BRIDGING THE SPIRITUAL AND THE SECULAR OPEN TO HIS CALL I’M A The Church needs servant leaders. The Church As a deacon, you are a member of the needs deacons. If you think God may be calling you clergy. At the same time, you continue in your to this ministry, now’s the time to explore that interest. chosen professional and family roles. Our current DEACON, Talk with us, and talk with God, to see if one day deacons represent all walks of life including doctors, you, too, can say, “I’m a deacon.” police officers, mechanics, teachers and more. Your experiences give you the insight to work closely with AND A... both priests and laity.
COMMITTED FOR A LIFETIME Once ordained, you are always a deacon, with opportunities for continuing formation. Deacons typically receive both parish and diocesan assignments. There is no pay for this role, although Contact: you may receive tuition assistance and keep stipends Deacon John Ebel for presiding at sacramental rites. Director, Office for Diaconate Formation 414-758-2212 | [email protected] FROM DISCERNMENT TO FORMATION
The first steps toward the diaconate focus on learning more about this vocation and determining whether you are called. You, and your wife, if you are married, join in discussions, classes and prayer as you explore your interest.
If you choose to apply to the program, you complete a thorough screening process. Those who are admitted can begin formation at age 31 or older, with ordination no earlier than age 35. The four-year program covers the theological, pastoral, spiritual and human dimensions of formation at a college level. “WHERE LOVE BECOMES SERVICE”
I’M A DEACON, AND A I’M A DEACON, I’M A DEACON, I’M A DEACON, I’M A DEACON, I’M A DEACON, CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC AND A AND A DOCTOR AND A DAD AND A POLICE OFFICER AND A TEACHER PHILANTHROPIC “I knew God had a purpose for “This ministry lets people who “I couldn’t be a permanent “It’s all about listening for God’s “The program does a very ADVENTURER me, and I had to find it.” feel God is calling them bring deacon without the support of call and responding to it.” good job of preparing you.” “If people keep telling their faith to the workplace.” my wife.” Deacon Jorge Zúñiga you that you should be a Deacon Dean Collins Deacon Allen Olson St. Roman Parish deacon, explore that!” Deacon Dave Grambow, M.D. Deacon Dave Young Mother of Good Counsel Parish Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Lumen Christi Parish Holy Angels Parish Deacon Gary Nosacek SS. Peter & Paul Parish
ORDAINED FOR SERVICE
Picture yourself as an ordained deacon—assisting the Archbishop in his pastoral service: = Preaching and proclaiming the Gospel = Presiding at baptisms, marriages, funerals and blessings = Reaching out to people who are poor, sick, homebound or in jail Through your ministry of the Word, sacraments and charity, you present the face of Christ to the world.