National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent ...

144 Appendix 1• The screening procedures, particularly the psychological andpersonality testing that may be used—a list of the instruments,how they will be interpreted, and by whom• The selection process, including the advisory structures thatwill make recommendations to the bishop, particularly thecommittee on admission and scrutinies, with its proposed compositionand charter, if available• The incorporation of the human, spiritual, intellectual, andpastoral dimensions of each path in diaconal formation; theengagement of participants in the pastoral ministries of the dioceseand specific parishes• The aspirant path in formation, specifying program length, formationcontact hours, general content, the model of formationchosen, linkage with other diocesan formation programs (ifany), assessment procedures, a list of those who will guide thispath in formation and their professional competencies, and theaspirant’s handbook (if available)• The candidate path in formation, specifying program length,formation contact hours, course descriptions and methodologyin compliance with the directives specified in the Basic Normsfor the Formation of Permanent Deacons and this Directory, a listof the faculty and their academic/professional competencies,the model(s) chosen for formation, assessment procedures, alist of prescribed textbooks, and the candidate’s handbook(if available)• A declaration from the bishop regarding the verification ofcourses of study obtained through distance learning or Internetseminars• The program for spiritual formation in each path in formation;the name and competencies of the spiritual director• The level and content of the involvement of wives and familiesin the formation program, including any requirement policy forwives’ participation• The deacon personnel director and his competencies; the structuresenvisioned for the post-ordination path in formation; theprovisions for the pastoral care of deacons in their ministry andlife after ordination; the program for the newly ordained; supervisionand review of the decree of appointment; assessmentprocedures; continuing spiritual, intellectual, and pastoralformation, as well as personalized training; ongoing formation