The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests

About this book

Organized into three parts, these guidelines are to assist in developing local programs for the ongoing formation of priests. Part one focuses on the elements or dynamics of ongoing formation that are consistently present throughout priests' lives. Part two is divided into five sections and addresses tasks and dynamics of five key moments of priestly life and ministry-the first years of priesthood, priests in transition, the first pastorate, mid-life, and senior clergy. The final section looks at the formation of an entire presbyterate. The plan is written for bishops, priests, seminary rectors, and those involved in the ongoing formation of priests, some of whom were involved as reviewers in the process of developing the plan.