Diaconate Formation  

Process of Formation

The Process of Diaconate Formation (PDF) document provides an overview of the formal process of diaconate formation.


I. Theological Overview of the Diaconate

II. Overview of Formation

III. The Vocation of Deacon

IV. Discernment to the Sacred Order of Deacon Prior to Formation

V. Inquiry Period

VI. Aspirancy

VII. Required Documents

VIII. Candidacy

IX. Academic Courses for Candidacy

X. The Importance of Spiritual Formation

XI. Overview of Spiritual Formation

XII. Family

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