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ADMISSIONS
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
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AGE: Candidates
must be at least 35 years old at ordination. Candidates may
begin formation at age 31. However, consideration shall be
given to the age of their children. It would be preferable
that the children be able to understand what their father
is undertaking. Married applicants should be in a valid Catholic
marriage for at least five years. Converts to Roman Catholicism
should be practicing Catholics for at least three years. Single
men may be ordained as permanent Deacons at age 25.
APTITUDE:
The Applicant will be required to undergo a 54 question tape
recorded Deacon Perceiver Interview to determine his aptitude
for diaconate ministry.
ACTIVITY:
The applicant should have been involved in parish ministry
for a period of years.
EMPLOYMENT:
Candidates must be employed during the time of formation and
at ordination, or retired with sufficient income. (Permanent
Deacons ordinarily do not get paid for their services).
HEALTH:
A certificate of health from the family doctor and a psychological
examination are required.
EDUCATION:
The equivalent of two years of college or university. Equivalency
tests will be administered if necessary.
VALIDITY:
Proof of Baptism, Confirmation and a valid Catholic marriage.
PARISH:
Must be a resident of the Diocese of St. Catharines and have
the recommendation of his Pastor.
SCANDAL:
The Chaplain of the Formation Program will require of the
man and his wife to disclose if there is any scandal in their
lives that may be detrimental to the acceptance of the Applicant.
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