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CONTENTS

V. The Obligations and Rights of Deacons — 49 Norms — 57 Chapter Three Dimensions in the Formation of Deacons I. Introduction — 65 II. Dimensions of Formation — 65 III. Additional Considerations — 79 IV. Assessment: Integrating the Four Dimensions in Formation Programming — 87

Norms — 89 Chapter Four Vocation, Discernment, and Selection

I. Promotion and Recruitment — 94 II. The Mystery of Vocation — 96 III. The Discernment of the Call — 97 IV. Admission and Selection Procedures — 99 V. Admission into the Aspirant Stage of Formation — 102 Norms — 103 Chapter Five Aspirant Stage of Diaconal Formation I. Introduction — 106 II. The Dimensions of Formation in the Aspirant Stage — 108 III. Assessment for Nomination into the Candidate Stage of Formation — 112 IV. The Rite of Admission to Candidacy — 113 Norms — 114 Chapter Six Candidate Stage of Diaconal Formation I. Introduction — 117 II. The Length of the Candidate Stage of Formation — 117 III. Formation Environments — 118 IV. The Dimensions of Formation in the Candidate Stage — 120