The Formation Program Format:
Classes will be conducted in the Warsaw, IN area for four years. Each year consists of two trimesters per year of lecture and on-line learning. Each trimester will consist of twelve (12) Saturday lecture classes and some on-line distance learning classes. The summer trimester will consist of 8 weeks of pastoral work and vacation. Classes will be taught at college graduate level with significant homework. Class attendance and pastoral assignments are mandatory. Wives are encouraged to attend the classes. In addition to the weekend classes there will be some workshops, annual retreats, and meetings that must be attended.
Program Cost:
The diocese covers the cost of the program. Participants are expected to pay for their transportation costs to and from program classes, events and other incidental costs.
Classes will be conducted in the Warsaw, IN area for four years. Each year consists of two trimesters per year of lecture and on-line learning. Each trimester will consist of twelve (12) Saturday lecture classes and some on-line distance learning classes. The summer trimester will consist of 8 weeks of pastoral work and vacation. Classes will be taught at college graduate level with significant homework. Class attendance and pastoral assignments are mandatory. Wives are encouraged to attend the classes. In addition to the weekend classes there will be some workshops, annual retreats, and meetings that must be attended.
Program Cost:
The diocese covers the cost of the program. Participants are expected to pay for their transportation costs to and from program classes, events and other incidental costs.