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PASTORAL FORMATION

Pastoral formation is accomplished in a variety of ways, including formation classes, liturgical training, job assignments at the seminary and an apostolic work in the community. Through these experiences the seminarian develops balanced relationships with others and the motivation of pastoral charity. The seminarian learns about the qualities of a servant in formation classes, and demonstrates responsibility and respect of his fellow seminarians by accomplishing weekly job duties in the seminary community.

Liturgical training is conducted at the beginning of the year (September and October), so that the men are prepared to serve Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, and read at all liturgies throughout the year. Seminarians are also cantors at all liturgies.

Each seminarian is also assigned an apostolic work in the local area. Among the apostolic works are visiting patients in a hospital or nursing home, serving in a soup kitchen or food pantry, and accompanying the dying.

Through this pastoral work the seminarian is formed to be like Christ the Good Shepherd, who came to serve.
 

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