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CONTENTS

V. The Assessment of Candidates — 124 VI. Scrutinies for Institution into the Ministries of Lector and Acolyte and Ordination to the Diaconate — 128 Norms — 133 Chapter Seven Post-Ordination Stage of Diaconal Formation I. Introduction — 139 II. The Dimensions of Formation in the Post-Ordination Stage — 140 III. Additional Considerations — 144 IV. Diocesan Organization for Post-Ordination Stage Formation — 146 Norms — 148 Chapter Eight Organization, Structure, and Personnel for Diaconal Formation III. The Role of the Diocesan Bishop in Diaconate Formation — 153 IV. Recruitment and Preparation of Formation Personnel — 154 V. Aspirant/Candidate Formation Personnel — 155 VI. Advisory Structures for Aspirant and Candidate Stages of Formation — 160 VII. Post-Ordination Formation Personnel — 162 VIII. Post-Ordination Advisory Structures — 163 Norms — 165 I. Organization — 150 II. Structures — 151

Conclusion Index — 170 Scriptural Index — 191