Year of Discernment

Called to be the light of the world and salt of the earth,
those chosen by the Diocese of Stockton,
in a spirit of collaborative ministry,
engender the life and ministry of Jesus in the present day.
 
In recognition of this, the Diocese of Stockton
supports and enables through discernment and formation
these leaders to go forth
empowered through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
to do as Jesus mandates: 
to preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
 

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal I: To engage and invite the participants in the Year of Discernment to grow in and take  an active role in their discernment and call to the Diaconate through strengthening their prayer life and establishing relationships with the Pastor, their Parish, their Diocese and beyond.
 
Objectives:

• To focus on the human, spiritual and pastoral dimensions and possibilities of the call
• To provide a wide variety of experiences in learning about their parish, diocese and beyond the parish walls.
• To develop, on a small scale, diaconal identity and the capacity for the leadership through social justice opportunities throughout the year.

 
Goal II: To provide a wide variety of learning experiences geared to growth in their knowledge of the Diocese of Stockton, their parish and beyond the boundaries of their parish.
 
Objectives:

• To include in the program such areas as social justice awareness and a sensitivity to a multi-cultural awareness.
• To engage the participant in an ongoing growth through exploring, observing, learning, and hands on experiences.
• To invite the participants to open their hearts and minds to the wide range needs of the diocese, parish and beyond.