Candidate Questionnaire - Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Self-Evaluation and Assignment Questionnaire for Candidates Approaching Ordination

Step 1 of 3

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Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Parish(Required)

Pastor(Required)

Geographic Parish (if different from above; name, city)(Required)

Part I Self-Evaluation

For each “dimension,” read the preliminary information before answering the question.

Human Dimension

The human dimension enables the minister to be a bridge and not an obstacle for others in their encounter with Jesus Christ and His Church. Accordingly, candidates are nurtured and encouraged to develop human qualities and virtues to permit them to enjoy the trust of the community, to commit themselves with serenity to the pastoral ministry, and to facilitate community and dialogue.

(1) Briefly describe aspects of the human dimension that you consider personal strengths (75 words or less).(Required)

(2) Indicate one or two aspects of the human dimension where you need further growth (75 words or less).(Required)

(3) How does your marriage reflect the spousal relationship of Christ and His Church? (200 words or less).(Required)

Spiritual Dimension

Configured sacramentally to Christ the Servant, a deacon’s spirituality must be grounded in the attitudes of Christ. These include simplicity of heart, total giving of self and disinterest for self, humble, generous love for all, especially those who are poor, suffering, and/or most needy, and the choice of a lifestyle characterized by sharing and detachment from worldly comforts. This diaconal spirituality is nourished by the Eucharist, which characterizes the ministry of the deacon. A diaconal spirituality is conditioned by participation in the apostolic ministry and should be marked by openness to God’s Word, to the Church, and to the world. The fundamental spiritual attitude should be one of openness to this Word contained in revelation, as preached by the Church, celebrated in the liturgy, and lived out in the lives of God’s people. The attainment of an interior spiritual maturity requires an intense prayer and sacramental life.

(1) Briefly describe aspects of the spiritual dimension that you consider personal strengths (75 words or less).(Required)

(2) What, if anything, is still lacking in your prayer life? (200 words or less).(Required)

(3) How, if at all, is a deacon's spirituality unlike everyone else's? (200 words or less).(Required)

Intellectual Dimension

The commitment to study, which takes up no small part of the time of those preparing for the diaconate, is not in fact an external and secondary dimension of human, Christian, spiritual, and vocational growth. In reality, through study, especially the study of theology, the future deacon assents to the Word of God, grows in his spiritual life, and prepares himself to fulfill his pastoral ministry.

(1) With no or minimal citation, sum up salvation history. Your summary should include mention of these terms: creation, sin, covenant, and salvation, as well as key personages (200 words or less).(Required)

(2) In one paragraph, sum up what you understand to be happening to you when you receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders (75 words or less).(Required)

(3) Vatican II teaches that God does not save us merely as individuals, without bond or link to to one another, but as a people, or even a family (Lumen Gentium, no. 9). How, if at all, does this teaching apply to the role of the deacon? (200 words or less).(Required)

Pastoral Dimension

The pastoral dimension in diaconal formation should strengthen and enhance the exercise of the prophetic, priestly, and servant-leadership functions—deriving from his baptismal consecration—already lived and exercised by the participant in diaconal formation. Deacon candidates should be prepared to proclaim the Christian message and teach it, to lead and guide others in communal celebrations of liturgical prayer, and to embody Christian service marked by charity and justice. The demonstration of pastoral skills is a crucial element in the assessment of fitness for ordination. Calling to mind that as a deacon a man will serve the Church through ministries of the Word, Liturgy, and Charity/Justice, the qualities to be developed and demonstrated for these tasks include: a spirit of pastoral responsibility and servant-leadership; generosity and perseverance; creativity; respect for ecclesial communion and “appropriate channels” of communication and authority; and filial obedience to the bishop.

(1) Briefly describe aspects of the pastoral dimension that you consider personal strengths (75 words or less).(Required)

(2) How as a deacon will you bear witness to "Eucharistic Amazement"? (200 words or less).(Required)

(3) As a newly ordained deacon, you are asked by extended family members why the Church is so inflexible and old fashioned in her teachings, especially in the area of human sexuality. You have a few days to prepare a pastoral, conversational response. What would you tell them? (200 words or less).(Required)

(4) What pastoral assignments/ministries are you most passionate about? Why? (200 words or less).(Required)

Part II Assignment Questionnaire

The Archbishop's decision to assign me to my home (i.e., registered) parish would be(Required)

5 definitely my preference

1 definitely not my preference

The Archbishop's decision to assign me to a parish in my pastoral region other than my home parish would be(Required)

5 definitely my preference

1 definitely not my preference

Any comment regarding the last two questions, including specific parish(es) where you would request to be assigned if not your home parish.

Rate your possible interest in the following ministries.

Prison/Jail(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Hospital(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Nursing Home(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Poverty Relief(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Hispanic(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Deaf(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Catechist Training(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Hospice(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Inner City(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Rural(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

MC for Archbishop(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Deacon Advisory Board(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Social Justice(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Marriage/Family Life(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Tribunal(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Stewardship(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Youth(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Young Adult Ministry(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Evangelization(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Diaconal Formation(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Deacon Circle Facilitator(Required)

strong no

mild no

indifferent

mild yes

strong yes

Identify any other ministerial interests not already mentioned.

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