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Deacon Formation Program
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Archdiocese of Chicago |
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University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary |
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Aspiancy is one-year of formal discernment prior to acceptance into candidacy. Though the foundation is formational, there are significant academic introductions during the Aspirancy Path. · Review of Catholicism · Theology study skills (Reading, writing, lecture note-taking, etc.) · Evangelization & Catechesis · Theological Reflection I · Introduction to Christology, Ecclesiology, Liturgy, Scripture, Church History, and Moral Theology
Here is a glimpse of some of the required academic and formational activities each year during candidacy. All aspirants and candidates meet regularly in a Theological Reflection Group and attend an annual retreat.
Candidacy Year 1 Academics
Communication Skills for Ministry Ecclesiology/Church History Introduction to Catechism and Church Doctrine Old Testament Proclamation Vatican II: Constitutions and Ecclesiology
Formation
Moral Decision Making Faith Journey and Faith Development Diversity Competencies for Ministry (every other year) Mariology and Devotions Ecumenism Theological Reflection Groups
Practica
Proclamation Skills and Techniques (Homiletics II)
Rites
Rite of Candidacy Institution of Reader
Candidacy Year 2 Academics
New Testament Liturgical Theology Sacramental Theology Catholic Identity for a Pluralistic Society Christology Pauline Literature
Formation
The Art of Theological Reflection II Moral Decision Making Faith Journey and Faith Development The Deacon’s Place in the Parish Medical/Health Care Ethics Theological Reflection Groups Canon Law
Practica
Presiding at Baptisms I Witnessing and Blessing Marriages I Assisting at the Funeral Mass I Presiding at Wake Services, Interments I Assisting at Mass (Sunday/weekdays) I Intro to Ministry of Care Homiletics III
Rites
Institution of Acolyte
Candidacy Year 3 Academics
Evangelization RCIA Pastoral Theology (Systematic and Moral) Acts of the Apostles Gospel of Luke Gospel of John
Formation Marriage Preparation Theological Reflection Groups Vicar’s Meetings (Faculties, Rights, Privileges, Duties and Responsibilities of Deacons)
Practica
Presiding at Baptisms II Witnessing and Blessing Marriages II Assisting at the Funeral Mass II Presiding at Wake Services, Interments II Presiding at Benediction/Devotions Presiding at Liturgy of the Hours Assisting at Mass (Sunday/weekdays) II — three sessions Leadership and the Liturgy of the Hours Homiletics IV
Rites
Ordination to the Diaconate
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Aspirancy Formation Calendar 2009-2010
Sunday August 30 Mass of the Holy Spirit
Saturday September 12 Catholic Review Monday September 14 Introduction to Christian Spirituality Thursday September 17 Mentor Group Saturday September 26 Theology Study Skills
Monday October 5 Lectio Divina Saturday October 17 Addictions
Monday November 2 Marriage Inventory Saturday November 14 Evangelization & Catechesis
Saturday December 5 Mariology & Devotions Monday December 7 Spirituality of the Early Church
Monday January 4 Franciscan Spirituality Saturday January 23 Theological Reflection
Monday February 1 Monastics & Mystics Sunday February 7 Cultural Mass Saturday February 13 Deacon Spirituality Saturday February 20 Mandated Reporter/Professional Conduct Saturday February 27 Introduction to Theology I
Monday March 1 Leading Public Prayer I Sunday March 7 Cultural Mass Saturday March 20 Introduction to Theology II
Sunday April 4 EASTER
Monday April 12 Homiletics I Saturday April 24 Family Issues/Holy Orders Sunday April 18 Cultural Mass
Saturday May 8 Theology of Charity & Justice I Monday May 10 Liturgy of the Hours Saturday May 22 Theology of Charity & Justice II Introduction to Summer Field Education
Saturday June 5 Integrating Seminar June 11-13 Aspirancy Retreat
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