Bishop and DOV Survey for M.Div. Formation Effectiveness

As the Ordinary or DOV of a Diocese which has received priest-alumni of the Pontifical College Josephinum School of Theology, we ask that you provide us with a confidential evaluation of the general fitness for ministry of Josephinum alumni who were ordained from the following date range 2021-2024.

Human Formation

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1. The ability to respect, care for, and have vigilance over their bodies. (PPF 196)
2. Self-discipline to plan and follow through with tasks. (PPF 183i, 198)
3. Simplicity of life and responsible stewardship. (PPF 183h)
4. Prudent and discerning judgment. (PPF 183b)
5. Solid moral characters with finely developed moral consciences. (PPF 183a, 194, 198)
6. Affective maturity in the domain of human sexuality (chastity). (PPF 185-187)
7. Mature use of social media. (PPF 196, 199)
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9. The capacity to be men of communion and foster fraternity. (PPF 183c, 189)
10. Affective maturity in the domain of relationships. (PPF 195, 198)
11. The ability to be good communicators. (PPF 183d)
12. The ability to work collaboratively. (PPF 183e)

Intellectual Formation

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14. Knowledge of the various theological disciplines. (PPF 321- 347)
15. An ability to uphold the truths of faith by the light of reason. (PPF 292)
16. The ability to write theologically with accuracy and clarity. (PPF 292)
17. A comprehensive understanding of the Word of God and of the Catholic theological Tradition as appropriate to priestly ministry. (PPF 292, 354)
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19. The ability to effectively exercise the Ministry of the Word by proclaiming, explaining, and defending the Catholic faith. (PPF 292)
20. The ability to apply theological learning to spiritual life and to pastoral situations.
21. Fidelity to the Magisterium in their speech and actions. (PPF 291h, 292, 350)

Spiritual Formation

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23. Eucharistic spirituality offering daily Mass (PPF 240), maintaining a habit of daily prayer and meditation in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament (PPF 229h), including spiritual reading (e.g., lectio divina) on a regular basis. (PPF 249)
24. The habit of praying daily the Liturgies of the Hours. (PPF 250)
25. The habit of meeting regularly with their spiritual director. (PPF 259)
26. A habit of regular reception of the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation. (PPF 237)
27. The ability to live the virtue of chaste celibacy, identify common and personal causes of loneliness, and develop healthy responses, in particular by cultivating an improved habit of solitude. (PPF 241)
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29. The ability to embrace simplicity of life. (PPF 241)
30. The ability to recognize and articulate concretely God’s grace active in their lives and in the lives of others. (PPF 239)
31. Growing familiarity with that communio that enriches and deepens their lives with Christ for the sake of others. (PPF 239)
32. The ability to assist others in their spiritual growth through a prayerful familiarity with God’s Word and the spiritual Tradition of the Church. (PPF 240)
33. The ability to communicate a joyful priesthood. (PPF 242)
34. The cultivation of the virtue of obedience with generosity. (PPF 229)

Pastoral Formation

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36. Pastoral competence in hospital settings. (PPF 370k, 370l)
37. Pastoral competence in catholic education. (PPF 359, 370d)
38. Pastoral competence in parochial settings. (PPF 370a-c, 370g, 370h)
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36. Pastoral competence in hospital settings. (PPF 370k, 370l)
37. Pastoral competence in catholic education. (PPF 359, 370d)
38. Pastoral competence in parochial settings. (PPF 370a-c, 370g, 370h)
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40. Sensitivity and prudence in speech and behavior in pastoral settings with people of any age, sex, religious background, culture, and social status. (PPF 377)
41. Prudence in abiding by Safe Environment Guidelines and maintaining proper boundaries. (PPF 377)
42. The ability to think theologically about pastoral issues. (PPF 378)
43. The ability to integrate their study of theology to become an effective homilist and teacher. (PPF 378)
44. The ability to understand, serve, and follow the will of Christ as manifested in persons of competent authority. (PPF 378)
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46. The Human Formation program at the Josephinum has assisted them in becoming the priests that God has called them to be.
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48. The Spiritual Formation program at the Josephinum has assisted these men in becoming the priests that God is calling them to be.
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50. The Intellectual Formation program at the Josephinum has assisted these men in becoming the priests that God is calling them to be.
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52. The Pastoral Formation program at the Josephinum has assisted these men in becoming the priests that God is calling them to be.

Overall Effectiveness of Josephinum Seminary Formation Program

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54. Overall, how would you rate the formation program at the Josephinum School of Theology for your priests?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, which helps us to improve the formation program at the Josephinum!