Guide to Ongoing Formation for Priests (Ascension)

Fraternal Means (nos. 201-202) .................................................. 90 Episcopal Means (nos. 203-205) .................................................. 91

Chapter 6: Pastoral Formation (nos. 206-238) .............................. 93 Markers of the Pastoral Dimension (nos. 210-223) ........................... 95 Freedom for Ministry (nos. 210-213) ........................................... 95 Spiritual Sonship (no. 214) ......................................................... 96 Primacy Given to Salvation of Souls (nos. 215-219) ..................... 97 A Heart Open to All (nos. 220-223) .......................................... 101 Means of Pastoral Formation (nos. 224-238) .................................. 103 Personal Means (nos. 224-229) .................................................. 103 Fraternal Means (nos. 230-232) ................................................ 107 Episcopal Means (nos. 233-238) ................................................ 108 Appendix A. Program for Newly Ordained Priests (nos. 239-259) ..................................................................................... 112 Preliminary Observations (nos. 240-242) ........................................ 112 Part 1: Key Leadership in the Ongoing Formation of the Recently Ordained Priest (nos. 243-249) ........................................ 114 The Diocesan Bishop (no. 244) .................................................. 114 The Pastor (nos. 245-246) ......................................................... 114 The Spiritual Director (no. 247) ................................................ 116 The Mentor (no. 248) ................................................................ 116 The Director (no. 249) .............................................................. 117 Part 2: Key Programming in the Ongoing Formation of the Recently Ordained Priest (nos. 250-258) ........................................ 118 Retreats and Times of Recollection (no. 251) ............................... 118 Priestly Ministry (nos. 234-236) ........................................ 108 Parish Apostolates (no. 237) .............................................. 110 Management (no. 238) ...................................................... 110

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