During his formation, from entrance into Dunwoodie until Ordination to Priesthood, each seminarian will participate in a series of three day workshop. The purpose of the workshops is to complement and bridge the spiritual, academic, and apostolic phases of seminary formation. Workshops will be conducted prior to each semester and will feature recognized professionals or instructors in each respective field. No credits will be awarded for these workshops which will be held at the Seminary and in other locations as needs require. A view of the varieties of approaches being utilized in today's Church to deepen the faith of churchgoers and to attract the alienated and non-churched.
Special attention is given to work among Hispanic, African-American, and Asian communities.
An in-depth look at the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, its theology and practical implementation in the parish. How to detect abuse, the legal and counseling obligations of a parish priest, and treatment. It also addresses the problem of substance abuse among clergy and how to deal with the problem.