FORMATION
ORDINATION PROCESS
Broadly speaking, formation is that which shapes who we are and how we view the world. When we consider formation for ordained ministry, we are speaking more about an intentional process whereby we are shaped academically, spiritually, and personally in order to live more fully into the demands of ministry. In the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania, this process occurs in community and involves a great number of individuals, all of whom share the privilege of forming effective, transformational leaders for mission. For more information on the formation process in the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania, please click on the pdf below.
Formation for Ordained Ministry
Aspirants' Retreats
Fall 2013
October 11-12
Cathedral of St. Paul, Erie
Lay Ministry and Licensure
Formation to the Vocational Diaconate
Formation for Ordained Ministry
Checklist for Ordination to Vocational Diaconate
Application for Postulancy (Vocational Diaconate)
Template for letter supporting Candidacy (Vocational Diaconate)
Template for letter supporting Postulancy (Vocational Diaconate)
Template for letter supporting Ordination to Vocational Diaconate
Formation to the Priesthood
Formation for Ordained Ministry
Canonical Requirements for Ordination Process
Letter about Local Formation Process
Overview of Local Formation Process
Checklist for Ordination to Priesthood
Template for letter supporting Candidacy (Priesthood)
Template for letter supporting Postulancy (Priesthood)
Template for letter supporting Ordination to Transitional Diaconate