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of pastoral charity. The entire journey of formation must never be reduced to a single aspect to the detriment of others, but it must always be an integrated journey of the disciple called to priesthood.” 53 Community is an integral aspect of formation. 54 The gift of vocation appears in a Christian community; it is fostered and developed in the seminary community, with a view to serving the People of God in the community of the presbyterate. 55 The community of formators serves as a living model for the wider seminary community by “sharing a common responsibility, with due regard to the duties and the office entrusted to each member.” 56 Finally, the missionary aspect of formation emerges from the ecclesial dimension of the ministerial priesthood, directed toward the growth of the Church. “Formation is clearly missionary in character. Its goal is participation in the one mission entrusted by Christ to His Church, that is evangelization, in all its forms.” 57

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