St Marys Seminary Baltimore, MD SOT catalog 2019

a priest” (Pastores Dabo Vobis, #45) through
reflection on Book IV of the Catechism of the
Catholic Church and guided direction in the
practice of meditation and interior prayer.
Pastoral formation in the pre-theology
program occurs through direct ministry
experiences with the poor and suffering as
seminarians examine how and where God is
present in such situations. Background is
developed for future ministry through specific
courses in media, rhetoric, and communication
for pastors, as well as basic study of
Pastoral Spanish.
Rev. Edward J. Griswold, Director of Pastoral Formation
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