CCLV REPORT2013

MIDWEST ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS

Rev. W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D.Executive Director

Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations

CCLV REPORT2013

MIDWEST ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS

Power Point Available @www.usccb.org/priestlyformation

CCLV Committee / Secretariat

Bishop Michael Burbidge takes over the Committee from Archbishop Carlson this November

Fr. John Guthrie, CCLV Associate Director

CCLV Committee / Secretariat 2013-2016 Priorities

Implement Preaching the Mystery of Faith Revision of USCCB Guidelines on International

Pastoral Ministers CCLV Statement on Psychology & Admissions Annual Themes for Ongoing Formation of Priests

2014: Sacrament of Penance Renewal of National Directory (2014) Renewal/Revision of PPF (2015) Culture of Vocations

Youth, Campus, Young Adult Ministry/Ministers Increase Ethnic Diversity in Ordination/Profession

Classes

CCLV Seminar for Teachers of Homiletics

www.usccb.org/homiletic

Church Documents

Homiletic Resources for USCCB & Holy See “Theme Sundays”

Training Keynote Addresses / Panel

Discussion from CCLV Seminar Workshop podcasts

Other Resources

2013 Ordination Survey

Youth involvement in Church is critical for vocations;

Low encouragement reported from youth/young adult/ campus ministers;

Underrepresentation of Hispanic/Latinos and strong representation of Asians. (67/15/10)

Age: average 35.5, median 32 26% have college debt; average $20,000

2013 Ordination Survey

CCLV Guidelines on the Use of Psychology inSeminary Admissions

• Shorter version than originally anticipated (8-10 pages)

• Psychology section is complete

• Canonical and civil law material in process

• Anticipating a March 2014 release

Program of Priestly Formation

Program of Priestly Formation, 5th edition, expires November 2015

Consultation has begun with key constituencies NCDVD NACS MATS FSSD Rectors

New CCLV Committee will make a recommendation to the body of Bishops in early 2015

From Catholic Education to Clergy: Change in competence could be a factor

CCLV 2013 Seminary Survey

Liturgical and Spiritual Formation

CCLV 2012 Seminary Survey

Fr. John Crossin, OSFS, Executive Director,

Secretariat for Ecumenism and Interreligious Affairs