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Priestly Formation - Pastoral Formation The essence of pastoral ministry is to be inspired by the love of Jesus Christ for His people. It " ...entails the development of skills and competencies that enable priests to serve their people well." (The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests). "The whole training of students should have as its object to make them true shepherds of souls." (Pastores Dabo Vobis # 57). We remember the words of our Lord, Peter do you love me? "Then feed my sheep."
A seminarian aspiring to parish priesthood must have a practical and mature reflection of parish ministry (PDV # 109). The genesis of pastoral training necessarily involves parish based ministries. "When it comes to choosing places and services. the parish should be given particular importance." (PDV # 58). Some of the most prevalent ministries of parish life involve; outreach to sick & homebound, youth ministry, evangelization, and Catholic education & faith formation From Pre-Theology through Second Theology, attention will be given to the placement of seminarians in sites that will offer experience and orientation with these ministries. Such placements may be:
The hope is to foster an awareness of the parish as a place of communion, cooperation in pastoral work, and team ministry (PDV # 59). Skills of pastoral leadership, communication, and management, are integral elements of parish evangelization. These Skills will be topics of consideration for revised plans for learning and assessment forms. The latter two years of pastoral training, beginning the summer after Second Theology, will remain part of the parish internship for ordination. In any case, the primary goal will be to provide the best scenario for pastoral training of the seminarian. |
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Priestly Formation
127 Lake St. Brighton MA 02135 (617) 254-2610