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After
prayer and reflection, if you feel you are called to consider becoming a
deacon, talk with your pastor. His sponsorship is required before
you can begin the first step of the journey.
The journey begins with a year of Aspirancy; a time to discern the
aspirant's readiness and acceptance as a candidate. This is
followed by three years of formation program which has courses in human,
intellectual, spiritual and pastoral courses. There are also field
experiences in hospital, prison or other ministries.
Applicants to the program are men of faith and compassion who have
demonstrated a willingness to serve.
Some of the requirements are:
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Age: 31-62 at time of admission
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Sound moral character
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Initiated into Catholic Church for at
least three years
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If married, be in a stable, canonically
valid marriage for a least five years,
and have full consent of wife.
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If single, be committed to a lifetime of celibacy
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Have a high school or GED diploma
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Reside in Cook or Lake County.
Contact your local pastor if you feel you are called. You may
also obtain more information from:
Diaconate Formation Program
University of St. Mary of the Lake
1000 E. Maple Avenue
Mundelein, Illinois 60060
847-837-4563 (English)
847-837-4556 (Spanish)
Fax: 847-837-4565
http://www.usml.edu
Click on Academic and Formation Programs and then Deacon Formation
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