Program of Priestly Formation 6th edition

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of the ‘coordinator of intellectual formation,’ the formators shall ensure the cooperation of the professors and other experts, and shall meet regu larly with them, in order to address teaching-related matters, so as to promote more effectively the integral formation of the seminarians.” 511 It is important that the rector and the coordinator of intellectual formation ensure that intellectual coursework is understood by all members of the seminary community as formation and that it is seen as an element inte gral to the other dimensions of formation; it is not the only or even the primary dimension of formation. In the case of collaborative seminaries, the coordinator of intel lectual formation coordinates the academic work of the seminarians at the affiliated college or university. The coordinator of intellectual formation, a priest, who can also be the academic dean, normally should possess a terminal degree, and he assists the rector in intellectual formation, including the hiring and devel opment of professors. The coordinator of intellectual formation may be assisted by a registrar, who is responsible for maintaining the academic records of students. Coordinator of Pastoral Formation The coordinator of pastoral formation must always be a priest. He assists the rector in the pastoral formation of seminarians. This priest coordinates the pastoral activities of seminarians, so that they engage effectively in pastoral programs, reflect on their work, and gain deeper insight into the mission of the Church. The coordinator provides an evaluation of the seminarians’ work, calling attention to their strengths and to their potential for general and specialized ministries. The coordinator provides adequate pastoral supervision for the seminarians, including the orientation and training of adjunct field 453. 454. 455. 456. 457. 458.

511 Ratio Fundamentalis , no. 141.