The National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and the Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States (Ascension)

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Expectations 291 Each professor is expected to do the following:

a. Submit a course outline and list of required textbooks. b. Participate in the assessment of aspirants or candidates for their con tinuance in the formation process and eventual readiness for ordina tion to the diaconate. c. Be available for student consultation, providing feedback to them on their achievements as well as further development needed. d. Submit a written assessment of the student’s level of achievement in the course, as well as any area that may require further growth. e. Participate whenever possible in the formation community’s life and prayer, discussions, and in-service programming. f. Be familiar with and experienced in adult learning processes and a family perspective in class preparation, presentation, and assignment. a. An orientation to the following: i. The dimensions in diaconal formation: the formation process, including philosophy, mission, formation goals, and doctrinal understanding of the identity and mission of deacons ii. The personal, ministerial, and academic background of current aspirants, candidates, and deacons b. In-service programming that includes the following: i. Vatican documents on deacon formation, such as Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons and Directory for the Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons ; the Instruction on Cer tain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of Priest ii. The National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States 292 Professors should expect assistance from the director of formation in the following areas:

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