Formation

Learn more about the process of becoming a permanent deacon and the formation of a deacon. Pre-Ordination Formation – Deacon Formation – Dimensions of Formation.

Pre-Ordination Formation:

• Aspirant
• Candidate
• Lector
• Acolyte

Deacon Formation:

• Newly Ordained
• Continuing Education and Retreats

Dimensions of Formation:

• Human Formation is the foundation of the other three.
• Spiritual Formation informs the other three.
• Intellectual Formation enables the understanding of the other three.
• Pastoral Formation expresses the other three in practice.

Norms for Formation of Permanent Deacons