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Criteria for Admission
Are you a Roman Catholic in good standing registered at a parish in the Diocese of Charlotte for at least the last five years?
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Are you free from all canonical impediments listed in the Code of Canon Law 1041?
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If a married man, have you been in a stable marriage for at least five years?
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As a married man you acknowledge that you must remain celibate should you become widowed after ordination as a deacon.
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If an unmarried man, you must acknowledge that you are obliged to observe the law of celibacy and and you acknowledge a full understanding of this requirement.
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You can demonstrate a faithful service in a parish and/or in the diocese, and, you are well integrated and accepted within your parish.
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You are able to provide a strong, personal recommendation letter from the pastor of your parish and a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Charlotte. If you are a member of your current parish less than five years, a letter of recommendation must also be obtained from the pastor of your previous parish.
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You must possess a willingness to bring to maturity a lively ecclesial conscience and willingness to being formed in ministry for a spiritual life characterized by obedience and fraternal communion.
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If invited to go forward in the process, you and your wife must commit to full participation in the two-year aspirancy phase through regular attendance, participation and cooperation with all activities.
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If invited to go forward in the formation process, you and your wife must commit to opening your lives to formation for approximately three years. This includes attending sessions approximately two Saturdays a month and completing all assignments as directed throughout the formation period. If married, your wife is expected to attend all aspirancy sessions and all formation sessions for at least the first two years, then as directed for the remainder of formation. This commitment also includes prioritizing formation over other ministries as directed by the Diaconal Formation Team.
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You must provide a recently issued baptismal certificate with all notations and all sacramental certificates as required. In addition, if applicable, you must provide any documentation regarding any prior marriages and annulment proceedings and decisions.
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You must be at least 32 years old and not older than 63 at time of applying.
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You must demonstrate maturity, stability, and overall psychological and physical health.
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You must be free of any substance dependency.
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You must be able to provide the material resources to care for yourself and your family, and be capable of running your own household.
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You must have internet access and sufficient skills to meet course expectations for online courses and communications.
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You must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the online and in person academic courses that are necessary in the formation process.
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You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and, be a resident of the Diocese of Charlotte for at least five years at time of applying.
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You must be in compliance with all requirements for volunteers in the Diocese of Charlotte (e.g., Protecting God’s Children, Safe Environment, and background check).
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For those recently widowed, at least three years should elapse prior to acceptance into the formation program.
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Criteria for Admission: Wives
Wife consents to and supports her husband’s application to diaconal formation.
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If her husband is accepted to aspirancy and formation, she agrees to support his participation in all phases of the program.
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Your wife agrees to exhibit honesty and a spirit of cooperation with the Diaconal Formation Team.
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Your wife agrees to participate in a psychological evaluation of her husband during aspirancy.
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Your wife agrees to attend interviews with Formation Team members as invited.
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Your wife agrees to attend all of the sessions during the aspirancy period and during formation, unless given the option not to attend.
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Your wife demonstrates maturity, stability, and overall psychological and physical health.
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In addition to stability of family life, married candidates cannot be admitted unless their wives not only consent but also have the Christian moral character and attributes which will neither hinder the husband’s ministry nor be out of keeping with it.
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