Diocesan Handbook

Forming Worthy Fellow Workers

In the summer of 2009 seminarians of the Diocese of Wichita gathered for evenings of formation to produce  handbook to guide their formation as a seminarian of the Diocese of Wichita. This handbook  serves as a guide to their formation.  It is based upon the promises a seminarian may one day make when ordained to the diaconate and priesthood. Click here for a copy of the document.

Seminarian Summer Formation

Summer break for seminarians for the Diocese of Wichita is comprised of two essential components: formation and work.  Formation: The seminarians of the diocese meet on various occasions for opportunities of fraternity, fun, and prayer. Work: College candidates are gainfully employed during the summer months, while theologians learn about Hispanic Ministry, engage in pastoral ministry in various institutions in the diocese, or receive a pastoral placement in a parish.  Following is a calendar of this summer's formation opportunities.

SEMINARIANS: Subscribe and Download this calendar To RSVP for Christmas break plans,  click here. To RSVP for Summer Work/Ministry click here. To RSVP for this summer's events,  click here.

Summer Evaluations As our seminarians engage in work, study, or pastoral ministry during the summer months, they must continue the growth experienced during the academic year in seminary formation.  A man must continue his formation by leading a life of prayer, work, and study.  As a part of their summer formation, seminarians of the Diocese of Wichita will complete evaluations which are shared with the Bishop, the Director of Vocations, and seminaries. The Report on the Apostolic Visitation of seminaries, December 2008 notes that seminarians should be supervised, especially during extended times away from seminary.  Your part of this evaluation process is invaluable.  Thank you for helping with this part of the formation of our men. For copies of the evaluations, accompanying letters, and instructions, please click on appropriate link on the menu items on the left.

Placement	Evaluations Required
	Pastor Evaluation	Supervisor Evaluation	Self-Evaluation
Deacon	X		X
Pastoral Placement	X	X	X
Spanish Study		X	X
Secular Employment	X	X	X
Living at Newman University		X	X
Totus Tuus		X	X
New Men			X

Spanish Immersion

In the summer we sponsor a Spanish Immersion Program for seminarians in Pittsburg, Ks in cooperation with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and Pittsburg State University.  This program contains academic, pastoral and spiritual components.  In addition to learning Spanish in the classroom, seminarians engage in an apostolate of ministry and are trained in Hispanic ministry by ministering to people in our local Church - those whom they are called to one day serve.  Below is a calendar of formation for next summer.

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