DIACONATE FORMATION PROGRAM
PRE-FORMATION PROGAM

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To ensure the quality and growth of the Diaconate in the Diocese of Springfield, a Pre-Formation Program was established. Through the program’s process of spiritual development and lay ministry courses, potential candidates for ordination gain an increased awareness and better understanding of their responsibility to serve. The program provides men an opportunity to spiritually discern the vocation to serve and an opportunity to grow in their knowledge of the Church prior to formally applying to the Diaconate Formation Program. The Church is constantly being faced with new challenges and the Diaconate plays a major role in helping to meet and fulfill these challenges. If you find you would like to learn more after reading the information on these web pages, it is recommended that you attend an information session on the Pre-Formation Program. Call or write the Diaconate Office and ask that your name be added to the Pre-Formation mailing list and a notice of the next meeting will be mailed to you. Diaconate Office 65 Elliot Street Springfield, Ma 01105 413-452-0674 email: Diaconate@diospringfield.org