Deacon Formation Program - Class IXPrograma de Formación de Diáconos - IX Clase
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Welcome! / Bienvenidos!
On this page, you will find information specific for Class IX in our Deacon Formation Program.
En esta página, usted encontrará información específica para la IX Clase en nuestro Programa de Formación Diaconal.
Inquiry / Proceso de Aplicación
Aspirancy --- Aspirantado
Candidacy --- Candidatura
Post-Ordination Formation / Formación Después de la Ordenación -
2021-2022: Inquiry / Proceso de Aplicación
Formation for the (permanent) diaconate is divided into three phases: inquiry, aspirancy, and candidacy. During the inquiry phase, those discerning a possible call to the diaconate begin a period of purposeful reflection on this calling.
INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE
La formación para el diaconado permanente se divide en tres fases: el proceso de aplicación, el aspirantado, y la candidatura. Durante el proceso de aplicación, aquellos que están discerniendo una posible llamada al diaconado comenzarán un periodo de reflexión a esta llamado.Los solicitantes harán una entrevista preliminar con el Director y, si no hay impedimentos para que la solicitud continúe, se entrevistará con el Comité de Admision.
FOLLETO INFORMATIVO
For general information on formation for the diaconate, please see our Deacon Formation Page.
Para obtener información general sobre la formación para el diaoconado, haga clic aquí.
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Class IX
Candidate
Wife's Name
Parish (map)
John Ahlberg Angie St. Joseph, DeWitt Paul Alagna Sue Our Lady of Lourdes, Bettendorf Tom Brooke Jen St. Paul, Davenport John Cooper Kate St. Anthony, Davenport John Hanenburg Cindy St. Ann, Long Grove Jorge Lopez Barb St. Thomas More Trevor Pullinger Jescie St. Paul, Davenport Spencer Sierra Betsy Holy Family, Davenport Matthew Staab Kristina St. Wenceslaus, Iowa City Dennis Uhl Lori St. Mary, Solon Vern Vondera Jeri Our Lady of Victory, Davenport -
Projected Calendar for Class IX (English)
CLASS IX Aspirancy I Aspirancy II Candidacy I Candidacy II Candidacy III *=wives attend 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 August 13* 12-13 10-11 9-10 8-9 September 10 9-10 14-15 13-14 12-13 October 8 14-15 12-13 11-12 10-11 November 12 11-12* 9-10 8-9 14-15 December 10 9-10* 14-15 13-14 12-13 January 13-15* 13-14 11-12* 10-11 9-10 February 11 10-11 8-9 14-15 13-14 March 11 9-10 8-9 14-15 13-14 April 15 (4/9 Easter) 13-14 12-13 4/20 East 11-12 4/5 East 10-11 May 20 (5/14 MD)* 18-19 (12 MD) 17-18* (11 MD) 16-17 (10 MD) 15-16 (5/9 MD) June 10-11 8-9* 14-15 13-14 11-16 (5-day retreat, TBD) July 8* 14 12-13 11-12 10 (ordination) Liturgy Practicum Sat, Nov 4
Sun, Dec 17Sat, Nov 2
Sat, Nov 23
Sun, Dec 1TBD TBD Homiletic Intensive TBD (1 week) -
2022-2024: Aspirancy (English)
The Aspirancy phase of formation for class VIII is scheduled to begin in August 2022. The first year of Aspirancy focuses on prayer and discernment; the second year on beginning academic studies. The Rite of Admission to Candidacy is scheduled to be celebrated at the end of the second year.
2022-2023: Aspirancy I2023-2024: Aspirancy II
ASPIRANCY II HANDBOOK
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2024-2027: Candidacy (English)
While discernment continues, candidacy focuses on the holistic formation of those in the program for diaconal ministry. The intellectual, spiritual, pastoral and human dimensions of preparation for ministry as a deacon are all attended to over these three years.
Next Class: December 14-15
2024-2025: Candidacy I
SCHEDULES
-Calendar
-Hospitality
-Liturgical Ministries
DAILY SCHEDULE (note that this is modified on some weekend)Saturday Sunday 7:30 Arrival Arrival 7:45-8:00 Introduction / Announcements Introduction / Announcements 8:00-9:00 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer 9:00-12:00 Instruction (3) Instruction (3) 12:00-1:00 Lunch Lunch 1:00-3:00 Instruction (2) Instruction (2) 3:00-3:30 Admin. 3:00-5:00 Formation (2) 5:00-6:00 Evening Prayer 6:00-6:45 Mass 6:45-7:30 Dinner 7:30-9:30 Instruction (2)
ASPIRANCY II HANDBOOKCANDIDACY I HANDBOOK PDF MSWord BOOKLIST PDF TAB 2 - Spiritual Director PDF MSWord TAB 3 - Mentor PDF MSWord TAB 4 - Table PDF MSWord TAB 4 - Agreement PDF MSWord TAB 4 - Self-Evaluation PDF MSWord TAB 4 - Supervisor Eval PDF MSWord TAB 7 - Growth Plan PDF MSWord TAB 9B - Pastor PDF MSWord TAB 9C - PCP PDF MSWord TAB 9D - Peer Evaluation PDF MSWord
OTHER HANDBOOKS
-Handbook for Pastors
-Handbook for Spiritual Directors
-Handbooks for Mentors
-Handbook for Pastoral Field Education Supervisors
LITURGY AIDS / AYUDAS PARA LA LITURGIA
-Announcing the Readings / Anunciando las lecturas
-Preparing the Prayer of the Faithful
-Preaching Instructions
2025-2026: Candidacy II
2026-2027: Candidacy III -
Post-Ordination Formation
During the first five years after ordination, those newly-ordained (and their wives) continue to take part in regular gatherings for formation as a community. Beyond the initial three years after ordination, deacons (and their wives) continue to take part in formation events and retreats for the entire diaconal community. Post-Ordination Formation is the responsibility of the Deacon Personnel Director.