Contents
Introduction
1. Understanding the Process of Formation
The Stages of Priestly Formation
Four Dimensions of Formation
Four Characteristics of Formation
General Principles of Formation
A Christocentric and Trinitarian Spirituality
The Context(s) of Formation
The Formator
Two Forms of Accompaniment
What is Formation Advising?
Accompaniment: A Caring Approach
Attachments
What are the Essential Skills of Accompaniment?
Intercultural Communication
Accompanying Seminarians throughout the Year
Formation Issues throughout the Four Years of Formation
3. Formation Advising and the Gift of Accompaniment
Introducing a Seminarian to Formation Advising
Accompaniment: Getting to Know a Seminarian
Accompaniment: Understanding His Vocation Story and His Call to Chaste Celibacy
Accompaniment: Human Formation Issues
Accompaniment: Priestly Ministry Skill Development
Accompaniment: Discipleship and Conformity to Christ the Shepherd and Servant
Conclusion
4. Forming of the Heart and the Imagination
Deeper Listening: The Heart and the Imagination
The Deep World Within
Implications for Formation
Accompaniment and Deep Listening
5. The Power of Participation
Fostering a Growth Mindset
The Practice of Regular Reflection
Preparing for Formation Advising Meetings
Formation Goal Setting Process
Reflection on Pastoral Practice
Reflection on Preaching
The Annual Seminarian Self-Evaluation
Conclusion
6. Evaluations
Bias in the Evaluation Process
Fall Review
Pre-Evaluation Conversation
Guiding the Seminarian’s Self-Evaluation
Writing the Seminarian’s Annual Evaluation
Faculty Evaluation Style Sheet
Sample Evaluation
More Sample Evaluations
Selected Bibliography
Index