Putting it Together: Continuing to Build a Celibacy Formation Program

Product Description

Overview

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., uses the concepts introduced in the Living Celibacy series to explore how to structure a program for celibacy formation and evaluate progress in celibate living. Designed especially for formation personnel, this presentation is part two of Introducing a Comprehensive Model for Celibacy Formation, presented at the 2015 Conference on Human Formation.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Explore a developmental approach to forming candidates for priesthood and religious life;
2. Identify formation goals and benchmarks to direct and evaluate progress in formation for celibacy; and
3. Establish a trajectory for ongoing formation post-ordination or profession.

Who Should Participate

Those involved in vocations, formation, or clergy and ministry personnel needs.

Reflection Questions

Questions for reflection and discussion prior to the learning session are provided below.

1. What are the key indicators for healthy celibate living?
2. What have I seen as significant indicators that a candidate should discontinue in formation?
3. How could my own preparation for celibacy have been improved?