Bulletin Inserts from Vocations Sunday 2008 - Christ the King.

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This statement is from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland. It is hoped that it might form a basis for discussion and deanery and diocesan gatherings of priests.

This section contains the application material for those taking part in the Seminary' Applicants Year and seeking entry to seminary.

Many priests find Pastoral Supervision to be a useful method of reviewing their pastoral skills and practice. While Spiritual Direction has as its focus the spiritual life of the priest pastoral supervision focuses on the pastoral task. Some priests currently meet in supervision groups to experience this kind of reflection and they feel that both they and those to whom they minister benefit greatly.

The priest is called to a continual updating if he is to be faithful to his ministry. A range of courses are now available for priests working in Scotland. More information can be found here and from the Priests for Scotland office.

 Many priests assume new responsibilities without adequate, or indeed in may cases any, preparation. This preparation is available but in many cases it requires researching and collating. Preparation for ministry and its changing needs is an appropriate element of this task group’s activity. The Task Group will support the work of diocesan initiatives.