ADVISE & DISCLAIMER This slide show was compiled by Deacon Joe Sandrini in December, 2015 for the sole purpose and benefit of instructing inquiring men from the Diocese of Cheyenne in the Diocese’s Diaconal Formation Program. Much of the material, pictures and quotes contained herein have been borrowed from a variety of sources with only implied permission. Citations of sources are not included on the slides due to limited space, but are available by contacting Deacon Joe Sandrini. As such, no permission is given or implied for individuals beyond the Diocese of Cheyenne to use or disseminate any content from this slide show. Please respect this request as nothing contained herein has been (or is intended) to be used by any other individuals, or for any type of commercial use or profit; but rather, only for providing background information to men interested in possibly serving the Diocese of Cheyenne as permanent deacons.
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✓ Have an integral faith. ✓ Be moved with the right intention. ✓ Have the requisite knowledge. ✓ Possess a good reputation. ✓ Endowed with integral morals and proven virtues. ✓ Posses the physical and psychic qualities needed to exercise
the ministry.
Suitability developed & evaluated throughout formation.
Bishop - final arbiter, in consultation with the Formation Board.
The process, programs and experiences through which a man actively discerns a vocation to the permanent diaconate; while at the same time being formed intellectually, spiritually, pastorally and humanly for diaconal ministry. Begins with Aspirancy.
It is also the period during which the Church not only prepares such a man for ordination to permanent diaconate, but continues to actively discern if he is in fact truly called to and suitable for this ministry.
DiaconalFormationProgram Aspirancy&Candidacy
Built Upon Four Pillars of Formation
1. Human: Becoming a bridge and not obstacle to Christ. Fr. Steve Titus
2. Spiritual: Developing new life received in Baptism. Fr. Lucas Simango
3. Intellectual: Acquiring knowledge for spirituality & ministry. Dcn. Joe Sandrini
4. Pastoral: Becoming configured to the diakonia of Christ. Dcn. Vernon Dobelmann
Travel, Lodging & Meals: ??? – May have some lodging provided by St. Anthony’s. – Hope to provide most meals through St. Anthony’s
Books & Supplies: ??? ($300+ depending) – Liturgy of the hours (Christian Prayer or 4 vol. set) – Books and classroom supplies – Computer & internet service
Time commitment: – Attendance at all weekends (men) One unexcused absence or two excused may be grounds for dismissal – 18 hrs. supervised pastoral ministry (Oct. 1 – June 1) – Spiritual Direction ~ once a month (begins in Jan. 2017) – Reading and reflection time (est. 5 - 10 hr. per mo.)
AspirancyWhy?
Besides learning more about the life and ministry of the permanent deacon, it initiates the Church’s process of forming a man for this ministry; and begins the formal evaluation of the genuineness of such a man’s perceived vocation and his ability and propensity to serve in the clerical state of deacon.
➢ Application material for Candidacy ➢ Interviews & Evaluations (personal & board) ➢ Psychological Testing & Evaluations
Canon Law and USCCB require it. Need to configure men for the permanent diaconate in the image of Christ the Servant. Time for Candidates, their families, and communities to discern the call to diakonia together with the Church. Ongoing evaluation of the genuineness of such a man’s perceived vocation and his potential ability to serve in the clerical state of deacon.
Tuition – TBA, depends upon class size – Last class: $1,000 to $1,200 per year
Travel – On your own for all, carpooling encouraged
Lodging & Meals: – May have some lodging provided by St. Anthony’s. – Hope to provide most meals through St. Anthony’s
Books & Supplies: – Liturgy of the hours (4 vol. set); CCC; Bible(s)
– Books and classroom supplies (est. $25 to $100 per mo.)
– Computer & internet service
Time commitment: – Attendance at all weekends & retreats
– Spiritual Direction once a month
– 36 hrs. supervised pastoral ministry ea. year. – Reading & assignments (est. 20 to 40 hr. per mo.)
Candidate Who?
A man admitted to candidacy for reception of Holy Orders (in this case the permanent diaconate) through the Rite of Candidacy after having been invited by the Bishop. • No expectation of being invited. • Requires consent of married man’s wife. • Preceded by a retreat in August, 2018 • Formalized status (public recognition)
Attend majority of Aspirancy weekends (Sept., 2017 – May, 2018). April & May excluded, but encouraged
ISITFORYOU? (VOCATIONANDDISCERNMENT)
Discernment is the process that helps a man and his family identify whether or not the diaconate is a way of contentment and sustained happiness.
“Feelings of attraction towards the diaconal vocation must be discerned, not immediately confirmed”
Desire is important; but more importantly - what is the root of that desire? Peace that fills your soul and leads you to acts of charity, a more sure faith, and a deeper trust in Christ.
Discernment–tomakedistinctions(from discernere - to separate or cut away)
In order to discern a call to the diaconate, a man must first listen to what he truly loves… He must distinguish between the attraction to “help out” around the parish and the weighty invitation from Christ: “will you allow me to live my servant mysteries over again in your own flesh…” He has to ask himself, “Do I have the capacity to listen for pain in the human heart and respond with relief for that pain from within the heart of the Church?” He must discover what brings true peace to his life and that of his family.
Inquiry: Am I called to at least look into the diaconate / apply?
Aspirancy (step 1): Am I at least called to apply / begin formation?
Aspirancy through Ordination – Continual :
†Am I being drawn in to Christ’s very being for others? †Am I developing the ability to live out Christ’s availability to others? †Where do I spend my time; and when am I most at peace?
† In the popular lifestyle, or in the abundant life Christ promised (cf. Jn 10:10)??
†What are my intellectual and evangelical interests? †What are the Church and others telling me?
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them--yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” (1 Cor. 15:29)