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candidate stage, 225–226, ch6norm4 post-ordination stage, 258–259

spiritual directors, 125, ch3norm3, 202, 225, 237, 240 spiritual formation, directors of, 286–287, ch8norm4 spiritual retreats, 104, 212, ch5norm9, 248, ch6norm20, ch6norm22 spirituality aspirant stage, 195 candidacy stage, 225-226 formation of deacons in theology, 133g. ministry and life, 67–71, ch2norm6 vocation, 175 staff for diaconal formation. See organization, structure, and personnel for diaconal formation support, financial. See finances

temporary absence from assignment, 97 theology. See also doctrinal understanding of diaconate aspirant stage, 195, 204 candidate stage, 227, ch6norm5-12 intellectual dimension, 128 pastoral dimension and theological reflection, 142

post-ordination stage, 260 vocation, mystery, 173–176 transitional deacons, 56, preface note 1

Unitatis Redintegratio , ch3note68 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). See also specific publications, committees, and secretariats on clerical attire for deacons, ch2norm12 formation and documents, 128, 133, 158 National Directory , development, 13–14 public media, norms for participation, 87, ch2norm9, ch2note91 universities/colleges and diaconal formation, 274

Vatican II. See Second Vatican Council vocation, 167–189