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Introduction
This is an outline of the topics covered when I was in Deacon Formation program. The Deacon Formation program in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is always looking for ways to improve an already outstanding program of academic instruction, spiritual development, and practical pastoral experience.
Please note the Archdiocese now has an "Aspirancy Year." To see the current requirements click here.
Course Topics
| Year 1 - 09/98-08/99 |
| Topic |
Required Reading |
| Orientation |
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| Intro to Scripture |
Reading the Old Testament - An Introduction (1984), Boadt |
| Revelation/Faith |
Experience of God - An Invitation to do Theology (1981), Lane |
| God/Creation |
Systematic Theology - Roman Catholic Perspective (1991), Fiorenza |
| Creation/Sin |
| Grace |
| Theology of Hope |
Visions of a Future (1990), Hayes |
| Theological Reflection (8-12 pages integrating the above topics) |
| Day of Recollection |
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| Professional Ethics |
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| Spirituality |
New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality (1993), Downey |
| History of Spirituality |
Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition (1985), Aumann |
| Genesis |
Genesis (1998), Wansbough
Bible Companion, The (1998), Witherup |
| Mark |
Gospel of Mark, (NAB) |
| Exodus |
Go Out and Meet God: A Commentary on Exodus (1998), Ashby |
| Matthew |
Gospel of Matthew (1997), Senior |
| Luke/Acts | Gospel of Luke/Acts of the Apostels (NAB) |
| Theological Reflection |
The Art of Theological Reflection (1998), Killen, Patricia O'Connell |
| Begin Spiritual Direction & Summer Internship - Catholic Charities Project Aware |
| Theological Reflection on Internship (2 pages)
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| Year 2 - 09/99-08/00 (Internship - St. Joseph Catholic Community) |
| Topic |
Required Reading |
| Letters of Paul |
Paul and His Letters (1988), Keck |
| Weekend Retreat |
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| Christology |
Christology: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study of Jesus (1995),
O'Collins
The Virginal Conception & Bodily Resurrection of Jesus (1973), Brown
Consider Jesus - Waves of Renewal in Christology (1990), Johnson |
| Ecclesiology I |
The Ecclesiology of Vatican II, Cardinal Ratzinger
Some Aspects of the Church as Understood as Communion (1992),
Cardinal Ratzinger
The Church We Believe In (1988), Sullivan
Lumen Gentium (1963), Vatican II |
| John |
Gospel & Epistles of John (1988), Brown |
| Integrative Question (10 pages - Images related to "Christ and the Church
as the building of God's kingdom" |
| Liturgy |
A Brief History of Christian Worship (1993), White
Sacramental Theology: A General Introduction, Osborne |
| Sacramentology/Orders |
| Baptism/Marriage |
Eucharistic Celebration: The Source and Summit of Faith (1994), Adam
Sacred Mysteries: Sacramental Principles and Liturgical Practice (1995),
Smolarski
Permanent Deacons in the United States: Guidelines On Their
Formation and Ministry, (NCCB) |
| Eucharist |
| Acolyte Training |
| Installed as Lector and Acolyte on March 11, 2000 |
| Pastoral Theology |
Finding God in All Things (1999), Barry |
| Church History |
A Concise History of the Catholic Church (1990), Bokenkotter, Thomas |
| Integrative Question (10 pages on the word "Journey" as part of our Sacramental Life) |
| Preaching Workshop |
Fulfilled in Your Hearing (1999), NCCB |
| Liturgical Workshop | |
| Summer Internship - Frederick Ozanam House |
| Year 3 - 09/00-06/01 (Internship - St. Joseph Catholic Community) |
| Topic |
Required Reading |
| Fundamental Ethics |
Character, Choices & Community (1998), Connors |
| Weekend Retreat | |
| Life Ethics |
An Introduction to Bioethics (1979), Shannon |
| Social Ethics |
Doing Faith Justice - An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought
(1991), Kammer, S.J. |
| Ecumenism |
Directory for the Application of the Principles and
Norms of Ecumenism 1993, Pontifical Council |
| Preaching on Sundays, Daily, Baptism, Weddings, Funerals (Critique of 3 Homilies) |
| Candidacy Mass on December 9, 2000 |
| Integrative Question (10 pages total on four Pastoral Case Studies) |
| Mary/Saints |
In Search of Mary: The Woman and the Symbol (1996), Cunneen |
| Wisdom/Prophets |
Introduction to Wisdom Literature (1986)
Amos, Hosea, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, (1986) |
| American Catholicism |
The Roman Catholic in America (1996), Carey |
| Helping Relationships |
How to be an Adult (1991), Richo
Pastoral Counseling & Personality Disorders (1994), Vaughan, S.J. |
| Canon Law |
Papal & Curial Pronouncement: Their significance in Light of the 1983 Code of Canon Law (1990)
Canonical Requirements of Parents in Cases of Infant Baptism According to the 1983 Code (1986)
Denial of Access to the Sacraments (1990)
Annulment: The Wedding That Was (1999), Foster, J.C.D.
The Pastoral Companion (1995) Huels, J.C.D. |
| Communications Workshop |
On Writing Well, Zinsser |
| Paper on Readiness for Orders (12-14 pages) |
| Canonical Retreat, April 30 - May 4, 2001 - Fr. Frederick Annie |
| Liturgical Practicum | |
| Called to Orders on May 6, 2001 by His Emminance Cardinal William Keeler |
| Ordained to the Deaconate on June 23, 2001 by His Emminance Cardinal William Keeler |
Other Recommended Reading by topic
Canon Law/Catechism
- Canon Law : Letter & Spirit : A Practical Guide to Sheehy, Gerard the Code of Canon Law (1996)
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994) -- Ratzinger, Joseph Cardinal
Ecclesiology
Church Documents
- The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
General
- Church as Communion (1986) -- Kasper, Walter
Fundamental/Systematic Theology
- Dictionary of Fundamental Theology (1994) -- Latourelle, Rene
- Maker of Heaven and Earth (1985) -- Gilkey, Langdon ($32)
Homiletics
- Homiletics and Pastoral Review
Prayer
- Liturgy of the Hours (1975) -- Mahooney, James P.
Scripture
Church Documents
- Divino afflante Spiritu (On promoting biblical studies - 1943) -- Pius XII
- Interpretation of the Bible in the Church (1993) -- John Paul II
- Providentissimus Deus (On the Study of Holy Scripture - 1893) -- Leo XIII
General
- New American Bible (1970) -- O'Boyle, Partrick Cardinal
- New Revised Standard Version (1993) -- Pilarczyk, Most Rev. Daniel
- Biblical Exegesis and Church Doctrine Brown, Raymond (OOP)
- Critical Meaning of the Bible (1981) -- Brown, Raymond
- Harper's Bible Commentary (1988) -- Mays, James L.
- New Jerome Biblical Commentary (1990) -- Brown, Raymond
Specific Books of the Bible
- Gospel of Luke, Vol. 28 (1981) -- Fitzmyer, Joseph
- Acts of the Apostles, Vol. 5 (1992) -- Johnson, Luke T.
Subscriptions
- Bible Today (1-800-858-5450) -- Liturgical Press
Spirituality
- Handbook of Catholic Spirituality (1995) -- Fiorenza, Francis Schussler
Spiritual Direction
- Care of Mind, Care of Soul (1992) -- May, Gerald G.
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