Course of Studies for Deacons
Preliminary Formation and Year of Aspirancy
Basic religious formation through Diocesan or other college programs. After admission the aspirant follows a one-year program of discernment and study, prior to the four-year formation program.
Year One
The Study of Theology
Church
Spirituality
Ministry Skills
Christology
Old Testament
Morality
Sacraments
Liturgy Preparations
Spiritual Direction
Knowledge and Participation inthe Pastoral Ministry of the Parish
Year Two
History of Spirituality I
Homiletics I
Ministry Skills I
Psalms
Covenant/Prophecy
Wisdom/Apocalyptic
Church History I
Liturgy of the Hours
Ministry to the Poor
Year Three
New Testament
Grace/Trinity
Synoptic Gospels
Gospel of John
Homiletics II
Christian Social Ethics
Ministry Skills II
Sacraments of Initiation
Code of Canon Law
Rite of Baptism
Obedience
Celibacy
History of Spirituality II
Ministry to the Sick and Aged
Year Four
History of the Catholic Church in America
Rites of Christian Burial
Religion and Culture
Sacrament of Marriage
Critical Life Issues
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Marriage Annulments
The Role of the Deacon in Catechesis and Evangelization
Ecumenical and Interreligious dialogue
Mary and the Church
A three-year post-ordination program follows after deacon ordination.
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