ProcessSteps to BiVocational Priesthood

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Process/Steps to Bi-Vocational Priesthood
Revised 2005
Six Semesters of Training
Various levels of entry depending on
experience and training
(Fall/Spring for 3 years)
2nd Year
3rd Year
1st Year
4th Year
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Lay Vicar as Head of Congregation (with a
mentor)
Interview with Executive for Ministry
Transitional Deacon as Head of Congregation
(with a mentor)
Lay Vicar as Head of Congregation (with a
mentor)
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Academic Track Iona School for Ministry
Academic Track Iona School for Ministry
Participates in Intern Group
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Academic Track Iona School for Ministry
If not approved, return to other ministries
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Application for Ordination
Evaluation by Examining Chaplains
Evaluated and recommended for candidacy by the
Committee for Bi-vocational Priests and Iona
School for Ministry
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Final evaluation by Committee for Bi-vocational
Priests and Iona School for Ministry
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First evaluation by Committee for Bi-vocational
Priests.
Interview with Standing Committee
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Interview with Standing Committee
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Interview with Standing Committee
If approved, applies for Postulancy. Continues
Discernment
Ordination to priesthood
If approved, applies for Candidacy
If approved, ordained to Transitional
Diaconate
If not approved, return to other ministries
If not approved, return to other ministries