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PERSONNEL
Priestly Formation-1
6/1/2004
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Diocese of San Diego

The personal maturity of a candidate for the priesthood includes that he manifest good stewardship in the matter of financing his education. This means:

1. he should search out every possible source of educational financial aid for which he might qualify;

2. he should show deep appreciation for the help of his family;

3. he should be expressly grateful as well, for the assistance he receives from the diocese and individuals and groups in the church;

4. he should espouse a modest and simple life style;

5. he should apply himself diligently to the discipline of human and spiritual growth and development and give himself generously to his vocation of prayer, study, and apostolic or ministerial works--the legitimate expectancy of his benefactors;

6. he should be responsible in the justice matter of loan repayments.

College Students

College students are responsible for their own educational expenses. They should provide for themselves, to the best of their ability, through personal resources, working with financial aid officers at the university or college in which they are enrolled, and through gainful employment in vacation periods.

The Diocese of San Diego may provide grants (gift aid) to college students, according to proven need, for which repayment is not expected.

Diocesan loans are available to college students who are unable to meet their educational expenses. They will be expected to sign a promissory note which will become interest bearing at the rate of six percent upon termination of studies or ordination.

Theology and Pre-Theology Students

The Diocese of San Diego sponsors theology and pre-theology students (those who have earned a college degree or the equivalent yet need other entrance requirements for a graduate school of theology) by making payment in their behalf for the following:

1. room, board and tuition for the regular academic year and any further study programs approved by the bishop;

2. books, in an amount specified annually, and any additional fees for seminary requirements billed by the seminary to the diocese;