Character Reference Form For Applicants For The Permanent Diaconate Page 7

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Diocese of Achonry
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Permanent Diaconate Character Reference Form
to reach decisions in a mature way. He should also be tactful and must be able
to keep confidences in a professional manner. In other daily aspects of work, he
will be required to relate to individuals and groups of different ages, outlooks
and abilities in a variety of circumstances; he should, therefore, be an
approachable person and be able to communicate effectively. If he shows
marked signs of being impatient, over-critical, very nervous, judgmental or
easily offended, his effectiveness may be impaired.
A permanent deacon will spend time working with vulnerable persons, at times
in an unsupervised capacity. It is of crucial importance that he be entirely
trustworthy in this. If you have any doubts regarding his suitability in this
matter, please indicate this.
3, Working with Others
Permanent deacons need to work well with other people. They will almost
always be part of a team, working closely with a parish priest and any other
assistants he may have.
4. Leadership
Permanent deacons must be good leaders. They need to have the ability to help
others develop their gifts and be able to lead by word and example. They will be
required to exercise authority wisely and to respond in a mature way to the
authority of others, particularly of the parish priests with whom they will be
working most closely.
5. Coping with change
Permanent diaconate calls for flexibility in attitudes of mind and an openness to
respond generously to change and the pressures that ministry brings. At the
same time however, due to the life-long commitment involved in being a
permanent deacon, the applicant should be a person of stable character and
temperament.
6. Health
Although the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination,
please indicate any medical conditions of his of which you are aware. Please
indicate if, so far as you are aware, he suffers from any kind of substance
dependency.

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