My Brothers,

For your summer assignment I would like for you to reflect on your formation over the past few years and how your life has changed and how you are being formed.  I request that you prepare a two page paper that addresses the following:

Page 1 - What in your life is different as a result of your time in formation and what changes have you detected in your own attitudes, prayer life, approach to others, etc.  Please provide examples where they would be useful

Page 2 - Specifically you been formed pastorally during your time in formation?  How has your pastoral development affected you?  How does this aspect of formation influence and inform the ministries you are involved in today?

Your paper should be no more than two pages.  I request that you provide it to me by email in Microsoft Word format.  The page size should be 8.5 x 11 and please use Times Roman size 11 font with single spacing.

The paper is due not later than September 1, 2011.

Thank you in advance!

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Deacon Steve Swope