Guide to Ongoing Formation for Priests

Episcopal Means (nos. 203-205) ......................................................... 77 Chapter 6: Pastoral Formation (nos. 206-238)...................................79 Markers of the Pastoral Dimension (nos. 210-223)..............................80 Freedom for Ministry (nos. 210-213) ..................................................... 80 Spiritual Sonship (no. 214) .................................................................. 82 Primacy Given to Salvation of Souls (nos. 215-219) ............................... 82 A Heart Open to All (nos. 220-223) ................................................... 86 Means of Pastoral Formation (nos. 224-238).......................................88 Personal Means (nos. 224-229) . .......................................................... 88 Fraternal Means (nos. 230-232) ...........................................................91 Episcopal Means (nos. 233-238) ......................................................... 92 Priestly Ministry (nos. 234-236)............................................................92 Parish Apostolates (no. 237).................................................................93 Management (no. 238).........................................................................93 Appendix A. Program for Newly Ordained Priests (nos. 239-259).....95 Preliminary Observations (nos. 240-242).............................................95 Part 1: Key Leadership in the Ongoing Formation of the Recently Ordained Priest (nos. 243-249).........................................................96 The Diocesan Bishop (no. 244) . .......................................................... 97 The Pastor (nos. 245-246) ................................................................... 97 The Spiritual Director (no. 247) . ......................................................... 98 The Mentor (no. 248) ......................................................................... 98 The Director (no. 249) ........................................................................ 99 Part 2: Key Programming in the Ongoing Formation of the Recently Ordained Priest (nos. 250-258).........................................................99 Retreats and Times of Recollection (no. 251) ...................................... 100 Attention to Physical Health and Emotional Well-Being (nos. 252-253)...............................................100 Pastoral and Human Formation (nos. 254-255) ..................................101 Special Consideration (no. 256) ......................................................... 103 Orientation for Pastors and Mentors (nos. 257-258) . .......................... 103