August 2020
Deacon candidates and supervisors, and Formation Panels, may find Formation for Ministry - Ministry of Deacon in the UCA, a helpful resource.
Since the renewal of the diaconate, there have been issues with formation of Deacon candidates, and especially the lack of specificity for diaconal ministry. The document 'Standards for Theological Education and Formation Phase 2', there is tremendous flexibility and it is important for Deacon candidates and their supervisors recognise they are 'co-drivers' with the Formation Panel and faculty in deciding what content and courses will be part of the formation for diaconal ministry.
