translate English to French: Ongoing formation for these priests will not be a matter so much of study, updating and educational renewal, but rather a calm and reassuring confirmation of the part which they are still called upon to play in the presbyterate, not only inasmuch as they continue - perhaps in different ways - their pastoral ministry, but also because of the possibilities they themselves have, thanks to their experience of life and apostolate, of becoming effective teachers and trainers of other priests.
Il leur sera ainsi plus facile, dès le début, d'assurer l'équilibre évangélique de leur vie sacerdotale. Si les Églises particulières ne peuvent pas, à elles seules, offrir ce service à leurs jeunes prêtres, il sera opportun que les Églises voisines s'unissent pour dégager ensemble les ressources nécessaires et élaborer des programmes adaptés.