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

National Directory for Permanent Deacons

at parish level, 254 pastoral care of the newly ordained, 48, ch2norm5 pastoral dimension of formation, 261, ch7note23 programs for newly ordained, 263, ch7norm1 specialized training, 262 spiritual dimension, 258–259 spiritual retreats, 104 transition to active ministry, 48 wives of deacons, 255–256 ability to lead, 126 aspirant stage, 201 candidate stage, 226 habits, 69, 95, ch2norm13, 121 Liturgy of the Hours/Morning and Evening Prayer, 69, 95, ch2norm13, 201a., 259d. post-ordination stage, 259 candidate stage, ch6norm14 doctrinal understanding of diaconate, 23, 33, 41 formation, 120, 128, ch3note46 ministry and life, 63, 85, 86, ch2norm8

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Presbyterorum Ordinis , ch7note11 priests and priesthood as directors of formation, 284

formation personnel requirements, ch8note13 mentors, 7, 293, 304 ordination of permanent deacon to priesthood, 83, ch2norm7 relationship to deacons, 54–58

spiritual directors, 125, ch3norm3 transitional deacons, 56, preface note 1 probation periods for candidates, 239, 240 Profession of Faith, 248, 290

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