Termination of Students
Reasons for Termination
No student has the right to be ordained, nor does the Rector/faculty act arbitrarily in judging his suitability. A student may be a fine person, but not be called to priesthood. It falls on the student to demonstrate readiness and reflection of the criteria, and on the faculty to judge suitability. It is hoped that decisions could be mutually discerned. That is the goal. Ultimately, decisions regarding continuance in the program are the sole prerogative of the Rector in consultation with the formation faculty. A student at St. John’s Seminary may be terminated for the following reasons:
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Process of Termination
The process to be followed for termination is the same as stated above under “Process of Evaluation.” Ordinarily, decisions for termination will be based upon data derived through the method of evaluation described above. In special instances, the Rector may act for the good of the Seminary, for the reasons cited above. In this case, and in all cases when a seminarian leaves the seminary program, the Rector conducts or arranges for an exit interview. |