (198)7. After the aspirant path is completed, the aspirant is selected bythe diocesan bishop. The aspirant then begins the candidatepath in formation with the Rite of Admission to Candidacy,which is to be celebrated as soon as possible and in a propermanner. (201)8. A retreat should precede the Rite of Admission to Candidacy.(203)9. A certificate indicating the reception, date, place, and thename of the presiding prelate must be prepared and signed bythe chancellor and officially sealed. This document is to bemaintained carefully in the candidate’s personal file and recordedin the diocesan book on ministries and ordinations. (203)
Notes93NOTES1 BNFPD, nos. 41-44. “With admission among the aspirants to diaconate there begins apropaedeutic period . . . [in which] the aspirants will be introduced to a deeper knowledgeof theology, of spirituality and of the ministry of deacon and they will be led to a moreattentive discernment of their call.” The propaedeutic period may be compared to the preseminaryprogram in priestly formation or postulancy in religious life.2 Ibid.3 Cf. CL, 1-2.4 BNFPD, no. 16.5 BNFPD, no. 51.6 Ibid., no. 44 (formation team, supervisors, and pastor).7 Ibid., nos. 41, 44.8 Ibid., no. 37.9 Ibid., nos. 41-44.10 PDV, no. 43.11 Ibid.12 ADUS.13 Ibid., no. 22.14 The aspirant should state his motivation and reasons for the requests; if he is married, heshould indicate his awareness of the impact of diaconal ordination and ministry on his marriageand family; he also must state that he has received the consent of his wife; if he is notmarried, he should indicate his awareness of the meaning of diaconal ordination and ministry,as well as his understanding of and ability to live the requirement of perpetual celibacy.15 CL, Enclosure I, 14. The wife must declare her consent for his petition to enter into candidacyformation; she also should clearly state her understanding of the meaning of diaconalordination and ministry and its impact on their marriage and family.16 The following assessments are to be conducted, some annually, and maintained in the aspirant’sand candidate’s permanent file:a. Written pastoral supervisors’ assessments and reportsb. Written parochial assessments prepared by the pastor and parish staffc. If applicable, a written assessment of the rector of any previous house of formation,or a similar report from the director of diaconal formation in which the aspirant orcandidate previously participatedd. In a case where an aspirant comes from another diocesan church, a letter of recommendationfrom his previous pastor is to be obtained, as well as consultation withthat church’s vocation and diaconate officese. An assessment of the aspirant’s or candidate’s aptitude for preaching, catechizing,and evangelization
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Notes93NOTES1 BNFPD, nos. 41-44. “With admission among <strong>the</strong> aspirants to diaconate <strong>the</strong>re begins apropaedeutic period . . . [in which] <strong>the</strong> aspirants will be introduced to a deeper knowledge<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ology, <strong>of</strong> spirituality <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ministry <strong>of</strong> deacon <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y will be led to a moreattentive discernment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir call.” The propaedeutic period may be compared to <strong>the</strong> preseminaryprogram in priestly <strong>for</strong>mation or postulancy in religious life.2 Ibid.3 Cf. CL, 1-2.4 BNFPD, no. 16.5 BNFPD, no. 51.6 Ibid., no. 44 (<strong>for</strong>mation team, supervisors, <strong>and</strong> pastor).7 Ibid., nos. 41, 44.8 Ibid., no. 37.9 Ibid., nos. 41-44.10 PDV, no. 43.11 Ibid.12 ADUS.13 Ibid., no. 22.14 The aspirant should state his motivation <strong>and</strong> reasons <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> requests; if he is married, heshould indicate his awareness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> impact <strong>of</strong> diaconal ordination <strong>and</strong> ministry on his marriage<strong>and</strong> family; he also must state that he has received <strong>the</strong> consent <strong>of</strong> his wife; if he is notmarried, he should indicate his awareness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> meaning <strong>of</strong> diaconal ordination <strong>and</strong> ministry,as well as his underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>and</strong> ability to live <strong>the</strong> requirement <strong>of</strong> perpetual celibacy.15 CL, Enclosure I, 14. The wife must declare her consent <strong>for</strong> his petition to enter into c<strong>and</strong>idacy<strong>for</strong>mation; she also should clearly state her underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> meaning <strong>of</strong> diaconalordination <strong>and</strong> ministry <strong>and</strong> its impact on <strong>the</strong>ir marriage <strong>and</strong> family.16 The following assessments are to be conducted, some annually, <strong>and</strong> maintained in <strong>the</strong> aspirant’s<strong>and</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idate’s permanent file:a. Written pastoral supervisors’ assessments <strong>and</strong> reportsb. Written parochial assessments prepared by <strong>the</strong> pastor <strong>and</strong> parish staffc. If applicable, a written assessment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> rector <strong>of</strong> any previous house <strong>of</strong> <strong>for</strong>mation,or a similar report from <strong>the</strong> director <strong>of</strong> diaconal <strong>for</strong>mation in which <strong>the</strong> aspirant orc<strong>and</strong>idate previously participatedd. In a case where an aspirant comes from ano<strong>the</strong>r diocesan church, a letter <strong>of</strong> recommendationfrom his previous pastor is to be obtained, as well as consultation withthat church’s vocation <strong>and</strong> diaconate <strong>of</strong>ficese. An assessment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> aspirant’s or c<strong>and</strong>idate’s aptitude <strong>for</strong> preaching, catechizing,<strong>and</strong> evangelization
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