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Vocation, Discernment, <strong>and</strong> Selection79172. An inquiry about <strong>the</strong> diaconate <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mation processeventually includes <strong>the</strong> diocesan Church. In<strong>for</strong>mation sessions, <strong>the</strong>exploration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> criteria <strong>for</strong> a diaconal vocation, <strong>and</strong> particularcounsel presented by <strong>the</strong> diocesan diaconate <strong>of</strong>fice can aid an individualin his decision to move <strong>for</strong>ward to a <strong>for</strong>mal application.173. When <strong>the</strong> inquirer is presented by his pastor <strong>and</strong> submits anapplication, <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mal process <strong>for</strong> admission begins. This initial discernmentis continued with particular focus on <strong>the</strong> applicant’s abilities<strong>and</strong> potential <strong>for</strong> ordained ministry. Both <strong>the</strong> applicant <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>diocesan Church enter into an intensive screening process.Ecclesial discernmentCareful scrutinyIV. Admission <strong>and</strong> Selection ProceduresThe Role <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pastor <strong>and</strong> Parish Community174. The inquirer who seeks consideration <strong>for</strong> ordination to <strong>the</strong>diaconate needs to enter into dialogue with his parish community.Itis <strong>the</strong> pastor who initially presents him <strong>for</strong> consideration into diaconal<strong>for</strong>mation through a letter that confirms he is a practicingCatholic <strong>of</strong> good repute <strong>and</strong> in good st<strong>and</strong>ing. 8The Role <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Diocese175. The director <strong>of</strong> <strong>for</strong>mation, who coordinates <strong>the</strong> selectionprocess, arranges an interview with <strong>the</strong> diocese’s committee onadmission <strong>and</strong> scrutinies. 9 The purpose <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> interview is to assess<strong>the</strong> applicant’s level <strong>of</strong> awareness <strong>of</strong> a diaconal vocation, as well asto obtain in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>and</strong> background on his family life, employmentstability, <strong>and</strong> general aptitude <strong>for</strong> diaconal ministry. The interviewmust include his wife, if he is married, <strong>and</strong> any children livingat home.176. As part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> application process, those charged with admissionmust—with appropriate care <strong>for</strong> confidentiality <strong>and</strong> manifestation<strong>of</strong> conscience—explore <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> impediments toordination. 10 If canonical dispensations are required, <strong>the</strong>se must beobtained be<strong>for</strong>e admission to aspirant <strong>for</strong>mation.177. Appropriate psychological consultation may be included aspart <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> application process, but always with <strong>the</strong> written consent<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> applicant. 11 Those selected as psychological consultants mustCommunityrecommendationAdmission interviewImpedimentsto ordinationPsychologicalconsultation
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