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98Chapter 6IV. The Dimensions of Formation in the Candidate Path214. Those responsible for the candidate path in formation shouldbe thoroughly familiar with the doctrinal understanding of the diaconate,the ministry and life of deacons, the dimensions of formation,and the discernment of a diaconal vocation described earlier inthis Directory. These components have a common goal: to enablethe candidate to demonstrate an appropriate level of preparednessfor nomination to the diocesan bishop for ordination to the diaconate.The following descriptions highlight specific components tobe emphasized.Development ofhuman qualitiesHuman Dimension215. The aim of the human dimension of the candidate path information is to continue to build on the human qualities already discernedduring the aspirancy period (see paragraphs 189 and 190above), developing them and adding necessary skills for an effectiveand responsible diaconal ministry. Emphasis needs to be placedupon his relational and collaborative qualities and skills, especiallyhis strengths and limitations in this regard. During the candidatepath, the candidate also needs to acknowledge his giftedness and todevelop the habit of authentic self-criticism in light of the Gospel.He must learn how to balance his personal, familial, work, and ministerialresponsibilities.Spiritual Dimension216. One of the primary objectives of the spiritual dimension ofthe candidate path in formation is “to assist the candidate in achievinga spiritual integration” of his life, family, work, and apostolicservice. 13 The candidate, therefore, should be thoroughly introducedto the theology and spirituality of work as both a vocation and anapostolate, as well as a profession. The spiritual goal is for the candidateto increase in holiness by “equipping and motivating” him tolay a foundation upon which he may “continue [his] spiritualgrowth after ordination.” Throughout his formation, the candidateis “to secure the assistance of a . . . [priest spiritual director], to cultivateregular patterns of prayer and sacramental participation, and. . . to reflect spiritually on [his] ministry.” 14 It would also be usefulfor small groups of candidates to engage together in theologicalreflection “on the challenges and opportunities of their ministries”
Candidate Path in Diaconal Formation99in relationship to the Gospel and magisterial teaching. 15 Further,throughout the formation process, it is expedient that the candidate’sspiritual director and those responsible for his formationascertain the candidate’s understanding, willingness, and capacity toaccept the Church’s discipline regarding perpetual celibacy notmerely among those who are not married but, also, among marriedmen who will be required to embrace this ecclesiastical discipline inwidowhood or divorce (even with a subsequent annulment).Dispensations from the requirement of celibacy cannot be presumed.Continuation in ministry cannot be presumed even with thereception of the requested dispensation.217. The goals of the spiritual dimension during the candidatepath in formation include the following:Spiritual goalsa. To help each candidate to increase in holiness by deepeningand cultivating his commitment to Christ and the Churchb. To assist the candidate in discerning whether he has a vocationto the diaconatec. To help him deepen his prayer life, personal, familial, communal,and liturgical; and to instill in the candidate a commitment topray daily for the Church, especially through the Liturgy of theHoursd. To strengthen the personal charisms he has already demonstratedin his lifee. To help him integrate his new commitment to prepare for thediaconate with his previous commitments to his family and professionalemploymentf. To acquaint him with the relationship between spirituality andhis commitment to the Church’s ministry of charity and justiceg. To acquaint him with Catholic classical and contemporary spiritualwritings and the witness of the saintsh. To prepare him for the challenges of spiritual leadership that hisministry will entailIntellectual Dimension218. The intellectual dimension of the candidate path in formationshould be carefully designed. A description of the core contentfor the candidate can be found in Norms 5-12 at the end of thischapter. The intellectual dimension is “oriented toward ministry,Intellectual goals
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C<strong>and</strong>idate Path in Diaconal <strong>Formation</strong>99in relationship to <strong>the</strong> Gospel <strong>and</strong> magisterial teaching. 15 Fur<strong>the</strong>r,throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mation process, it is expedient that <strong>the</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idate’sspiritual director <strong>and</strong> those responsible <strong>for</strong> his <strong>for</strong>mationascertain <strong>the</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idate’s underst<strong>and</strong>ing, willingness, <strong>and</strong> capacity toaccept <strong>the</strong> Church’s discipline regarding perpetual celibacy notmerely among those who are not married but, also, among marriedmen who will be required to embrace this ecclesiastical discipline inwidowhood or divorce (even with a subsequent annulment).Dispensations from <strong>the</strong> requirement <strong>of</strong> celibacy cannot be presumed.Continuation in ministry cannot be presumed even with <strong>the</strong>reception <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> requested dispensation.217. The goals <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> spiritual dimension during <strong>the</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idatepath in <strong>for</strong>mation include <strong>the</strong> following:Spiritual goalsa. To help each c<strong>and</strong>idate to increase in holiness by deepening<strong>and</strong> cultivating his commitment to Christ <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Churchb. To assist <strong>the</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idate in discerning whe<strong>the</strong>r he has a vocationto <strong>the</strong> diaconatec. To help him deepen his prayer life, personal, familial, communal,<strong>and</strong> liturgical; <strong>and</strong> to instill in <strong>the</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idate a commitment topray daily <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Church, especially through <strong>the</strong> Liturgy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Hoursd. To streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> personal charisms he has already demonstratedin his lifee. To help him integrate his new commitment to prepare <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>diaconate with his previous commitments to his family <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionalemploymentf. To acquaint him with <strong>the</strong> relationship between spirituality <strong>and</strong>his commitment to <strong>the</strong> Church’s ministry <strong>of</strong> charity <strong>and</strong> justiceg. To acquaint him with Catholic classical <strong>and</strong> contemporary spiritualwritings <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> witness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> saintsh. To prepare him <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> challenges <strong>of</strong> spiritual leadership that hisministry will entailIntellectual Dimension218. The intellectual dimension <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idate path in <strong>for</strong>mationshould be carefully designed. A description <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> core content<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idate can be found in Norms 5-12 at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> thischapter. The intellectual dimension is “oriented toward ministry,Intellectual goals
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