Diaconate Formation Program
The Altum Institute serves to educate and form those pursuing holy orders in the level of Deacon and conformity to Christ, the Servant.
The Diaconate Formation Program helps the Church discern those called to serve in the Permanent Diaconate.
Once accepted, the program itself is five years of formation seeking to attend to the needs of the man responding to God’s call in forming him through the four dimensions of clerical formation:
Intellectual
Spiritual
Human
Pastoral
For those who would like to discern with the church whether they might be called to the permanent Diaconate, please reach out to Norm Mejstrik at nmejstrik@archokc.org.
Diaconate Formation Program
Intellectual Formation
Accredited by Newman University
Fall Year 1: Covenantal Theology
Spring Year 1: Introduction to Philosophy
Fall Year 2: Fundamental Theology
Spring Year 2: The Synoptic Gospels
Fall Year 3: Church History
Spring Year 3: Trinity and Christology
Fall Year 4: Fundamental Moral Theology
Spring Year 4: Pastoral Care
Fall Year 5: Spiritual Theology and Prayer
Spring Year 5: Evangelization and Catechesis
Nota Bene
There are various electives available to support the formation of Diaconate Candidates in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, which can be found here.
Spring 2025 Formation:
Spiritual Theology and Prayer
The Current Intellectual Formation for the Diaconate Class of 2025.
These classes are offered in house at the Catholic Pastoral Center and accredited through Newman University, giving the Diaconate Candidates (and their wives) the opportunity to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology.
Meet the Team
Principal Formator
Head of Academic Formation
Questions?
Contact Us!
The Altum Institute
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Altum@archokc.org
405-709-2718
7501 Northwest Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
