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admission/selection procedures, 183 aspirant stage, 193, 195 candidate stage, 221 discernment of vocation, 178 formation, 151–153 living example of fidelity and indissolubility in marriage, 74 ministry and life of deacons, 44, 46, 48, 49 post-ordination stage, 255–256 presumption of future ordination, avoiding, 243 Rite of Candidacy, 211 Rite of Institution of Acolytes, 246 Rite of Institution of Lectors, 246 Rite of Ordination of Deacons, 249 spiritual life of deacons, 68 support, 100 unmarried/celibate deacons, 153 family life perspective in formation, 144–147 A Family Perspective in Church and Society (USCCB 1998), 145 Fides et Ratio , ch3note38, preface note 38 finances assistance for deacons in need, 100 assistance for persons in formation, 105, ch2norm20 expenses, reimbursement, 103, ch2norm19, ch2note111 professors, equitable compensation/stipends, 292 salaries and benefits, 102, ch2norm18 Social Security, 101, ch2norm17 formation, 112–166. See also aspirant stage; candidate stage; dimensions of formation; organization, structure, and personnel for diaconal formation; post-ordination stage celibate aspirants/candidates, 153–154 discernment and assessment, 161–166, ch3norm10 multi-cultural aspect, 140, 155–156, ch3norm9 ecumenism and interreligious dialogue, 128, 133j., 141e., 159–160 family life perspective, 144–147 financial assistance, 105, ch2norm20