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The word "deacon" means servant. That's their job. They are there to serve. To serve the needs of the Bishops and the priests. And there to serve the needs of the faithful. Deacons are ordained to "Christ the Servant". Priests and Bishops are ordained to "Christ the Head". A deacon's role first and foremost is to serve in those areas of the Church where the Bishops and the priests just don't have the time and energy. . . . So what does the Church look for when we interview candidates for the diaconate formation? We look for someone who is
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- reputable / respectable
- wise / holy
- filled with the Spirit and faith
- already serving his local community in some way, has a service-minded heart
- has raised his children well
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