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38Chapter 2must always remain a student of God’s word, for only when the wordis deeply rooted in his own life can he bring that word to others. 80The deacon ought to remember that since he is a member of thehierarchy, his actions and public pronouncements involve theChurch and its Magisterium. Therefore, he is obligated to cherishthe communion and mission that bind him to the Holy Father andhis own bishop, especially in his preaching of the Scriptures, theCreed, Catholic teachings, and the disciplines of the Church. 81The diakoniaof the WordPublication, use ofpublic media,and the InternetThe diakoniaof the liturgy80. Deacons are ordained “to proclaim the Gospel and preachthe Word of God.” 82 They “have the faculty to preach everywhere,in accordance with the conditions established by [Canon Law].” 83“Deacons should be trained carefully to prepare their homilies inprayer, in study of the sacred texts, in perfect harmony with theMagisterium and in keeping with the [age, culture, and abilities] ofthose to whom they preach.” 84 Further, “by their conduct . . . bytransmitting Christian doctrine and by devoting attention to theproblems of our time . . . [deacons] collaborate with the bishop andthe priests in the exercise of a ministry which is not of their wisdombut of the Word of God, calling all to conversion and holiness.” 8581. Deacons are obliged to obtain the permission of their bishopbefore submitting for publication written material concerning faithand morals. Deacons are required to adhere to the norms establishedby the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ordiocesan policies when participating in radio or television broadcasts,public media, and the Internet. 86The Church’s Ministry of Liturgy82. As an ordained participant in the Church’s ministry of liturgy,the deacon confirms his identity as servant of the Body of Christ. Inthe celebration of the sacraments, whether he serves as a presider orassists the presider, “let him remember that, when lived with faith andreverence, these actions of the Church contribute much to growth inthe spiritual life and to the increase of the Christian community.” 8783. Deacons, in hierarchical communion with the bishop andpriests, serve in the sanctification of the Christian community. “Inthe Eucharistic Sacrifice, the deacon does not celebrate the mystery:rather, he effectively represents on the one hand, the people of God